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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.
Non-invasive Monitoring of White Blood Cells for Chemo Patients
The device requires no blood samples to help prevent life-threatening infections in patients receiving chemotherapy.
University Boycotted Over 'Killer Robots'
In advance of next week's U.N. meeting to discuss 'killer robots,' over 50 experts in artificial intelligence (AI) from 30 different countries are boycotting a South Korean university for its relationship with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems.
Robotic Bee Project to Receive NASA Funding
Although bumble-bee sized, the robots are expected to be designed with cicada-sized wings, and aerospace engineers will reportedly work in conjunction with Japanese robotics teams to develop the flying bots.
Study Shows that Urban Mining Is Less Expensive than Traditional Mining
In terms of sustainability, recyclers have long understood the value in collecting useable parts and metals from e-waste (discarded mobile phones, televisions and computers). Yet, whether such a scheme made sense in terms of financial impact has only been recently determined thanks to a new report in ACS' journal Environmental Science & Technology.
Average Person Ingests Over 100 Plastic Particles with Each Meal, According to Study
Plastic particles coming from synthetic fibers and soft furnishings in most households may be getting into our food, according to a study from Heriot-Watt University.
Apple Watch Data Used as Evidence in Australian Murder Trial
Data gathered from an Apple Watch has been presented as evidence in a recent murder trial in Australia.
Injectable Bandage Stops Bleeding and Speeds Healing
A gelling agent commonly used in preparing pastries was used to develop an injectable bandage to stop bleeding and promote wound healing.