🌱Biosensor Clothing Fabric + SLC To Curb Smoking Vehicles

Salt Lake City UT

09 November, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, Salt Lake City! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on today in town. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 50 Low: 39. Here are the top stories in Salt Lake City today: University of Utah chemical engineering assistant professor Huanan Zhang has developed a process that turns clothing fabric into biosensors which measure a muscle's electrical activity as it is worn. Zhang and his team devised a method of taking a cotton/polyester blend and turning the fabric into sensors that measure electrical impulses generated from muscle movement. This fabric could then measure muscle activity for patients in rehabilitation instead of biosensors attached to the skin, which are often uncomfortable, effective, and costly.(fox13now.com) Salt Lake County wants to curb smoking, but its target are vehicles emitting smoke that contribute to air pollution in the area. Smoking vehicles are cars and trucks whose pollution controls have either been damaged or intentionally disabled and belch smoke from their tailpipes. Law enforcement agencies will be targeting the worst offenders, such as modified diesel pick-up trucks that spew clouds of black smoke known as "coal rolling." (fox13now.com) A woman has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the former Sears building in Salt Lake City. The officer says 43-year-old Mary Lacey, described as transient, was sitting on the cement next to the doors, looking at the fire. When asked if she lit the fire, Lacey allegedly said yes and described using a lighter. When asked why she did it, police say the woman responded "chemical warfare." (ABC 4) Salt Lake City police are calling the death of a 43-year-old man "suspicious." The officers were originally called to assist paramedics "on a medical call" where the man was announced dead at the scene. (KSL.com) Utah's Hogle Zoo will be hosting a pediatric vaccination event on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 with the Centers for Disease Prevention, Utah Department of Health, and Nomi Health. (ABC 4) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you by Newrez. Wondering when a cash-out refinance makes sense financially? We've got the answers. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.