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Sodium nitrite is often added to cured meats, in order to prevent spoilage while also giving the meats their distinctive color and flavor. It can also cause health problems in large amounts, however, which is why a color-changing film has been created … Continue reading Meat-testing film changes color to warn of high nitrite levels
There is a lot for us still to learn about the dangers microplastics pose to the environment and the health of living organisms, but one thing is clear, their presence is widespread and only becoming more-so. Scientists have come up with a novel cleanu… Continue reading Light-activated fish-shaped robot soaks up microplastics from the water
As the source of power for electric cars and many other modes of clean transportation, improvements in battery technology stand to benefit vehicle performance in a number of important ways. This includes not just range figures but how well they can ope… Continue reading Bumpy electrode makes for smooth battery operation at sub-zero temps
Close overnight monitoring in a medical laboratory can offer a clear picture of sleep quality, and while wrist-worn tracking devices are a more viable solution for everyday folk, these don’t offer near the same level of accuracy. Scientists in China ha… Continue reading Sleep-tracking smart pillow powers itself through head movement
While we may think of wood as being earthy and natural, wooden materials such as plywood and particleboard typically contain formaldehyde-based adhesives that give off toxic fumes. Such is not the case with a new adhesive, however, which is made from g… Continue reading Sugar and citric acid used to create nontoxic plywood glue
Urine analysis may indeed be a valuable source of information on a patient’s health, but arranging for samples to be taken and analyzed can be time-consuming. A new sensor could help, by allowing diapers to do the job on an ongoing basis.Continue Readi… Continue reading New sensor could pave the way for urine-analyzing diapers
While many people might say that chocolate couldn’t possibly be improved, such may not be the case. According to a recent study, a new cocoa bean treatment results in “fruitier, more flowery-tasting” dark chocolate.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags… Continue reading New bean treatment shown to produce fruitier, flowerier dark chocolate
While some folks might say that obese people should just exercise more and eat less, things aren’t always quite that simple. With that fact in mind, a new implant is being designed to help boost the weight-loss process, by killing hunger-inducing cells… Continue reading Non-surgical implant uses laser light to treat obesity
Researchers have reported a new non-hormonal male contraceptive pill that disrupts a particular protein involved in sperm formation. Tests in mice have so far been promising, showing effective prevention of pregnancy, reversibility within weeks, and no… Continue reading Male contraceptive pill proves effective and reversible in mice
Lead-contaminated tap water is still a problem in much of the world, where conventional lead removal filters may be too expensive for most households. An inexpensive new filter could help – and it was designed by a group of high school students.Continu… Continue reading Low-cost student-designed filter removes lead from tap water