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Reduced risk of hydrogen sparking with sensitive optical leak detector
The device delivers the fastest response ever reported at the critical hydrogen concentration required for leak detection.
Capturing coronavirus with nanotraps
Nanoparticles trap SARS-CoV-2 viruses inside the body and use the body’s immune system to inactivate them.
Video: Diagnostic quickly detects COVID variants
The assay returns results in 30 minutes and could be useful for rapid testing performed by non-specialists.
Video: Mini-microscope peers at brain activity
The instrument was tested with mice, which have similar brain structures and connectivity properties as humans.
Watch how AI, microfluidics combine to detect vascular diseases
The system could be used to assess diseases characterized by the abnormal condition of blood vessels.
Watch: Cystic fibrosis diagnosis by skin-worn sticker
The wearable device changes color to detect early disease markers in newborns’ sweat.
Scientists determine the cause of failure in lithium-metal batteries
The primary cause: liquid electrolyte depletion.
Faster observation of fluctuations in ‘stickiness' improves pharmaceuticals manufacture
Faster measurement of viscosity will benefit disease diagnostics and pharmaceutical testing.
Tiny earthquakes in Antarctica measured with fiber optic cable
Microseismic events are measured with distributed acoustic sensing methods.
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Applying modern accelerated reliability to today's automotive market
Discover one of the most modern, efficient and effective methods for testing automotive reliability and robustness.
Following mask mandates and social distancing is the best way to end a pandemic
Previous studies have focused on either wearing masks or social distancing, but the combined effectiveness of both has not been precisely measured, until now.
Student-designed pump cuts diagnostic microfluidics cost
Plans for the low cost, 3D-printed peristaltic pump are open source.
Team takes ozone measurement out of the lab and into a home
Levels of ozone and volatile organic compounds were measured in an actual occupied residence.
Video: New data storage medium is potentially faster, more energy-efficient
The medium is based on specific properties of antiferromagnetic materials that had previously resisted experimental examination.
Handheld DNA sequencers could simplify bacteria monitoring during food production
The devices offer a routine microbial monitoring solution for food production facilities.
Bacteria help plants grow without fertilizer
Even weak varieties of maize grew big and strong when grown in soil with added bacteria.
Dairy research lab aims to create more efficient cheese production
The goal was to produce more cheese using less milk.
AI detects defects in wind turbine blades
The deep learning system is 85% accurate in detecting and classifying wind turbine blade defects.
Test pinpoints COVID-19 viral variants
The assay rapidly identifies and sequences the SARS-CoV-2 virus, helping to track new variants.