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HVAC nanocoating promises to halt viral transmissions of COVID-19 and variants
Capture Coating rejects liquid-based contagions like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, its associated variants, influenzas and rhinoviruses.
Copper-infused coating reportedly kills COVID-19 faster than other metals
Researchers determined that the other coatings did not have the same antiviral effects as the copper or the copper-containing compound coatings demonstrated.
Robot that extracts scorpion venom receives patent
The VES-4 is expected to automate the dangerous task of milking scorpions of their venom, which reportedly has proven effective as an immunosuppressant and as an antimalarial drug.
Ciox Health introduces Ciox Data Utilities
Ciox Health, a health technology company, has announced the release of Ciox Data Utilities, which is a suite of solutions designed to add value to digital clinical chart retrievals.
SLAC's new concept for high-performance detectors
Today, that building-block approach is the centerpiece of SLAC’s vision for next-generation detectors that can keep pace with ever more demanding experiments at the lab.
Testing method gauges the safety of biomaterials
The testing protocol could form the basis of an early-warning system to flag materials that are not suitable for clinical use inside the human body.
Watch labor shortages introduce pharmaceutical struggles
A survey completed in Ohio found that 60% of workers felt that their workload was forcing them to perform their duties unsafely or ineffectively.
Inspired by nature: Materials
Take a look with Engineering360 at some of the latest materials that have been inspired by nature.
Video: Copper coating promises to prevent healthcare associated infection
The copper coating features a microscopically rough texture that reportedly prevents the growth of bacteria. UBC researchers suggest this coating prevents a larger range of pathogens than current copper coatings.
Video: Robotic system performs full and partial knee arthroplasties
The maker of the CORI system suggests that procedures performed with the robotic solution result in less pain, fewer revisions and greater patient satisfaction following surgery.
COVID-19 robot ensures social distances are maintained
The robot uses a system to categorize people in violation of social distancing rules, sorting them into different groups and prioritizing them based on whether they are moving or stationary.
Sensor promises to measure exposure of vapers to nicotine
Applied to the wearer’s skin, the sensor measures exposure to nicotine encountered in the open air.
3D-printed assisted suicide pod receives approval for use in Switzerland
Netherlands-based Exit International has received approval for the legal operation of its assisted suicide 3D-printed Sarco pod in Switzerland.
Researchers develop rapid testing tool for COVID-19
The goal is to offer a highly accurate test that can be used in health facilities, but also in homes as well.
Inspired by nature: Robots
Follow along as Engineering360 explores recent robotic systems — including robots that mimic dogs, fish and cockroaches — that have been inspired by nature.
Chew on this to reduce COVID transmission
Chewing gum containing vegetable protein functions as a viral trap and reduces the viral load in saliva and potentially transmission.
3D ink could pave the way for living structures
The team devised a way to engineer Escherichia coli (E. coli) — bacteria found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals — to use as the foundation for the ink.
Cambridge University hydrogel withstands the weight of an elephant
According to its developers, the material behaves like a shatter-proof glass when compressed but can immediately recover its shape — characteristics that were previously challenging.
Video: Magnetically guided microbots promise to deliver chemo meds directly to cancer cells
Although the method is still a proof of concept and the microbots need to be made smaller and traceable, they promise to improve upon current methods for delivering chemotherapy drugs into the body.
Stomach-worn wearable could inject life-saving meds to thwart opioid overdose
The wearable subcutaneous injector features algorithms that recognize life threatening respiration patterns associated with opioid toxicity.