Collaborate Disseminate
Whether they’re in cars, buildings or airplanes, most of today’s noise-blocking acoustic tiles are made of petrochemical-derived foam. A more eco-friendly alternative may be on the way, however, in the form of seaweed-derived membranes.Continue Reading… Continue reading Seaweed-based membranes could find use in “greener” soundproofing
While autoclaves are considered essential for sterilizing medical equipment in First World health care facilities, they’re often not available in developing nations where access to electricity is limited. A new solar-powered autoclave may be the answer… Continue reading Solar-powered autoclave designed for use in Third World clinics
When harmful bacteria colonize the surface of items such as medical implants, they form slimy antibiotic-resistant coatings known as biofilms. Scientists have devised a new way of removing such films, and it involves magnetically steering augmented tea… Continue reading Tea bud “robots” used to kill and clear bacteria