HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Capsule Developed to Treat Hemophilia
The advance gives those affected by the hereditary bleeding disorder hope for a less-expensive, less-painful treatment option than conventional injections or infusions.
Stretchable Semiconducting Polymer for Wearable Electronics
Flexible and self-healing, the material also possesses high carrier mobility.
Soil Carbon Release Likely Understated
The study predicts that for one degree of warming, about 30 petagrams of soil carbon will be released into the atmosphere, or twice as much as is emitted annually due to human-related activities.
Targeting Kidney Function to Control Mosquitos
Inducing kidney failure may represent a new option for controlling mosquito populations while protecting honeybees.
Mind Control of a Robotic Arm
A robotic arm picked up objects with an average success rate above 80% and moved objects from a table to a shelf with an average success rate above 70%.
Sodium Bicarbonate Is an Environmentally Friendly Blasting Abrasive
Soda blasting offers a gentle yet effective way to clean, remove paint, and degrease a wide variety of substrates, including steel, lead, aluminum, alloys, plastics, rubbers, composites, and masonry materials.
Could a Microneedle Patch Replace Injections?
A skin patch combines soft polymer with stainless steel microneedles for a potential alternative to often-painful injections.
Watson-Powered Robot Aids the Elderly and Caregivers
The robot will perform several tasks, including helping to study innovative ways of measuring an individual’s vital signs and answering basic health-related questions.
Sensor Networks, Wearable Printed Electronics and AAL
Sensors and printed electronics will be increasingly integrated into smart wearable devices to facilitate the implementation of active assisted living.
Chemical Snapshots Could Lead to Better Engineered Cartilage
Researchers have so far not been able to successfully mimic the complex structure of natural articular cartilage in the lab.
Data Analytics: An Emerging Tool for Medical Treatment
Researchers were able to discern variations in healthcare costs among patients with similar conditions and were able to group patients based on their progress and to identify trends regarding recovery and treatment options.
Graphene-infused Silly Putty for Medical Sensors
Adding graphene to polysilicone yields a compound that conducts electricity and is sensitive to the slightest deformation or impact.
Innovation May Soften a Robot's Touch
Robots of the future may have a more human touch, thanks to researchers at Cornell University.
Marine Microalgae: A Sustainable Food and Fuel Source?
Marine microalgae do not compete with terrestrial agriculture for arable land nor do they require fresh water.
Could Smallpox May Be More Recent than We Thought?
Genetic research suggests that smallpox may not be an ancient disease but a more modern killer that went on to become the first human disease eradicated by vaccination.
Computer Modeling Could Aid Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Current diagnosis methods include invasive biopsy procedures that often lead to patients being over-treated or under-treated.
Fujitsu Uses Graphene to Open Gate to New Gas Sensors
Development of a graphene-based gas sensor opens the gate to new environmental and healthcare monitoring devices.
Tool Uses UV Light to Control Inflammation
Cornell researchers have created a chemical probe that inhibits a reaction mediated by enzymes called histone deacetylases.
New Grasses Neutralize Toxic Pollution
The development could help provide a cost-effective method for removing the toxic compounds that have contaminated millions of acres of land used for military live-fire training ranges.
HEXOLOY® Saves Lives!
Silicon carbide inserts, like those made of Saint-Gobain Hexoloy®, when combined with other ballistic-resistant materials and inserted into protective vests, are the most common ceramics in top-performing hard body protection systems against high-velocity “armor-piercing” projectiles.