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Detecting Biohazards with Nanofibers

November 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment

CU biodegradable wipe would quickly detect biohazards, from avian flu to E. Coli: ‘Detecting bacteria, viruses and other dangerous substances in hospitals, airplanes and other commonly contaminated places could soon be as easy as wiping a napkin or paper towel across a surface. “It’s very inexpensive, it wouldn’t require that someone be highly trained to [...]

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To Prevent Scientific Fraud: Changes in Science Magazine

November 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Special Online Collection: Hwang et al. Controversy – Committee Report, Response, and Background. ‘On December 1, 2006, Science will officially publish, on its Web site, the report of a committee commissioned by the journal to review its practices in the period leading up to the publication of the 2004 and 2005 stem cell papers by [...]

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Anions in Space

November 29, 2006 | Leave a Comment

First Molecular Anion Identified In Space: ‘Once thought too fragile to exist in the severe environment of outer space, molecular anions may actually be ubiquitous there. For the first time, researchers have observed in astronomical clouds large amounts of a negatively charged molecule: the hexatriyne anion, or C6H- (Astrophys. J. 2006, 652, L141). Detection of [...]

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Battery University

November 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Battery University. ‘Battery University is an on-line resource that provides practical battery knowledge for engineers, educators, students and battery users alike. The papers address battery chemistries, best battery choices and ways to make your battery last longer. The presentations are easy-to-read and are limited to about 1000 words. The material is based on the book [...]

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Recent Nanotechnology News From Rice University

November 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Pure carbon nanotubes pass first in vivo test. ‘In the first experiments of their kind, researchers at Rice University and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have determined that carbon nanotubes injected directly into the bloodstream of research lab animals cause no immediate adverse health effects and circulate for more than one [...]

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