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Chemical Found in Bear Saliva Can Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria Linked to Human Skin Infections
A chemical found in the saliva of Siberian brown bears may one day be used to battle a drug-resistant bacteria associated with human skin infections.
Carbon Nanotubes of Many Colors
Researchers at Aalto University in Finland have devised a technique to produce large quantities of pristine, single-walled carbon nanotubes in select shades of the rainbow.
Watch a Passive Solar-Powered Approach to Surface De-icing
A three-layered material applied or sprayed onto surfaces collects solar radiation, converts it to heat and spreads it around to effect melting.
Double-layer Solar Cells Set Conversion Efficiency Record
The perovskite-CIGS tandem cell converts 22.4% of incoming energy from the sun, a record for this type of cell.
Victrex’s PEEK Provides Peak Performance in the Oil and Gas Industry
Although PEEK was originally formulated to meet stringent military and nuclear standards, its desirable mechanical properties and ease of processing make PEEK an excellent fit in a wide range of industries and applications.
One Step Closer to Creating a Synthetic Microbiome
Researchers from the Wyss Institute at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School (HMS) have created a genetic-signal transmission system in the gut of a mouse.
Researchers Feed Cattle Seaweed in Attempt to Cut Emissions
In an effort to create climate-friendly cattle, researchers at UC Davis have started feeding cows seaweed.
New Purification Method Uses Sand to Clean Chemical-ridden Stormwater
The University of California Berkeley has developed a new method to purify stormwater to create a clean source of water for water-stressed communities.
What is the Ultimate Dielectric Material? Diamond Materials, Part 4
While nanotechnology has enabled rapid advances in microelectronics, diamond is key to overcoming major stumbling blocks to further miniaturization, namely the cost, power limitations and large size of passives.
Ornamental Plant May be Source of Environmentally Friendly Lubricants
Compared to castor oil, seed oil from this plants demonstrates better friction and wear reduction and withstands higher temperature stability.
Using Clay to Combat Bacterial Infections
A reduced iron-bearing clay may help fight disease-causing bacteria in wounds.
Watch: Fujipoly Compression Testing Video
Fujipoly recently published a video that demonstrates and explains compression testing for thermal interface materials.
Synchrotron Tools Used to 3D Image Microscopic, Hydrogen-Induced Cracks in Metals for the First Time
In the past, these types of cracks have been impossible to study without destroying the metal.
How Coffee Grounds Can Beget Biodegradable Plastics
Coffee grounds can be converted into lactic acid, which can then be used to produce biodegradable plastics.
Restoring a 16th Century Ship with Nanotech
Researchers have been racing to prevent deterioration of the wooden structures since the ship was salvaged in 1982.
Space: The Final Frontier for Graphene
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have teamed up with U.S.-based aerospace company Boreal Space to test the properties of the two-dimensional carbon material after it has been launched into the stratosphere.
Bacteria Provide the Power for a Paper Battery
The low-cost battery powered by bacteria could be easily incorporated into single-use devices for medical diagnostics.
Watch a 4D Printing Process for Ceramics
The world's first 4D printing method for ceramics produces mechanically robust objects with complex shapes.
Economic, Environmental Benefits of Natural Refrigerants in Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geothermal heat pumps operating with natural refrigerants offer scope for avoiding use of ozone layer-depleting chemicals and reducing operating costs.
EverClean Improves SHEERFILL Architectural Membrane in All Environmental Conditions
It has been more than 45 years since Saint-Gobain introduced SHEERFILL Architectural Membrane. Today, more than 70 million square feet of SHEERFILL is installed globally.