A stronger suck

Article Abstract:

The European physics laborayory, CERN, has developed a new type of vacuum pump. The pump has been developed by Cristoforo Benvenuti and uses new getter material which has a number of advantages. The new material can form part of a vacuum chamber, and vacuum chambers can be constructed that are cheaper, more compact and better. There are also applications in making filed-emission displays. CERN has sought to protect its intellectual property by taking out patents for this pump.

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, Vacuum Pumps ex Cryogenic, Air and gas compressors, Research, Vacuum pumps, European Center for Nuclear Research, Vacuum technology, Vacuum equipment

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Elephant skin and bones

Article Abstract:

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is meeting to decide whether to lift the ban on trade of elephant skins in countries with good elephant populations. African countries with a large deal of trade in animal skins, welcome the change; environmental groups oppose it.

International trade, Endangered species, Protection and preservation, Ivory, African elephant, Hides, Hides and skins

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