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Mosquito Shield cuts malaria transmission rates
The spatial repellent dubbed the Mosquito Shield is a new tool that reportedly reduced malaria infections by one-third when used in conjunction with insecticide-treated nets.
Medical-grade adhesive tapes: Enabling advanced healthcare solutions
Adhesive Applications’ mission is to provide innovative adhesive tape solutions that address the evolving needs of the medical industry.
New skin cream promises to prevent, treat skin cancer
The cream features a unique drug that has shown promise for inhibiting skin cancer formation and also for treating early-stage conditions in organ transplant patients who are given immunosuppressive medications in a bid to prevent organ rejection.
Safety and monitoring: Non-negotiable priorities in green hydrogen production
Requirements that are essential for effective hydrogen production operations include the implementation of comprehensive safety protocols, utilization of effective sampling and monitoring systems, and the selection of suitable materials.
Pain-free diabetes monitoring: Innovative paper-based biosensor detects glucose through sweat
The new paper-based biosensor system uses Bacillus subtilis bacterial spores, which germinate in the presence of glucose found in potassium-rich bodily fluids like sweat.
Light-activated injectable hydrogel encourages bone regeneration
The new hydrogel system uses visible light to encourage cross-linking, wherein the primary components of the hydrogel bond and harden, simultaneously boosting mineralization.
A new floating drone to pick up microplastics with its teeth
During trials of the technology, the team reportedly achieved more than 80% recovery efficiency of microplastics like expanded polystyrene, polypropylene and polyethylene, among others.
This appliance makes coffee out of thin air
Kara Water’s technology reportedly converts humidity from the air into drinking water. The company suggests that the technology can produce about a gallon of water in a day.
Scanning electron microscopes for quality control
The scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a valuable tool for understanding what is happening to a material or biological sample at the sub-microscopic level.
Using water to propel a satellite
A satellite successfully used water as a propellant to change orbit for the first time, leading the way to novel propulsion systems that are more efficient and run on inexpensive fuel.
EPA issues health-based criteria for PFAS in water
The new criteria can be used to inform water quality standards to protect people from exposure to PFAS.
China develops chameleon-like 'invisibility' gear for military operations
The new material, called Self-Adaptive Photochromism (SAP), can reportedly change color in response to its surroundings — much like a chameleon — making the wearer “effectively invisible” when applied to clothing.
A buoyant solar solution for water scarcity issues
The low-cost, solar-powered and portable water desalination device could help combat water scarcity in developing or remote areas.
New stealth coating makes aircraft invisible to anti-stealth radars
The paper-thin coating, comprised of metamaterials, can absorb low-frequency electromagnetic (EM) waves from different angles, thereby outperforming existing radar-absorbing materials for stealth aircraft,
Shining a light on bioelectronics' bright future
Among other things, bioelectronics are used to treat heart rhythms, seizures and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's.
Revolutionary plasma tech transforms water into a germ-killing powerhouse
The device, which pairs plasma activation with solar charging, could be a possible solution for sanitation in regions where electricity is scarce or areas that commonly experience harsh conditions.
DNA-based nanorobot hand captures viruses for diagnostics
The aptly name NanoGripper is designed to expedite the detection of the virus as well as block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.
MIT develops silicone balloons that inflate and deflate in the stomach to aid weight loss
The balloon is intended to help individuals manage their weight by giving the patient the sensation of being full and consequently reduce overeating.
Types of transmission line protection
Different types of protection are available for transmission lines, including overcurrent, distance, differential, pilot, ground fault, overvoltage, underfrequency, phase balancing and RTU-based solutions.
Ascend Elements to expand lithium recovery at battery recycling facility
The company will begin producing greater than 99% pure, sustainable lithium carbonate recovered from used lithium-ion batteries at its facility in Covington, Georgia, in 2025.