HEADLINES ARCHIVE
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.
That's a Wrap: New Material for High-quality Bioimaging
If plastic wrap keeps food from desiccating, why not wrap biological tissues to preserve their water content?
Super Steel Combines Ductility with Strength
A process for realizing both properties is based on cold rolling followed by low-temperature tempering.
Further Along the Path to Hydrogen Fuel Cells
New research shows promise for using liquid-metal membranes to generate the pure hydrogen needed to power hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
The Future of Powder Metallurgy: Over 100 Years and Still Going Strong
The rise of the process in automotive, healthcare and industrial markets.
Video: Safer Fetal Surgery with Mussel-Derived Glue
Taking inspiration from a basic bivalve, researchers formulated a surgical glue that could reduce the hazards of these procedures.
Carbon Fiber for Car Parts Grows on Trees
Lignin-based carbon fiber can be used to produce a low-cost material strong enough to build car or aircraft parts.
New ClearFire®-CE Condensing Boiler Has Dual Returns, Achieves Up To 99% Efficiency
ClearFire®-CE features an AluFer® heat exchanger and dual returns for near-perfect efficiency and system flexibility.
Green Solvent Made from Chicken Feed Ingredients Could Clean Our Air
French researchers have patented an eco-friendly liquid mixture that could trap harmful pollutants from the air.
Extended Wear Medical Tape for Wearable Devices
The acrylic-based adhesive solution can hold for up to two weeks.
Test Strip Can Determine Blood Alcohol Content Within Two Minutes
Measuring a user's saliva, the Promilless informs the user within two minutes if they are fit to drive a car or not.
The Truth About the Chemicals in Your Sunscreen
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spray Sunscreen, with an SPF of +50 (experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher for daily use), comes in at number two on the Consumer Reports list.
Watch: The Future of Car Parts
A new extrusion process may make magnesium, the lightest of all structural metals, feasible for use in car parts. The process eliminates the need to incorporate rare-earth elements to impart structural strength.
Innovative Building Materials that will Impact Future Architecture
As reinforced concrete was innovative in the earlier 19th century, the latest building materials look to further capitalize on what is possible by incorporating shape-memory alloys, bendable concrete composites, self-healing materials and electrochromic glass.