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Video: Blastoff to the ISS for heart cell study
The cosmic cardiac mission will examine the effects of microgravity environments on heart health and translate findings into improved treatments for heart muscle diseases.
Researchers create new method for eliminating salt from processed foods
Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have developed new technology that could reduce the sodium levels in processed foods while maintaining the safety of those foods.
Bread waste could be used to feed microbial starters
Researchers from the University of Bari Aldo Moro found a way to reduce bread waste and cultivate sustainable microbial starters.
Study: Formulating new antibiotics with metals
Previously unexplored compounds containing silver, manganese, zinc and other metals exert antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Sequencing platform speeds coronavirus characterization
While not designed for diagnostic use, the method provides insight into the properties of the isolated virus by application of next-generation sequencing.
Watch magnetized microbots automate microfluidic assays
Tiny ferrobots about 2 mm in diameter can coordinate and expedite the manipulation of fluid droplets as required in medical diagnostic assays, drug development and other uses.
A pediatric heart valve with room to grow
An artificial valve can be expanded via a minimally invasive transcatheter procedure to accommodate the growing heart and associated increases in blood flow volume.
Deep learning approach may aid earthquake prediction
The neural network provided a continuous measure of tremors and placed clearer time bounds on slow-slip events than previous methods.
Modern technology used to map ancient Mayan road
Airborne lidar data were used to provide information about a 100 km stone Mayan road that linked the ancient cities of Cobá and Yaxuná.
Pill-sized device heats up point-of-care diagnostics
A miniaturized chemical heater devised at the University of Toronto can offer a low-cost, field-portable solution for diagnostic testing in resource-limited areas.
Watch: Soft robot gently handles jellyfish to keep them calm
Researchers from the American Museum of National History found that soft robotic fingers can be used to conduct undersea research without stressing out delicate deep-sea animals.
Study: Social media peers influence eating habits
Researchers from Aston University’s School of Life and Health Science conducted a study that links eating habits and social media.
Portable assay quickly monitors mushroom safety
The assay detects the presence of as little as 10 ppb of the toxin amanitin in about 10 minutes from a small sample of a mushroom or in a person’s urine.
Laser marking with the mini-inline, a compact laser shield
The Mini-Inline, a laser protection solution, has been tested over many years.
Cut the contrail? Tweak a few aircraft flight levels, researchers say
Flight level adjustments, combined with cleaner aircraft engines, could cut contrail-caused impacts on the environment by up to 90%.
New model expands scope of the Deepwater oil spill
The research team combined oil-transport modeling techniques with remote sensing data and in-water sampling to provide a look at the oil spill.
DayCor® micROM – corona cameras with ready UAS integration solution
Ofil micROM corona camera plug-n-play for drones ramps up utilities' operation with HD corona imaging.
Monitoring device to detect lube oil degradation
The monitor is intended to enable owners to actively monitor the degradation and contamination of lube oil to better protect their industrial assets.
Sustainable polymers is focus of newly funded R&D effort
The initiative will initially focus on polyurethanes, a class of polymer used in everything from construction and insulation to furniture and textiles.
Extreme testing: Dropping a Zygo laser interferometer from a forklift
ZYGO laser interferometers are built tough to help ensure reliable performance day-in, day-out.