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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.
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.
The Human Factor in Climate Prediction
A new integrated computational climate model incorporates feedback from human activity into climate prediction.
Only 36 Percent of Science Teachers Teaching in Their Field of Study
After focusing almost entirely on early career teachers, Nixon and his team believe that only 36 percent of science teachers are teaching in the subjects they were trained in.
Radiopaque Glue Replaces Sutures, Guides Surgery
The adhesive is visible in many common imaging techniques, such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound and computed tomography.
Video: A DNA Movie Projector?
A primitive film recorded into DNA demonstrates the possibility of recording sequential events at the molecular level.
3D Printed Wearable Sensor Monitors Body Temperature in Real Time
Worn over the ear, the device also contains a microphone to allow users to continue to hear normally.
Silk Micrococoons Wrap Sensitive Molecules
Micron-scale cocoons, invisible to the naked eye, were devised to protect particles of beneficial molecular liquid “cargo” in various products.
3-D Printed Sensor to Help Fight Against Waterborne Illnesses
A 3-D printed device that can monitor drinking water in real time has been created by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus.
Research Taking Bite Out of Bat Population
Concerned that too many bats of varying species are being killed off in the name of science, a group of scientists are calling for other methods to safely study the creatures.
Future of Women in STEM Fields Improving
While men continue to dominate STEM-related fields—earning STEM degrees at a far greater rate than women—new research suggests that this phenomena may be changing.
Pouches Kill E. Coli, Other Pathogens
The inexpensive pouch, which releases chlorine dioxide gas eliminating E. coli and other illness-causing pathogens from fruits and vegetables, is made up of a semi-permeable membrane that allows for a controlled venting of the gas.
Syringes Polluting Recreational Areas, Bodies of Water
Discarded syringes from heroin drug users are beginning to accumulate in unexpected recreational areas and bodies of water, both polluting the environment and presenting a “sticking” danger to people frequenting these areas, according to reports.
Global Warming Responsible for Losses in Wine Industry?
Working in conditions of up to 36 degrees Celsius, productivity of grape pickers in the wine industry is affected by higher temperatures, as the heat impacts their metabolic and cardiovascular systems, lowering their output.
Hackers Guessing at Passwords, PINs Thanks to Headsets
With only a handful of EEG (electroencephalograph) headsets on the market, researchers are calling for improved methods of securing the devices.
Making Polycarbonates from Lemon
Because many everyday products are produced using polycarbonates (for instance, airplane windows and phone cases), several million tons of polycarbonate are created globally each year. Wanting to cut down on the amount of BPA used in the production of polycarbonates, researchers discovered a substitute.
A Human Heart Created with a 3-D Printer
There are more than 25 million people on Earth that suffer from heart failure who are waiting for a donor heart. To satisfy all is a gargantuan task because there is always a shortage. While these patients wait for a donor, artificial blood pumps keep them alive. It has been an ongoing research effort by engineers and doctors to create an artificial heart that mimics the functions of the human heart.