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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Identified in 30 Minutes
The procedure shortens wait times from days and could help reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Over 500,000 Deaths per Year Linked to Air Pollution in Europe
According to research from the European Environment Agency (EEA), over 500,000 premature deaths a year in Europe are air-pollution related.
Closing the Door on Hospital Acquired Infections
Antibacterial pads stuck onto push-activated hospital doors release alcohol and help to disinfect the surface.
A Possible Solution to the Offensive Odor of Wastewater Treatment
Using common and inexpensive chemicals, researchers discovered a possible solution to the toxic and smelly anaerobic digestion (recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater sludge via microorganisms fermenting organic waste) process often used in wastewater treatment facilities.
Army Has Developed a New Material for Soldier Protection Systems
Researchers from the U.S. Army and MIT have created a unique experimental device to test the durability of high performance and robust polymeric materials that strengthen when they are under attack.
Engineering Bacteria to Create Devices
Researchers used a colony of bacteria and gold nanoparticles to create a working pressure sensor. A similar process could be used to create many more devices.
Nanopatch Offers an Efficient Polio Vaccine Delivery System
A microarray patch vaccine delivery platform may finally herald the total eradication of polio.
Researchers Develop a Nanomaterial that Uses Solar Energy to Generate Hydrogen from Seawater
A new hybrid nanomaterial uses solar energy to generate hydrogen from seawater. This method is cheaper and more efficient than current materials.
3 Reasons to Use PCB Panel Routing Techniques
Most PCBs are individually routed — meaning they’re not panelized. That doesn't mean that, sometimes, sending them to a PCB assembler in a panel isn't a good idea or even required.
An Open-Source Imaging Platform for Neurobehavioral Research
An open-source tracking microscope enables concurrent neuro- and behavioral imaging in freely behaving zebrafish larvae.
Study Investigates Contaminants in Drinking Water
Brazilian and American scientists have joined forces to compare water and sewage treatment systems to reveal what emerging contaminants are appearing in those environments.
An Adhesive that Heals Wounds
Called MeTro, the glue is designed to close wounds that are at risk of expanding and reopening.
Sensor-Tipped Microneedles Sip Interstitial Fluid
A painless procedure for sampling interstitial fluid near the surface of the skin is under development.
Researchers Find New Way to Produce Clean Hydrogen Fuel from Water with the Sun
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new kind of photocatalyst for producing hydrogen from water.
Fukushima-Related Radioactivity Taints Coast 60 Miles Away
High levels of radioactive cesium-137 have been detected in sands and brackish groundwater beneath beaches up to 60 miles away.
Fabric Capable of Detecting Dehydrated Drivers
Recently warning consumers of the dangers associated with driving while dehydrated, Nissan demonstrated a new sweat sensing technology in one of its automobiles.
Kits for Clean Water Get Crowdfunding Treatment
Using gravity, sunlight and a few materials, the kits are capable of producing as much as 10 liters per day of safe drinking water. Researchers hope to raise $30,000 through the crowdfunding initiative, which would enable them to create 1,000 kits.
Start-Up Creates Wearable Air Quality Tracker
Interns for a Paris start-up that builds air quality and forecasting technologies have spent the last three years helping to build, design and test a device capable of tracking both indoor and outdoor air quality.
Ancient Ink Blots Out Tumor Metastatic Lymph Nodes
A plant-based ink used for hundreds of years in China by calligraphers and artists may also contribute to the inactivation of cancer cells.
Paper Diagnostic Distinguishes Between Zika and Dengue
The paper-based test can provide an inexpensive, portable assay for use in areas where both viruses are common.