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New Material To Treat Tooth Sensitivity, Prevent Cavities
Although there are several remedies for tooth sensitivity on the market, researchers believe they have created a material that will treat the condition for longer periods than currently available products.
City Trees: Not Only for Aesthetics
While trees are an important part of a city’s landscape—providing shade, greenery and homes for birds and smaller animals—trees also provide a significant function beyond aesthetics: preventing energy loss.
Climate Change Linked to Future Uptick in Premature Deaths
Left unchecked, climate change could cause approximately 60,000 deaths worldwide in the year 2030 and 260,000 deaths worldwide in 2100, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Using NMR to Assess Food Quality
Brazilian company, Fine Instrument Technology (FIT), has designed a device that can analyze both the chemical and physical condition of fruits, olive oil, grains, milk and meat all within a matter of seconds.
PETA India to Discuss Big Data Versus Animal Experimentation
PETA India is expected to present information this week concerning the use of big data in lieu of animal testing in research at the “Breaking Barriers Through Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” conference at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Watch: Slug-Inspired Medical Bio-Glues, Battery-Free Cellphones and Etch A Sketch Circuits
Slug-inspired medical bio-glues, battery-free cellphones and Etch A Sketch circuits.
Building a Career as a 3-D Printing Technician
A look at what you can expect on the 3D printing technician job market, including requirements, responsibilities and rewards.
Sensor to Detect Flat Feet, Other Conditions
Researchers from Kaunus University of Technology (KTU) have developed a device that detects gait and foot pressure issues that might signal the development of oncoming health conditions such as flat feet.
An Age-Old Question: Corks or Caps?
Scientists will attempt to answer a question long plaguing the wine industry: Does wine bottled with cork or with screw caps taste better?
3D Printed Spine Truss System Successfully Used in Surgery in the U.S.
4WEB Medical has announced that the first surgeries using their lateral spine truss system were recently performed in several U.S. hospitals.
Age, Race and Sex Often Overlooked in Medical Device Safety Testing
Overall, the age and sex of study participants were reported in roughly two-thirds of all 2015 studies in support of medical device approval. Race or ethnicity was only reported in about half.
A Geoengineering Technique Called Cloud Brightening Could Slow Global Warming
A new University of Washington study focuses on the idea of marine cloud brightening, which is being investigated by a UW group as a strategy to offset global warming.
Weather Stations are the Backyard Technology You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everything you need to know about having a weather station in your backyard.
Video Games May Reduce Stress Levels ... and Save Lives ... Sort of
While most Americans experience cognitive fatigue due to work stress and anxiety, particularly concerning are the levels experienced by employees in high-stress professions such as those in the health care and air traffic control fields where cognitive fatigue might possibly result in fatal errors.
3D Printing Prosthetics on the Cheap
Inspired to help after a 2015 earthquake in Nepal, a non-profit tech startup is making functional and affordable prosthetic hands using a 3D printer.
23 New STEM-related Badges for Girl Scouts
In an attempt to expose young girls to the STEM world at earlier ages, the Girl Scouts are now introducing 23 new badges focused on the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines.
Improving Diagnostic Accuracy with EASE
The addition of polydopamine, originally isolated from mussels, boosts the sensitivity of many diagnostic assays.
Satellite to Monitor Global Air Pollution Levels
In addition, the satellite may also provide information concerning volcanic ash concentrations and levels of UV radiation.
Rush Hour Air Pollution Inside Cars Worse Than Previously Thought
Researchers determined that commuters were exposed to twice as much harmful particulate matter during rush hour than previously thought. Additionally, the researchers found that the chemicals linked to oxidative stress (thought to be related to the development of various diseases such as cancer and heart disease) were also double what was previously thought.
Wine Industry's Bottom Line Improved By AI
Using a technique called “prescriptive analysis,” the AI program considers all of the factors that go into the mass production of wine, including temperature, inventory and the changeover from white wine to red wine production.