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TransMedics, Inc. Receives FDA Pre-market Approval (PMA) for its OCS™ Lung System
The system is now the only approved medical technology for ex-vivo perfusion and assessment for standard criteria lung transplants in the U.S.
Google Helping Students with Homework...on the School Bus
Some students living in rural parts of North Carolina are getting homework help during their often lengthy commutes to and from school thanks to an initiative from Google.
Study Finds That Restroom Hand Dryers May be Spraying Bacteria on Your Hands
Researchers from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine set out to determine whether hand dryers were partly responsible for the spread of bacteria.
Endangered Whale Washes Ashore in Spain with 64 Pounds of Plastic and Other Debris in its Stomach
In yet another example of how overwhelmed our oceans are with plastic waste, a young sperm whale washed ashore in Spain, weighed down with 64 pounds of plastic and other debris in its stomach and intestines.
Non-invasive Glucose Tests
Researchers at the University of Bath invented an adhesive patch that measures glucose for diabetics. The patch contains a miniature sensor array that measures glucose levels over a single hair follicle. It accounts for inter- and intra-skin variability and eliminates the need for a blood sample.
A Greener Method to Create Plastic by Capturing CO2 Developed
Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University researchers has developed a new way to convert waste carbon dioxide into a molecule that is the basic starting point of making plastic.
Dubai Preparing to Test Digital License Plates
Vying to be a global leader in technology, Dubai will be conducting a number of trials on digital license plates along with other emerging technologies.
Dr. Rat Will Sniff You Now: Detecting TB in Children
Research shows that rats can detect tuberculosis in children with higher accuracy than standard microscopy tests.
Crowd-sourcing Air Quality with a Device from a French Startup
People will soon be able to measure air pollution in their immediate vicinity thanks to the Flow device from French startup Plume Labs.
Rivers All Around the World Coursing with Pharma Waste
With significant implications for the environment, both over-the-counter and prescription drug waste is surging through rivers all over the world, according to recent research.
Major Breakthrough in Antihydrogen Opens a New Door for Antimatter Studies
Scientists have performed the most precise measurement of antimatter ever done.
Apple Facilities Around the World Now Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy
According to a recent report, Apple has achieved its objective to have all of its facilities powered by 100 percent clean energy.
New Wireless Sensors Could Gather Health Data of Bedridden Patients
Healthcare professionals may soon be able to better monitor patients that have been confined to their beds as the result of illness or injury thanks to small skin-like sensors that can be affixed to patients, collecting health data such as temperature and blood pressure.
Study Finds that Food Packaging May Impact Nutrient Absorption
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, have determined that food packaging may have a negative impact on the operation of the digestive tract according to a new study.
New Method for Biofuel Production Developed from Mushroom Farming
National University of Singapore (NUS) engineers have recently discovered that the bacteria TG57 can convert cellulose to biobutanol when isolated from the waste that is created when farmers gather mushrooms.
Report: Divert Foreign Aid to Dumpsites in Developing Countries to Fight Plastic Pollution
Considering that the majority of ocean plastic waste comes from developing countries without waste management programs or with mismanaged programs, experts believe that developed nations should divert part of their budgets for foreign aid toward helping those countries improve their waste management efforts.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Drug-releasing Hydrogel Tames Arthritis Flares
The hydrogel can be loaded with arthritis drugs and injected locally into an inflamed joint.
Researchers Develop Transparent Patch to Detect Dangerous Food Threats
Imagine not having to play a guessing game with foods that are dangerously close to their expiration date, but that still look and smell just fine. That is the aim for McMaster researchers who have developed a method for determining whether or not meat and other foods are safe to eat.
Goodbye, Gas Pump? An App that Will Bring the Gas to You
Taking a cue from an underground service that delivers fuel to boats, a Miami-based company has developed an app that would deliver gas to cars.