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Study: Dog fur, human hair can soak up oil spills
Researchers from the University of Technology, Sydney, in Australia have determined that dog fur and human hair recovered from salons and groomers could potentially be used to clean up land-based oil spills.
Watch the 3D printing of sensors onto a moving lung
The 3D-printing system uses motion capture technology, similar to that associated with moviemaking, to print functional devices on and inside the human body.
Polymeric heart valve proves durable and biocompatible
The device combines the merits of biological and mechanical valves without their limitations.
Microwave-based decontamination enables N95 respirator reuse
A new decontamination method has been developed based on microwave-generated steam to enable sterilization and reuse of this essential equipment.
Wearable microfluidic platform tracks health by monitoring sweat
A simple sweat collection and analysis device has been designed to assist healthcare professionals with diagnosing and monitoring disease progression by measuring pH, glucose and other biomarkers.
Blood test offers non-invasive brain cancer diagnostics
A liquid biopsy offers a non-invasive approach to the diagnosis of intracranial tumors, which currently requires high-risk surgical techniques to obtain tissue samples.
The water quality impact of MRI procedures
Gadolinium-based contrast agents used to improve image clarity and highlight internal body structures find their way into river systems and other water bodies.
Watch: A microfluidic mechanism based on sound waves
Duke University researchers have advanced a sound idea based on acoustic vortices to improve the mechanics of microfluidics.
Researchers create technique for improving time-of-death estimates
Teams from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Amsterdam and the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) have developed a technique that improves the accuracy of time-of-death estimates at crime scenes to within less than an hour of the subject’s death.
Watch rapid UTI detection by fidget spinner
A new fast and portable point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections (UTIs) makes use of the fidget spinner, a rapidly rotating toy claimed to provide an antidote for anxiety and hyperactivity.
Accuracy, precision underscore role of silicon-carbide ceramics in CMM and motion control equipment
The science of measurement — encompassing fundamental standards, calibration and the determination of uncertainty — is a driving force for technological innovation.
A 20 minute microfluidic test for viral antibodies
A portable microfluidic test developed to detect antibodies against a viral infection has been optimized to diagnose avian flu and might be adapted to detect COVID-19 antibodies.
Video: Sensor receptacles reduce contamination, improve process yield in bioreactors
The process analytical technology components enable in situ bioprocess monitoring without compromising the sterile boundary.
Hach EZ series analyzers simplify water testing
Review the various methods by which water testing is accomplished, and learn how the Hach EZ series online analyzers can simplify industrial and environmental water analysis.
Optical biosensor simplifies self-monitoring for gout patients
A minimally invasive biosensor system designed at Texas A&M University may help patients better gauge their condition by self-monitoring blood urate levels.
Carbon dioxide fixation by artificial chloroplast
An artificial photosynthetic system engineered at Germany’s Max Planck Institute mimics the process used by plants to capture atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Watch: Gecko feet prove that robots need toes to climb
Researchers from the University of California, Berkely and Nanjin University of Aeronautics and Astronautics studied gecko feet for inspiration for wall-climbing robots.
Watch: Low-cost microscope is 3D printed
An open-source, laboratory-grade microscope designed by researchers from the U.K. and Tanzania can be 3D-printed at a cost of $18.
Device can detect avocado ripeness through vibrations
Researchers from Cranfield University created a new technique to measure the ripeness of an avocado without damaging the fruit.
Gold nanoparticle tongue quickly categorizes maple syrup quality
Researchers from the University of Montreal developed a tongue made of gold nanoparticles that can quickly taste and categorize maple syrup.