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3-D Printed Sensor to Help Fight Against Waterborne Illnesses
A 3-D printed device that can monitor drinking water in real time has been created by a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus.
Research Taking Bite Out of Bat Population
Concerned that too many bats of varying species are being killed off in the name of science, a group of scientists are calling for other methods to safely study the creatures.
Pouches Kill E. Coli, Other Pathogens
The inexpensive pouch, which releases chlorine dioxide gas eliminating E. coli and other illness-causing pathogens from fruits and vegetables, is made up of a semi-permeable membrane that allows for a controlled venting of the gas.
Syringes Polluting Recreational Areas, Bodies of Water
Discarded syringes from heroin drug users are beginning to accumulate in unexpected recreational areas and bodies of water, both polluting the environment and presenting a “sticking” danger to people frequenting these areas, according to reports.
Zebrafish Embryos Successfully Cryopreserved with Gold Nanotechnology
Researchers have been able to produce the first-ever reproducible evidence for the first successfully cryopreservation of the fish embryos.
A Mutual Nano-Coupling
Scientists have coupled a nano-scale quantum dot with a nanowire 1,000 times its size, enabling precise position determination.
Better and Easier Setup For Production Line Hipot Testing
Electrical safety testing has been one of the most misunderstood, and misapplied functions performed by manufacturing companies. Manufacturers in the know are very aware that such testing, while required to meet safety standards, can also yield information that leads to important product improvements.
Bringing a Solar-powered Breeze to Uganda
A project conceived six years ago is coming to fruition for two Carnegie Mellon University graduates as they plan to build and install a solar-powered ventilation system in a village four hours outside of Kampala, Uganda.
China has Successfully Teleported an Atom into Space
Gone are the days of teleportation being a Jetson’s-esque dream.
Breaking News from Antarctica: Massive Iceberg Calves Off Larsen Ice Shelf
A massive 2,240 square-mile (5,800 square kilometers) iceberg has broken off the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica.
A Closer Look at Nano-machines
Using microwaves to unravel their exact structure, researchers are investigating tiny molecular motors in action.
Thermal Response of Packed Copper Wire
The thermal conductivity of packed copper wire for electric-drive vehicle motor applications was profiled.
Identifying Trees Through Chemical Fingerprints
In an effort to combat the illegal harvesting of trees from protected areas, scientists from Oregon USDA Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Station have come up with a way to determine where a piece of wood originated by unearthing the piece of wood’s unique chemical structure.
The Safety of X-Rays During Pregnancy
Having an X-ray during pregnancy is generally considered safe, according to the Mayo Clinic and the American College of Radiology.
Coal-Fired Plants Largest Contributors of Pollution in Europe
Researchers found that 14 plants in Britain alone were responsible for the largest releases of air and water pollution followed by Germany (with seven plants) and France and Poland (with five plants each).
Concrete: Both a Cause of and a Solution for Air Pollution?
Linked to roughly seven million premature deaths around the world, poor air quality is caused by a number of factors, with sulfur dioxide emissions from power plants being one of the most common causes of air pollution. Another large sulfur dioxide emission producer, oddly enough: cement kilns.
China's EAST Reactor Sets Another Plasma Record
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) in Hefei, China, set a world record in long-pulse H-mode plasma operation on July 3.
Using Sea Animals to Find Offshore Renewable Energy Sources
The research could help companies save time in finding the right location that would minimize marine life impact.
Lab-on-a-chip Technology Evolving to Save Lives
The past few years, LOC research has accelerated, with many new devices being conceived and tested. It may not be long before our doctors download our blood work from our phones and chronic diseases are better regulated by implants. With such improvements in medicine, we all will undoubtedly benefit.
Making Biofuels Cheaper Through Genetically-Enhanced Enzymes
By avoiding sticking to the surfaces of biomass, such as corn, it may be possible to lower costs of production of fuels.