Swarms of miniature robots clean up microplastics and microbes, simultaneously (video)
In a study in ACS Nano, researchers describe swarms of microscale robots (microrobots) that captured bits of plastic and bacteria from water. Afterward, the bots were decontaminated and reused.
3-May-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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Marriage of synthetic biology and 3D printing produces programmable living materials
Researchers report in ACS Central Science that they have 3D printed a bioink containing plant cells that were then genetically modified, producing programmable materials. Applications could someday include biomanufacturing and sustainable...
26-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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This salt battery harvests osmotic energy where the river meets the sea
Estuaries — where freshwater rivers meet the salty sea — are great locations for birdwatching and kayaking. In these areas, waters containing different salt concentrations mix and may be sources of sustainable, “blue” osmotic energy....
19-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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Study finds iron-rich enamel protects, but doesn’t color, rodents’ orange-brown incisors
Microscopic studies of rodent incisors revealed nano-sized pockets of iron-rich material that form a protective shield, a finding that could improve human dentistry, say researchers in ACS Nano.
12-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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Waterproof ‘e-glove’ could help scuba divers communicate
Researchers reporting in ACS Nano have constructed a waterproof “e-glove” that wirelessly transmits hand gestures made underwater to a computer that translates them into messages. The new technology could someday help divers communicate better...
5-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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Testing environmental water to monitor COVID-19 spread in unsheltered encampments
To better understand COVID-19’s spread during the pandemic, public health officials expanded wastewater surveillance. These efforts track SARS-CoV-2 levels and health risks among most people, but they miss people who live without shelter, a...
29-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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Water-based paints: Less stinky, but some still contain potentially hazardous chemicals
Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as “greener” and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing...
29-Mar-2024 10:00 AM EDT
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A simple way to harvest more ‘blue energy’ from waves
Researchers report in ACS Energy Letters that repositioning the electrode in a “blue energy” harvesting device — from the center of a see-sawing liquid-filled tube to the end where the water crashes with the most force — dramatically...
29-Mar-2024 8:00 AM EDT
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New Ingredients Keep Us Screaming for Ice Cream
Scientists in Wisconsin have discovered an ingredient that prevents the formation of ice crystals that can spoil the smooth, silky texture of ice cream and other frozen foods. The substance, which acts like an antifreeze, is non-toxic and doesn't...
13-Jun-2008 1:00 PM EDT