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New Study Confirms Antimicrobial Benefits of Copper Surfaces
According to the results of a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control on the high-touch surface in athletic centers, copper touch surfaces had dramatically reduced bacterial levels compared to control surfaces.
Researchers Create Artificial Limbs that Can be Mapped in the Brain
EPFL scientists have used ultra-high field 7 Tesla fMRI to show how TSMR affects upper-limb representations in the brains of patients with amputations in particular in primary motor cortex in the somatosensory cortex and regions processing more complex brain functions.
New Catalytic Converters Developed that Produce Clean Air in Cities
Reducing pollution from cars and meeting stricter exhaust gas standards are major challenges when trying to develop catalytic converters. A new concept may help treat exhaust gases after the cold start of engines and in urban traffic while reducing the consumption of expensive noble metals.
Chile Taking Steps to Ban Plastic Bags in Coastal Regions
With an estimated 8 million tons of plastic being dumped into the sea each year, Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet signed a bill that will aim to ban plastic bags in over 100 coastal towns and villages.
Potentially Dangerous Chemical Lingers on Some Toothbrushes
An antibacterial agent currently banned in over-the-counter hygiene products continues to be an ingredient in a number of toothpaste brands where its residue collects on toothbrushes, exposing users to the ingredient time and again.
The Science of Apple Washing
With fall upon us, it is likely that we will be eating our fair share of apples, and it is even likelier still that those apples haven’t been washed thoroughly enough to remove pesticides.
Darley Added as Aquabotix’s Latest Distributor
Aquabotix today announced the addition of W.S. Darley & Co. as a distributor for Aquabotix in the U.S.
MIT’s Materials Trifecta: Stronger Concrete, Recycled Plastic, Reduced Emissions
Stronger concrete, waste diversion from landfills, reduced carbon dioxide emissions. MIT undergraduates accomplished all three by reinforcing concrete formulations with plastic flakes.
How to Tell if You Need PCB Assembly Services
At Screaming Circuits we talk about PCB assembly as being our speciality, but conceptually, it's more of a case of us trying to remove some of your barriers.
Jumping Nanoparticles Improve the Understanding of Friction and Thermal Motion
By monitoring the motion of the nanoparticle over time, the scientists determined the rate at which the nanoparticle hops between the wells for a wide range of friction that can be accurately tuned by adjusting the pressure of the gas around the nanoparticle.
Nanotech Heats Up Passive Solar Windows
The nanotechnology-based design uses solar energy to increase window temperature on cold days by up to 8 K (15° F or 9° C).
Increase Load Carrying Capacity of Soil with Enviro-Mat
Mixing cement and Enviro-Mat additive with the soil on-site creates a strong and durable stabilization that increases capacity up to 50 tons per square meter.
New Pollution Tax Takes Effect in London
Beginning Monday, drivers of all diesel and petrol vehicles registered before the Euro 4 emissions standards were introduced will be subject to an extra daily fee for driving through central London during the workweek.
Removing Ice with a Gust of Wind
A new study examines the role that surface characteristics play in ease of ice removal.
Better Organic Solar Cells Made with Microfossils
Fossilized diatoms were incorporated as light traps to increase the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells.
New Ways to Separate Your Methane from Your Carbon Dioxide
A novel type of polymeric membrane is introduced for effective separation of methane and carbon dioxide, essential for the production of natural gas and biogas.
SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft Will Travel at Six Times the Speed of Sound
In development at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the optionally piloted aircraft will have long range strike and reconnaissance capabilities and a top speed twice as fast as its predecessor, the SR-71 Blackbird.
Battery-like Electrodes Desalinate Brackish Water
Prussian blue analog-based electrodes could make desalination of brackish waters economically desirable and energy efficient.
Disinfectant Wipes Out Legionella From Hospital Water Supply
Using a pH neutral electrochemical solution (minus toxic chemicals) in combination with the patented membrane electrolytic reactor system, Ecas4 was able to create water safe for drinking, cleaning and manufacturing.
The Proper Use of Soda Blasting Equipment Using ARMEX™
While baking soda is a well-known cleaning agent, there are a few things to note before getting to work.