Aug 05 2011
Suitcase-Sized Device Detects Anthrax
Tests that normally require a full-sized lab and days to complete can now be performed in real-time on a computer chip.
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Jul 01 2011
Fluorescent Nanotubes Image Internal Organs
A dye composed of carbon nanotubes minimizes light scatter and produces clearer images.
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Jun 14 2011
Shrunken Head DNA Proves Horrific Folklore True
Genetic analysis of a shrunken head verifies anecdotal accounts of violent head-hunting in South America.
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Jun 02 2011
Petri Dish Brain Has ‘Short-term Memory’
Microbrain composed of embryonic rat neurons has 12 seconds of memory.
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May 24 2011
Microbes Can Affect Weather
Bacteria could be to blame for bad weather and may even influence climate change.
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May 06 2011
Bacteria-Laden Soap Not So Clean
Washing your hands regularly can help you stay healthy. But could it also get you sick?
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Apr 26 2011
Rainbow Poo Coming to a Toilet Bowl Near You
Genetically engineered bacteria detect toxins or disease and turn on the appropriate indicator colors.
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Apr 18 2011
Marine Corps Orders Bulletproof Underwear
Antimicrobial double weave silk material can help block blast particles.
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Apr 08 2011
Film Changes Color When Food Spoils
A sensor integrated into packaging changes color when food begins to go bad.
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Mar 31 2011
Used Motor Oil Pans Out to Be Reusable
A new technique uses microwaves to cheaply convert used motor oil into fuel.
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