HEADLINES ARCHIVE
The Evolution of SPP Core-Shell Technology
Restek’s new Raptor Liquid Chromatography (LC) columns combine the speed of superficially porous particles (SPP) with the resolution of Ultra Selective Liquid Chromatography (USLC) technology.
Smart Dressing Signals Wound Healing Status
Sensors integrated into a smart dressing fluoresce if certain substances appear in the wound fluid.
Retrospective Detection of Nuclear Material
The technique allows for characterization of nuclear materials after they have been removed from an area.
Microcontact Printing Update for Microfluidic Assays
A new sequence of microcontact printing steps rectifies diagnostic issues encountered with printed microfluidic devices.
Male Fish Demonstrating Female Characteristics Thanks to Houshold Cleaners, Birth Control Pills
Professor Charles Tyler and colleagues from the University of Exeter in Britain have observed male fish laying eggs and, in some cases, found male fish becoming transgender. Tyler and his colleagues believe that the chemicals being flushed down toilets (many of them found in our urine) are causing the problem, particularly birth control pills.
Researchers Develop New Method That Could Pave the Way for Cheaper, More Accurate Sensors
Employing nanoscale devices that use electromagnetism, researchers found that the devices were sensitive enough to discern the mass of viruses a hundred billion times lighter than a human hair strand.
A Scorpion-Milking Robot
The machine could replace the traditional method, which is dangerous and harms the animal.
Tiny Guillotine Slices Cells Fast
A Stanford University mechanical engineer has developed a new tool that helps in the study of cellular regeneration and that has applications in many kinds of cellular research.
Heart Defects that Lead to Aneurysms Studied by Engineers
New research lead by engineers at Washington University in St. Louis is taking a closer look at the genetic and mechanical attributes in order to understand disorders that affect elastin and collagen function.
Researchers Find Link Between Light Exposure and Migraine Intensity
Although it is common knowledge that migraine sufferers are sensitive to light, researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have determined an actual link between the two.
Risky Rice
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered arsenic compounds in connection with chemical analyses of rice—a dietary staple in many regions of the world—that may present increased health risks to humans consuming the popular food.
Soundproof Curtains in an Open-concept Office Design
As more and more companies embrace a collaborative and open-concept work environment, an often ignored byproduct of this design is a concern for privacy.
Vatican on Its Way to Becoming CO2 Free
Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, is well on its way to becoming entirely CO2 free.
A New Balance for a New Kilogram
The original kilogram used to calibrate scales worldwide has lost 50 millionths of a gram over the last century.
Barometer Biosensor and Smartphone Simplify Environmental Monitoring
The technology could provide a simpler, more affordable alternative to traditional bulky, expensive environmental or medical sensors.
Seagull Droppings Impacting the Environment
According to researchers, the nutrient-rich droppings can result in algal blooms capable of robbing surface waters of the oxygen needed to maintain aquatic life.
Overwhelming Rat Population Connected to Lack of Research in Urban Settings
In order to fight the worldwide rat population, researchers believe the battle starts with access to urban properties.
Online Database Could Reduce Chemical Tests on Animals
Scientists have developed a new online data sharing system that may reduce the number of animals being subjected to lab tests.
Antimicrobial Products May Be Doing More Harm Than Good
Thought your antimicrobial soaps were protecting you? Think again, according to findings published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
A Breakthrough for Lightweight Steel Processing
Research on controlling brittle stages in lightweight steel production could lead to safer and greener cars.