HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Microplastics in Drinking Water
According to a study released this week, people may be consuming 3,000 to 4,000 microparticles of plastic from tap water annually.
Leading-Edge Flame Retardant Technology
A review paper on protective, flame-retardant nanocoatings for polymeric surfaces is the subject of a Journal of Materials Science cover story.
Authenticating a Document Using a Paper's Fingerprint
Even altered paper (i.e., heated, scribbled upon or water damaged paper) can be analyzed, according to researchers.
New Way of Producing Hydrogen Fuel Discovered
A U.S. based team of researchers and MIPT scientists have assembled a nanoscale biological structure capable of producing hydrogen from water using light.
Designer Furniture...Made from Cow Manure
Determining that the material could be shaped and styled for this purpose, product design student Sanelisiwe Mafa used the material to create fully recyclable stools and designer flower pots.
Chemical Additives: Applications and Analytical Methods
Specialty chemicals, or chemical additives, are rapidly becoming a trillion dollar industry and are used in a wide range of industrial sectors, including energy, cosmetics, detergents, food, materials, textiles and pharmaceuticals.
Antidepressants Found in Great Lakes Fish
Researchers are concerned that the Niagara River, connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, is just a sampling of a larger problem.
Higher Efficiencies in Splitting Water and Carbon Dioxide
New catalysts boost efficiencies in splitting water for hydrogen production and in splitting carbon dioxide to produce carbon monoxide.
New Aerospace Test is a Green Alternative to Explosive Testing
Sandia National Laboratories has successfully demonstrated a new and more environmentally-friendly method to test a rocket part to make sure its avionics can withstand the shock from stage separation during flight.
New Technique Could Ramp Up Mass Biodegradable Plastic Production
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Jiangnan University have discovered a step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic that could improve the properties and overcome the obstacles in the way of manufacturing this plastic commercially.
Soybean Oil-based Tires Could Soon Hit the Road
The tread compound based on soybean oil keeps tires pliable in changing temperatures, enhancing the vehicle’s grip on the road surface.
Talking Drones
Amazon's new drone patent will enable drones to request information or respond to questions posed to them by humans while making deliveries.
Dermatologist Designing Wristband To Alert Wearer to Potential for Sunburn
Called the Eclipse RX, Matthys believes that the band will encourage users to take part in outdoor activities while simultaneously taking care of their skin.
ENZ Photocatalysts Enhance Solar-to-Hydrogen Generation
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
Processed Foods: The Good, the Bad, and the Healthy?
There are a few different levels of processed food, and some of them are actually good for you.
Safer 3D Printing
As 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, concerns continue to linger about the release of nanoparticles while the device is in use, possibly affecting the health of users. According to a recent study, researchers have devised a way to eliminate the release of nanoparticles in a number of these printers.
Chemical Found in Popular Club Drug To Treat PTSD
Military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may get some relief in the shape of an ingredient found in the popular club drug Ecstasy, thanks to a recent “breakthrough therapy” designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Even Treated Scrubs Don't Fight Contamination
Despite wearing scrubs outfitted with antimicrobial properties, health care workers’ clothing still became contaminated with bacteria, according to a recent study.
Self-Cleaning Nanotech
Skins and mats containing nano-crystals that create a self-cleaning reaction are being used to clean checkpoint security bins at the Akron-Canton Airport (CAK).
Chemicals Found in Yoga Mats Affect Fertility
Flame retardant chemicals found in products such as yoga mats are thought to be tied to disrupted fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a recent study.