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Watch: Ingestible capsule samples gut bacteria
A biocompatible, 3D-printed device safely captures and transports bacterial samples along the entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.
Photonics-based sensors enhance industrial wastewater monitoring
A sensor based on quantum cascade laser frequency combs has been designed to monitor produced water quality in the oil industry by use of mid-infrared light sources.
Moth eyes inspire new anti-icing nanostructure
Researchers from Tan Trao University and Thai Nguyen University of Education in Vietnam have developed a transparent anti-icing nanostructure inspired by moth’s eyes.
An assessment of COVID-19 risk to wastewater industry personnel
A panel of wastewater collection and treatment experts convened by the Water Environment Federation evaluated the safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Video: Point-of-use ultrapure water system for research facilities
The system delivers 1.2 L/minute of laboratory-grade water and provides automatic volumetric dispensing from 100 ml to 7 L.
Watch: Robotic single cell dispenser designed to assist biotech researchers
The time-consuming process of transferring cells by pipette for cloning research may soon be superseded by a robotic system designed to automate the isolation of single cells.
Face shields are effective protection for stopping spread of COVID-19
The coverage afforded by face shields can significantly reduce exposure to infectious agents as the protective equipment covers the eyes as well as the mouth and nose.
Watch: Raman probe designed for nuclear decommissioning service
A new type of Raman spectroscopy system has been engineered to accurately and safely detect radioactive contamination.
A century of environmental change profiled in Chesapeake Bay
The impact of increased anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions and nutrient inputs over the last century on the biogeochemical health of the bay was analyzed.
Watch how the common electric cooker sanitizes N95 masks for reuse
An efficient sanitization solution likely available in many kitchens has been demonstrated by University of Illinois researchers: dry heating of these masks in an electric cooker.
Watch: Shedding daylight on space debris laser ranging
Technology for using lasers during daylight to determine the distance to orbital debris has now been demonstrated.
Can used face masks be turned into biofuel?
Researchers from India’s University of Petroleum and Energy Studies suggest that single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) once discarded could be turned into biofuel.
Smartphone based system can measure volume of a soil sample
Researchers from New Mexico State University created a new system to measure soil density with just a smartphone and a 3D-printed tool.
Watch dogs diagnose COVID-19
With little additional instruction, trained sniffer dogs can effectively ferret out the presence of COVID-19 in samples of saliva or tracheobronchial secretions from infected patients.
Watch: Spinal cord stimulators restore sensory feedback to prostheses
Commercially available spinal cord stimulators commonly used to treat chronic pain restored natural sensations for prosthetic arm users.
UW-Madison team develops self-monitoring 3D-printed blood vessel implant
Materials science engineers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) are attempting to develop 3D-printed implantable blood vessels that can monitor the health of the implantable vessel from within the body.
Adaptive EMI measuring head provides vibration-based structural monitoring
The new measuring system is fast, automated and non-destructive.
Filtration system may improve safety of public transport amid pandemic
In a bid to improve the safety of public transportation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a U.K.-based tech company has developed filtration solutions for both operators of public transportation and passengers on public transportation.
Watch sound waves move droplets in a microfluidic platform
A new rewritable and programmable microfluidic lab-on-a-chip system taps sound waves to create tunnels in oil to efficiently manipulate and transport droplets.
Popular sterilization techniques wear down N95 masks faster than previously thought
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati conducted a study that advises against using two commonly used sterilization methods for N95 masks during the coronavirus pandemic.