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Watch a Self-Propelled Catheter for Lung Biopsies
The device could help doctors reach areas of the lung that can be tricky to access using conventional bronchoscopes.
Flexible Optical Fiber Peers Inside the Body
The biodegradable optical fiber safely delivers light into the body for medical applications.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Identified in 30 Minutes
The procedure shortens wait times from days and could help reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Over 500,000 Deaths per Year Linked to Air Pollution in Europe
According to research from the European Environment Agency (EEA), over 500,000 premature deaths a year in Europe are air-pollution related.
Citrus Fruit Oils Present Possible Mosquito Control Alternative
Natural essential oils taken from a citrus fruit peel may prove to be a significant ingredient in alternative, non-toxic mosquito control programs.
New Study Reveals Invasive Plant Removal Can Improve Biodiversity in Streams
Removing invasive species will not only impact native plant species but will also impact aquatic organism biodiversity in nearby streams, according to recent research.
Closing the Door on Hospital Acquired Infections
Antibacterial pads stuck onto push-activated hospital doors release alcohol and help to disinfect the surface.
A Possible Solution to the Offensive Odor of Wastewater Treatment
Using common and inexpensive chemicals, researchers discovered a possible solution to the toxic and smelly anaerobic digestion (recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater sludge via microorganisms fermenting organic waste) process often used in wastewater treatment facilities.
Army Has Developed a New Material for Soldier Protection Systems
Researchers from the U.S. Army and MIT have created a unique experimental device to test the durability of high performance and robust polymeric materials that strengthen when they are under attack.
Enormous Energy Potential in Open Ocean Wind Farms
Researchers from the Carnegie Institution for Science believe that future open ocean wind farms will be able to generate over five times the energy than land-based wind farms, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Moscow Adds Facial Recognition Cameras Throughout City
With 170,000 surveillance cameras situated throughout the city of Moscow, granting law enforcement officials views of nearly 95 percent of Moscow apartment buildings, the Russian government hopes to nab wanted criminals.
Engineering Bacteria to Create Devices
Researchers used a colony of bacteria and gold nanoparticles to create a working pressure sensor. A similar process could be used to create many more devices.
Watch: 'Nano' Headlines for National Nano Day
The end of Moore’s law. Nanoparticle interactions inside a “fishbowl.” Nature’s tiniest machines. And the 100 Billion Nanometer Dash. Here's a special “nano” edition of the Engineering360 news brief.
Nanopatch Offers an Efficient Polio Vaccine Delivery System
A microarray patch vaccine delivery platform may finally herald the total eradication of polio.
Researchers Develop a Nanomaterial that Uses Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen from Seawater
A new hybrid nanomaterial uses solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater. This method is cheaper and more efficient than current materials.
An Open-Source Imaging Platform for Neurobehavioral Research
An open-source tracking microscope enables concurrent neuro- and behavioral imaging in freely behaving zebrafish larvae.
Study Investigates Contaminants in Drinking Water
Brazilian and American scientists have joined forces to compare water and sewage treatment systems to reveal what emerging contaminants are appearing in those environments.
An Adhesive that Heals Wounds
Called MeTro, the glue is designed to close wounds that are at risk of expanding and reopening.
Sensor-Tipped Microneedles Sip Interstitial Fluid
A painless procedure for sampling interstitial fluid near the surface of the skin is under development.
Size 12 Brushless DC Surgical Motor
A high torque cannulated medical motor that runs on a 14.4-volt battery is ideally suited for large bone orthopedic drills, large bone orthopedic saws and orthopedic reamers.