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Snake venom gel promises to stop uncontrollable bleeding
Venom from Australia's eastern brown snake and scaled viper features a protein, according to researchers, that accelerates the human body’s natural blood-clotting process.
Portable platform quantifies pesticide residues
The enzyme-free analytical system rapidly quantifies glyphosate pesticide residues in agricultural products.
VARmetric™ System: Reducing defects in ingots produced by VAR
While VAR can improve the cleanliness and refine the structure of metals, it can also introduce defects that can adversely affect the fatigue and fracture toughness of final products if the process is not properly controlled.
How bumps help batteries brave extreme cold
A bumpy carbon-based anode material helps lithium-ion batteries maintain rechargeable storage capacity down to -31° F.
The dire demand for improved helium recapturing
The gas is in second place for being the most-abundant element in the universe, but on Earth it is considerably rare. It is produced by a few countries, with the U.S. and Russia in the lead.
Solar cells designed to shine for 30 years
These perovskite devices are projected to perform above industry standards for around 30 years, far more than the 20 years used as a threshold for solar cells.
An AGILE approach to improving photovoltaic performance
Inverted-pyramid-shaped structures are designed to collect sunlight from any angle and funnel it toward the solar cell beneath.
New Chesterton 638 electric motor grease protects bearings with extreme pressure, water and corrosion resistance
Designed for electric motor bearings operating in demanding conditions, 638 EMG can be used in motors operating with high vibrations and constant start/stop regimes.
Graphene prepared from petroleum coke
Electrochemical exfoliation has been demonstrated to convert this oil refinery byproduct into industrially valuable graphene.
Video: Cornstarch-infused gelatin mixture promises to protect fragile objects
The combination of gelatin and cornstarch granules reportedly created a gel that shields against strong impacts, outperforming gels composed entirely of gelatin alone.
Sensor sniffs out identity via breath
The team analyzed the breath of several volunteers, identifying 28 different compounds that could be employed for biometric authentication.
Historic oil field to yield its lithium resources
The project is estimated to produce approximately 20,000 tons of lithium hydroxide per year in the first phase of development.
Copper nanomesh developed for high bacteria and virus transfer surfaces
The researchers reduced the bulk of copper — which has well-known antimicrobial properties — by creating tiny strands of the material, which were then spun together at random to form the mesh.
Video: Nuclear power plant first to produce this medical isotope
For the first time, this short-lived medical isotope used in precision oncology for targeted therapy has been produced in a commercial nuclear power reactor.
Urine proves an efficient crop fertilizer
One group of farmers grew crops using traditional methods and the second group grew crops using urine — renamed Oga — to fertilize wheat. The second group of farmers was instructed on pasteurizing, storing and diluting their urine for use as a fertilizer.
Reusable hospital gowns expected to ease supply chain issues, eliminate waste
Inova Health System teamed with a sports apparel manufacturer to design and produce new isolation gowns that reportedly fit better, cooler and are reusable up to 100 times.
Process lowers cost, raises efficiency of hydrogen transport
The photocatalytic process simplifies the extraction of hydrogen gas from liquid carriers.
Edible QR codes can be used as anti-counterfeiting tool
The QR code on the fluorescent silk tag is imperceptible to the unaided eye. Likewise, the tags are also edible and do not affect the taste of the whiskey.
Antimicrobial plant-based food wrap promises to replace plastic
Using technology called focused rotary jet spinning, the Rutgers team produced polysaccharide/biopolymer-based fibers spun from a heating device. This stringy material can reportedly be shrink-wrapped around an assortment of foods such as avocado or a sirloin steak.
Phase out for plastics in US national parks
The use of single-use plastic products and packaging in 423 U.S. national parks will be phased out by 2032.