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Some Brand-Name Bottled Waters Contaminated With Plastic Particles, According to Report
Some of the world’s most popular bottled water brands, according to a recently published report, contain an unwanted ingredient: plastic.
Micro-scale Nuclear Fusion Efficiency Record
Micro-scale nuclear fusion was demonstrated in a Colorado State University laboratory by means of heating nanowire arrays with a compact and powerful laser.
10 Inspiring Stephen Hawking Quotes
Remembering Stephen Hawking by looking at some of the brilliant insights he shared during his time on Earth.
Watch: Artificial Heart Could Prove Permanent
The new device is intended to be applicable to patients as young as 10 years old and should also fit most adults.
New Creeper Enables Comfortable Rocket Inspection
Developed in response to a special request by SpaceX, the URM (Under Rocket Mobility) device allows engineers to recline into an optimal position for work and inspection of Falcon 9 rocket bellies.
How to Prevent Lightning Strikes on Aircrafts
MIT engineers are looking to reduce a plane’s risk of getting hit by lightning in an onboard system that would protect a plane by electrically charging it.
A Better Understanding of Nano Basics
New research may advance the understanding of plasma-based synthesis, a widely used but poorly understood tool for creating nanostructures.
Scientists Develop Inexpensive Device to Test Drinking Water for Arsenic
With World Health Organization estimates of around 140 million people having to drink water containing unsafe levels of arsenic, scientists from UCL and Imperial College London have created an affordable and easy-to-use arsenic sensor.
Strides in Regenerative Medicine: Bone Engineering
Researchers have designed a novel bone regeneration system that takes its cues from the body's process for "long bone" formation.
New Laser Method Can Detect Metabolic Changes in Cells
A team has developed an optical tool that has the ability to read metabolism at subcellular resolution without having to disturb the cells.
Watch How 3D-printed Aortas Benefit Heart Valve Replacement
The model aortas are tested in a special simulator to support selection of the optimal type of valve and specific placement for each patient.
Vanishing Electronic Chips? A New Breakthrough Allows Circuits to Disintegrate
The technology could be used to prevent unauthorized theft of data such as medical or personal information
New Molecule Kills Five Types of Deadly Drug-Resistant Superbugs
The new class of antimicrobial polymers -- called guanidinium-functionalized polycarbonates – is armed with a unique killing mechanism that can target a broad range of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
3D Jet Writing to Help Shed Light on Cancer Metastasis
A 3D jet writer can produce polymer microtissues as they are shaped in the body, but on a smaller, more authentic scale than a 3D printer.
New Technologies Help Ensure Food That’s Safe to Eat
Food producers, food preparers and government inspectors rely on a suite of tools to help them achieve and maintain operations that satisfy food safety standards.
Nanotech Eliminates Need for Refrigeration in Biospecimen Transport
Using an emerging class of nanomaterials, a team of researchers has developed a low-cost technique that creates a protective shield around protein biomarkers in biospecimens destined for long-distance travel.
Glowing Nanoparticles Engineered to Image and Treat Cancer
The new metal-organic framework nanoparticles glow red or near infrared for at least two days in cells.
Quantifying Untapped Natural Gas Resources
A non-invasive method can help natural gas producers better understand shale samples and inform decisions on whether to target specific shale formations.
The Current State of Dark Matter Detection
Years of fruitless searching begs the question: What is the current state of dark matter detection, and why are scientists building so many detectors to find a hypothetical particle proving the existence of a hypothetical material?
Swimming in the Ocean Associated with Increased Ailments
Researchers determined that people who swim and/or participate in water sports are reportedly at greater risk of experiencing stomach bugs, ear aches and other ailments than people who don’t spend time in the sea.