HEADLINES ARCHIVE
EPA Adds Industrial Water Pollution, Chemical Releases to Enforcement Focus
Catastrophic accidents at chemical and industrial facilities result in fatalities and serious injuries.
Nano Crystals Make Stretch-and-Tune Lenses
The devices were made by embedding titanium oxide nano crystals in the contact-lens material.
Hydrogen Peroxide Process a Boon to Water Purification
The method produces hydrogen peroxide on demand through a one-step process.
Implanted Electrode Could Allow Mind Control of Exoskeleton
In in-human trials, which will begin in 2017, the researchers aim to achieve direct brain control of an exoskeleton for three people suffering from paralysis.
Paper-Based Skin with Real-Time Sensing
The skin was assembled from off-the-shelf materials.
Film Packaging Could Extend Food Shelf Life
The film is made with grapefruit seed extract which enhances its antibacterial and antiviral capability.
On-Demand Catalyst for Water Purification
The method may make hydrogen peroxide more accessible to underdeveloped regions of the world.
Scientists Build Tiny Rotary Motor
The device is made of three components that click together to form an axle bearing and a spinning crank lever.
MRI: Led by Physics, Followed by Lawsuits
The science, technology… and ugly politics… behind the development of MRI.
Digital and Analog Modes Merge in Microfluidic DiagnosticEn
Initial testing was done on a sample containing anti-Ebola antibodies.
Bio-hybrid Kidney Could Replace Dialysis
Patient trials with the artificial kidney could begin in late 2017.
Sweat Sensors Provide Health Feedback to Athletes
The researchers used more than 10 integrated circuit chips to take measurements from the sensors, amplify the signals, adjust for temperature changes and wirelessly transmit the data.
Bioprinting Functional Body Parts
The technology combines a biodegradable, plastic-like material to shape the 3D structure.
Cotton Candy Machine Spins Artificial Capillary Networks
The method can produce channels ranging from 3-55 microns.
Seaweed Gel Preserves Stem Cells for Use in Bandage
The ells are surrounded by an alginate gel that protects them from the environment.
Cleanup Systems Aim to Stem the Tide of Ocean Plastic Pollution
Without action, the seas could hold 1 pound of plastic for every 3 pounds of finfish by 2025.
Exoskeleton Helps Paraplegics Walk Again
The Phoenix has two motors at the hips and electrically controlled tension settings.
Touchless Device Provides Early Warning of Heart Problems
Data collection provides a more complete picture of what’s going on in the body.
Photonic Hearing Aid Boosts Speech Recognition
The photonic hearing aid stimulates the eardrum directly for better frequency response than conventional air-conduction hearing aids.
Public Exposed to High Ultrasound Levels, UK Researcher Says
The public is routinely exposed to VHF/US levels over 20 kHz in areas such as railway stations, museums, libraries, schools and sports stadiums.