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Ultrasonic Solution Safely Shatters Blood Clots
The surgical drill uses low-frequency intravascular ultrasound to break down blood clots that cause deep vein thrombosis.
Promising Results for Macrophage-mediated Nerve Repair
A surprising discovery by Duke University biomedical engineers holds promise for regenerating damaged nerves.
Loud Mating Calls Could Lead to Species' Survival
Marine scientists have developed a method for using mating calls to protect fish from overfishing.
Restoring Ecosystems Key to Fighting Climate Change in Cities
Instead of responding to predictions of increased flooding and extreme heat with hard infrastructure, Simon Fraser University (SFU) researchers are calling on cities and communities to maintain and restore ecosystems.
Blood Vessel Growth Guided by 3D-printed Patch
A 3D-printed patch infused with endothelial cells may promote growth of new vessels in ischemia patients.
Octopus Inspires Adhesive Material That Works Underwater
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea have created an adhesive patch that can work even underwater.
Biosensor Technology for Wearables that Monitors Health and Exposure to Dangerous Microorganisms
A new lab on a chip electronically barcodes microparticles for use in testing for health and disease indicators.
New Material Being Developed to Reduce PFOA Levels in Drinking Water
Due to its associations with Teflon production and other industrial processes and its environmental impact, PFOA contamination is a worldwide problem.
Biomedical Engineers Develop 'Stretchy' Artificial Cartilage
By creating lab-grown tissue that mimics natural cartilage, biomedical engineers at the University of California, Davis, are hoping to be a step closer to offering relief to sufferers of joint damage.
Recycled Tires Extending the Life of Concrete
Researchers believe that the addition of rubber will both extend the life and improve the resilience of the concrete.
Surgery Creates Custom Nanoparticles
A breakthrough technique for site-specific nanoparticle surgery could enable scientists to create particles tailor-made for specific purposes.
Turning Sugar into Plastic
The manufacturing of drink bottles, glass lenses and scratch-resistant coatings for phones currently calls for polycarbonate—manufactured with BPA (banned from baby bottle manufacturing) and phosgene, which is highly toxic and was used as a chemical weapon during World War I.
China Launches World's Largest Floating Solar Farm
Attempting to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, China has launched the world’s largest floating solar farm.
Scientists Develop New Method for 3-D Printing Human Skin
The new 3-D cell printing strategy, which is detailed in the journal Bifabrication, can be completed in one single step process, according to researchers.
Artificial Intelligence Helps Predict Medical Treatment Outcomes
A new study by the University of Cincinnati opens a world of possibility for using a "fuzzy logic" system to treat disease.
Revolutionizing the Root Canal
With more than 15 million root canals performed annually in the U.S. with varying long-term results, researchers at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, have developed a method to improve the process that involves the creation of new blood cells in teeth.
Low Particulate Hydrophilic Coating for Medical Devices
Lubricent Ultra bonds to a variety of base materials, making it the perfect coating solution for difficult surfaces like polyimide and polyethylene.
Scientists Propose New Method to Keep New Power Grid Components Safe
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, concerned that the software underlying the safe operation of an upgraded grid isn’t keeping up with the technological advances in the physical components of those grids, are proposing a method to correct lagging software in large-scale distribution systems.
Scientists Develop a Biodegradable Microbead
Thanks to the campaigning efforts of environmental groups, the UK government has pledged to ban the plastic microbeads this year, triggering scientists and engineers to develop a biodegradable renewable alternative to the beads.
Hydrogel Strings Get Muscle from Mussels
An amino acid found in the sticky feet of mussels makes biocompatible nanofibers line up into strong hydrogel strings.