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Forensic chemist develops marijuana-detecting test strip for law enforcement
A forensic chemist from the University at Albany (UAlbany) in New York has developed technology for detecting marijuana use based on small skin secretions.
MIT researchers propose injecting patients with medical records in vanishing ink
A team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are proposing a method for embedding vaccination records directly into the skin of patients using vanishing ink.
Quick ID of viruses with portable platform
Its small size and low cost would render the device of value for rapid virus discovery and diagnosis in clinics as well as in the field when disease outbreaks occur.
Get physical to reduce risk for certain cancers
Recommended physical activity levels are associated with a range of potential benefits, from a 6-10% lower risk of breast cancer to an 18-27% lower risk of liver cancer.
Tooth-on-a-chip is new dental development
The microfluidic device is designed to advance the understanding of biomaterial effects on live dental pulp cells.
Lab-grown 'tumor-on-a-chip' improves cancer drug screening
Researchers in Japan have developed a device that may streamline the screening process for cancer drugs.
Quantum material cloaks humans from infrared cameras
A collection of engineers and scientists has devised a way to conceal humans and objects from infrared cameras using quantum material.
Simple sensor detects fluoride levels in drinking water
The method was demonstrated to detect fluoride at levels above 2 parts per million, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s most stringent regulatory standard, in both laboratory and field conditions.
Duke University researchers develop robot tattoo remover
Researchers from Duke University’s Brain Tool Laboratory have developed a way to remove tattoos using robot-guided lasers.
Watch: Safety engineers use high-speed cameras to capture arc fault explosions
Data from the Sandia-led tests will enable development of a computer model that will predict an arc fault’s zone of influence.
Researchers turning agricultural waste into car parts
Researchers from the University of Alicante in Spain are attempting to turn agricultural waste into car parts.
DARPA seeks proposals for safety suits inspired by shark skin
Researchers from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are calling for the development of shark-skin inspired suits to protect soldiers, researchers and first responders against chemical and biological weapons.
Team creates nontoxic, biodegradable adhesive from plants and food
Scientists at Purdue University have created a biodegradable, nontoxic adhesive using compounds from foods and plants.
Watch: Design flaw, rules loophole cited in fatal helicopter accident
The tail of the front passenger’s harness tether caught on the helicopter’s fuel shutoff lever, resulting in a loss of engine power at an altitude of 1,900 feet.
Researchers use acoustics to gather microplastics in the wash
Researchers at Japan’s Shinshu University have created a new technique for removing microplastics from washing machines using acoustics.
US Army develops high tech wearable for canines
The United States Army Medical Research and Development Command in collaboration with medical device maker Zeteo Tech have developed technology for preventing damage to military dogs’ hearing.
Water fleas may improve speed of water pollution detection
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto have developed a system for detecting water quality changes using water fleas.
Researchers develop a plastic that hardens when heated, softens when cooled
Researchers from Japan’s Hokkaido University have created a hydrogel that hardens when hot and softens when cold — an unusual feat for polymer-based materials.
Weapons maker, US SOCOM develop underwater bullets
Weapons manufacturer DSG Technologies in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has developed a bullet that can travel underwater.
Scientists develop black carbon-based sensor for detecting explosives, pollutants
A team of scientists from several participating institutions has created a black silicon-based detector that is capable of detecting the presence of nitroaromatic compounds associated with explosives and toxic pollutants, in trace amounts.