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Fluorescent Silk Slays Harmful Bacteria
Plasmonic photocatalyst-like biomaterials and visible light were demonstrated to deactivate pathogens.
Hawaii Considering Ban on Certain Sunscreens
Environmentalists and lawmakers alike are showing support for a bill that proposes to ban certain sunscreens from beaches on the Hawaiian Islands.
Watch: Laying Waste to Oil Spills
An absorbent polymer made from by-products of the petroleum and refining industries can quickly soak up crude oil from sea water.
Watch: Bacteria-Killing Graphene Spikes May Prevent Implant Infections
A layer of vertical graphene flakes forms a protective surface, preventing bacterial attachment to implants.
New Report Claims Aerosol Valve Demand Will Grow to $3.3 Billion USD by 2022
A new report from the Report Buyer estimates that the global market for aerosol valves will grow from USD 2.71 billion in 2017 to USD 3.30 billion by 2022.
Team Develops Sensor Array Capable of Locating Humans Trapped in Rubble
An international team of scientists has developed a portable, lightweight and inexpensive sensor that can be used by first responders to search for survivors, who may be possibly covered in the rubble of a building collapse brought on by a natural disaster like an earthquake or another disaster such as a bombing.
Meet OmegA: A New Heavy-lift Rocket for National Security and Commercial Missions
The three-stage launch vehicle features first- and second-stage solid propellant motors, a cryogenic liquid third stage and up to six strap-on solid rocket boosters.
Researchers Find Method to Recycle and Reuse Water in Oil and Gas Development
This new tech could potentially transform the waste from unconventional oil and gas development to create reusable water.
Old Tappan Zee Bridge to Get New Life
The recently shuttered Tappan Zee Bridge, which spans the Hudson River north of New York City, is about to get a second life as material used in the construction of six artificial reefs all off of the coast of New York's Long Island.
Researchers Discover Enzyme Capable of Digesting Plastic
As concern for plastic pollution mounts, scientists have discovered a naturally occurring enzyme capable of digesting certain plastics in a matter of days versus the hundreds of years it would take to break down otherwise.
ETFE Transforms Sign Protection
Not all graffiti ends up on signs. Given the ubiquitous nature of corporate and municipal signage, sign surface protection from the elements, street artists and vandals is a necessity.
New Imaging Platform Detects Cancer Cell’s Drug Resistance within 24 Hours
A team of scientists from VCU Massey Cancer Center and UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have created a microscopy platform that measures a cancer cell’s resistance to drugs.
Caffeine Serves as Chemical Catalyst for Drug Delivery Systems
Researchers have devised a method to catalyze the formation of polymer materials using a novel, safe-to-digest substance — caffeine. The approach ultimately could be useful for creating new medical devices and drug delivery systems.
Cactus-inspired Material Rapidly Soaks Up Water
The material composed of cellulose fibers, agarose cyrogel and microparticles absorbs water nearly 930 times faster than it loses it through evaporation.
Pathogen Levels Underestimated by Water Safety Checks, According to Report
According to a report from Brunel University London, deadly bacteria in drinking water storage tanks — the kind found on roofs or in public building basements —is often overlooked by traditional health and safety tests.
Watch: Regenerative Dressing Developed for Deep Wounds
The sponge-type dressings are based on hyaluronic acid, a well-researched polymer that stimulates tissue regeneration.
Method Joins Steel and Aluminum Together for Lighter and More Fuel-efficient Military Vehicles
A new process called "friction stir dovetailing" has the ability to join thick plates of aluminum to steel.
Watch How Soft Robotic Fingers Get a Grip With Gecko Adhesives
A robotic gripper combines the adhesive properties of gecko toes and the adaptability of air-powered soft robots to grasp a variety of objects.
3D Printed Metamaterial Isn’t Constrained When Compressed By Magnets
The 3D printed material has the ability to change between active control and passive states.
Biologically Inspired Membrane Catches CO2 Emissions from Coal Plants
A biologically inspired membrane has been developed to cleanse carbon dioxide almost completely from the smoke of coal-fired power plants.