Collaborate Disseminate
It’s the end of the academic semester for many students around the globe, so here comes the flurry of DIY projects. Always a great time to check out all the cool hacks from our readers all over the world. One project that piques our interest comes courtesy of [Jason Ummel] …read more
Perovskite is quickly emerging as a frontrunner for more efficient solar cells, but it has one major problem – it’s a bit too fragile. Now, a team of engineers led by Purdue University has found that adding one bulky molecule can stabilize the material… Continue reading Bulky molecule makes more stable perovskite solar cells
Although the causes of chronic indigestion aren’t entirely understood, the condition typically involves the stomach not expanding and contracting properly as food is ingested. New research now suggests that in-ear nerve stimulation could help remedy th… Continue reading A zap in the ear could help quell indigestion
Efforts to improve on today’s battery technology has scientists turning to all sorts of materials, and in some cases these might come from the eco-friendly end of the spectrum. A new technology out of Purdue University is a shining example of this, wit… Continue reading Microwaves convert plastic into key battery component in two minutes
Technologies that automate functions of the home, like smart lights and thermostats, can not only make running a household more convenient, but avoid a lot of energy wastage at the same time. Scientists at Purdue University are putting forward another … Continue reading Cheap CO2 sensor can cut energy use by detecting breathing in a room
We already knew that copper kills bacteria on contact, as it releases ions that rupture bacterial cell membranes. The material could soon do so faster than ever, however, thanks to a new laser-based surface treatment.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &a… Continue reading Simple laser treatment boosts copper’s antibacterial effect
Polar ice and glaciers aren’t the only things at risk of melting as a result of climate change. The Arctic permafrost is beginning to thaw as well, with scientists concerned that this will release huge amounts of greenhouse gases stored there. But now … Continue reading Soil microbes may counter methane release from thawing permafrost
One physiological consequence of cancer and other diseases spreading throughout the body can be the hardening of the structure surrounding cells called the extracellular matrix. Scientists at Purdue University have now developed a new way to detect suc… Continue reading New lab-on-a-chip device detects spread of disease using sound waves
Many drones already utilize ultrasound to detect individual obstacles lying directly in their path. A proposed new drone system, however, would use sound to determine where all of the walls are within a room – providing guidance when vision- or light-b… Continue reading Drone guidance system uses sound to “see” walls
Cancer is a crafty foe, not least because traces often remain after surgery and can trigger a relapse later on. Now a new technology to fight those dangerous leftovers – a cold atmospheric plasma system – has been approved for human clinical … Continue reading FDA approves clinical trial of cold plasma "scalpel" for cancer treatment