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Sensor Taps Diagnostic Value of Sweat
A wristband sensor collects sweat, measures its molecular constituents and electronically transmits data for analysis and diagnostics.
Edinburgh Instruments Launches FLS1000 Photoluminescence Spectrometer
Edinburgh Instruments, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end photoluminescence steady state and lifetime instrumentation, has recently announced the launch of their new FLS1000 Photoluminescence Spectrometer.
Bruker Introduces the AVANCE™ NEO NMR Research Platform
Bruker, a leader in the manufacture of high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions, recently announced the launch of the AVANCE NEO platform, Bruker’s next-generation nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) electronics console in the AVANCE series.
Aquatic Diversity and Water Quality According to Algal DNA
A water quality index based on DNA sequences of diatoms negates the need to identify each species visually.
Making Batteries from Glass Bottles
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside's Bourns College of Engineering have used waste glass bottles and a low-cost chemical process to create nanosilicon anodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Researchers Develop Membranes That Remove Viruses from Drinking Water
Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have developed novel ultrafiltration membranes that improve the virus-removal process from treated municipal wastewater used for drinking in water-scarce cities.
Researchers Make Major Breakthrough in Smart Printed Electronics
A team of scientists has fabricated printed transistors consisting entirely of 2-D nanomaterials for the first time.
New Adhesive Sensor Can Save Patients the Discomfort and Pain of Intravenous Drips
A new adhesive sensor can save patients the discomfort and pain resulting from leaky intravenous drips.
3-D-Printed Model of Stenotic Intracranial Artery Enables Vessel-Wall MRI Standardization
A collaboration between stroke neurologists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and bioengineers at the University of Massachusetts has led to the creation of a realistic, 3-D-printed phantom of a stenotic intracranial artery that is being used to standardize protocols for high-resolution MRI, also known as vessel-wall MRI, at a network of U.S. and Chinese institutions.
Computers Create Recipe for Two New Magnetic Materials
Material scientists have predicted and built two new magnetic materials, atom-by-atom, using high-throughput computational models.
The Final Frontier for Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE Winners
The top two Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE winners, along with post-competition R&D initiatives, have been announced.
Spectrometer with Increased Stability and Lower Limits of Detection for Enhanced Fuel Quality Analysis
Spectro Scientific introduced Version 8 of its SpectrOil® Series analyzers including a new spectrometer for fuel analysis, the SpectrOil® M/F-LD.
Crowdfunding a Consumable Spherical Water Bottle — the Ooho!
A team of entrepreneurs affiliated with Skipping Rocks Lab has started a crowdfunding effort to mass-market a consumable water bottling device that produces what they call the Ooho!
Researchers Design Coatings to Prevent Pipeline Clogging
A team of researchers at MIT has come up with a solution that might prevent a Deepwater Horizon-like oil rig disaster.
New Material Could Save Time and Money in Medical Imaging and Environmental Remediation
Chemists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a material that holds the key to cheap, fast and portable new sensors for a wide range of chemicals that currently cost government and industries large sums to detect.
Jenway’s New UV/Visible Spectrophotometer
Jenway has recently announced the launch of the new 7205 UV/Visible spectrophotometer. The 7205 has a broad wavelength range and is suitable for applications in quality control, life sciences and food testing.
Art of Paper-Cutting Inspires Self-Charging Paper Device
Despite advances in portable electronic devices, one thing remains constant: the need to plug them into a wall socket to recharge.
Non-Flammable Graphene Membrane Developed for Safe Mass Production
University of Arkansas researchers have discovered a simple and scalable method for turning graphene oxide into a non-flammable and paper-like graphene membrane that can be used in large-scale production.
CDC/WHO Ebola Guidelines Could Put Sewer Workers at Risk
Research from Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that guidelines for safe disposal of liquid waste from patients being treated for the Ebola virus might not go far enough to protect water treatment workers from being exposed.
Graphene Coating That Changes Color When Deformed or Cracked
A team of researchers at Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research in Germany has developed a graphene coating that changes color when deformed or cracked.