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Food scientist confirms that double-dipping is unhygienic
A food scientist confirms what has long been suspected: double-dipping food is unhygienic.
Laser probe uses optical polarization to pinpoint melanoma
The inexpensive tool provides the required measurements without needing complex lenses or cameras, and generates an easily interpreted numerical result similar to that of a thermometer.
Watch: Smart house for a smart mouse; team creates smart home to study mice behavior
The house, called Autonomouse, was created to help the researchers study how the mice react to living in a smart home.
A safer vehicle for vaccine delivery
The self-sterilizing and dissolving nanosilver-loaded microneedle patch inhibits microbial pathogen growth at the insertion site.
Laser removes graffiti from historic Italian bridge
The wand used at Ponte Vecchio is the first laser that can remove graffiti, according to the supplier.
A route to biosynthesis of terpenoid biomaterials in leaves
Synthetic biology tools engineered at Michigan State University facilitate production of both terpenoids and bio-oil in plant leaves.
Smart sensors for high temperature turbine monitoring
The temperature and dynamic pressure sensors developed through the research effort feature innovations in materials development, manufacturing processes and advanced packaging technologies.
Quantum key distribution may safeguard electricity grid data
Researchers are working to test the effectiveness of metro-scale quantum key distribution as a means of secure communication for the nation’s electricity suppliers.
New ESPEC rain spray chamber helps meet your spec requirements
This video demonstrates water-spray testing methods complying with IEC standard 60529 (Ingress Protection or IP/IPX).
Microparticle fingerprint prevents counterfeit products
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Nano-Science Center have created a new way to stop counterfeiting. The team created a pirate safe labeling system that creates a unique fingerprint for individual items.
Cancer-curing gene therapies present unique manufacturing challenges
As adoptive immunotherapies graduate from research trials to commercial treatments, manufacturing processes will need to scale out to improve quality, boost yields, reduce costs and expand patient access.
Microfluidic diagnostic sizes up cancer cells
The microfluidic device isolates individual cancer cells based on cell size from patient blood samples.
Study: Almost 50% of transportation pollution deaths tied to diesel
According to a study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), 385,000 people died prematurely in 2015 from air pollution exposure largely caused by vehicle exhaust emissions from diesel engines.
Video: Portable paper-based device detects infectious diseases
The battery-powered handheld tool is designed for inexpensive and rapid diagnostics and can be deployed in the home.
Simple device gauges safe fluoride levels in drinking water
The tool uses a luminescent metal–organic framework material to measure fluoride concentrations at a sensitivity of parts-per-million in a small water sample.
Safety investigation points to a dropped thermos in fatal bus crash
A dropped thermos bottle could not be ruled out as a possible cause for a fatal 2017 collision between two buses in Flushing, New York.
Ford probes possible error in how it figures emissions and fuel economy
Concerns were raised in September 2018 by workers who used the company's employee reporting channel.
Study: Americans don't understand food expiration dates
A survey from Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF), has revealed that Americans are confused by food label dates, which has led to the unnecessary disposal of food, increased waste and food safety risks.
Eliminate confusion in testing ballast water for invasive species
Regulatory overlap between USGS and IMO is causing confusion and uncertainty among those looking to meet ballast water management requirements in the most efficient way possible.
Lake bacteria tapped to neutralize algal bloom toxin in drinking water
In a real-world application of fighting fire with fire, researchers are using naturally occurring Lake Erie bacteria to remove algal bloom-related microcystin from drinking water.