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Green Solvent Made from Chicken Feed Ingredients Could Clean Our Air
French researchers have patented an eco-friendly liquid mixture that could trap harmful pollutants from the air.
Electrified Sunglasses
The sunglasses, which are transparent, flexible and lightweight, will eventually be available in a variety of colors and designs.
Trees Offer $500 Million Worth of Services...for Free
Urban trees provide valuable services to megacities and its residents, including environmental and financial benefits, that are estimated to be worth over $500 million a year, according to research from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, New York.
Extended Wear Medical Tape for Wearable Devices
The acrylic-based adhesive solution can hold for up to two weeks.
Rats Crave Cocaine When Part of Brain is Activated
Researchers at the University of Michigan wanted to study addiction and how it changes the brain. They implanted the rats with a catheter that allowed them to earn a dose of cocaine by poking their nose into a small hole in the wall.
Fewer STEM Activities for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
Observing data from nearly 6,000 secondary schools in the U.K., researchers determined that students from less privileged backgrounds were less likely to attend science-related school trips or forums conducted by visitors from this concentration.
Researchers Create Model to Determine Best Approach to Encourage Water Conservation
Using real-world locations thought to be at risk, researchers developed their model based on information from the Murray–Darling Basin in Australia, the Punjab on the India/Pakistani border and California's Central Valley in the U.S.
Test Strip Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Minutes
Measuring a user's saliva, the Promilless informs the user within two minutes if they are fit to drive a car or not.
Swimming, Flying, Walking in the Holodeck
Freely-moving animals exploring a virtual-reality system give scientists new insights into brain function.
The Truth About the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spray Sunscreen, with an SPF of +50 (experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use), comes in at number two on the Consumer Reports list.
Fish Size Expected to Experience Climate-Change-Related Decrease
According to researchers, the size reduction in fish can have far-reaching implications on fisheries and among organisms in the ecosystems.
Hi-Performance Fastening Systems: More Than Just a Fastener Supplier
Although well-known in most industries for their high-quality parts, Hi-Performance has a reputation for offering more than just parts.
Robotic Snake Able to Swim with Ease, Collect Water Samples
A robotic snake that can swim through bodies of water and detect sources of pollution has been developed by researchers from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).
Pesticide Added to List of Harmful Chemicals in California
The state of California is tightening the already-strict guidelines governing a pesticide commonly used by farmers to kill pests attacking crops such as cotton, grapes and almonds.
Silicone Gasket and Braided Hose for Bioprocessing Service
The products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of biotechnology and pharmaceutical single-use applications.
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Crop Yield May Decline Due to Climate Change
"Each degree Celsius increase in global mean temperature is estimated to reduce average global yields of wheat by six percent," said the report.
Center to Study Chemical Water Contamination
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard University are joining forces to establish a center focused on investigating how chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses are getting into water at sites around the U.S.
Bringing STEM to Developing Countries
Started by a Peruvian college sophomore, United Technologies for Kids is an NGO startup that promotes science and technology education in developing countries.
Method to 3D Print Laboratory Grown Cells
The breakthrough could yield substantial improvements in regenerative medicine