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New Material Offers Safer Breast Implants, Integrates Cancer Treatment
By Ellen Ferrante published
Biorubbers offer unique protection.
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Unique Bacteria Fights Man-Made Chemical Mess
By Ayesha Monga Kravetz published
Researchers have developed a bacteria to fight this long-lasting man-made pollution.
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Advance in Assistive Technology from Class Project
By Colleen Kearney Rich published
George Mason University undergraduate students design a self-feeding device for a student with disabilities.
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New Company Creates Freedom for the Visually Impaired Researcher
By Monica Kanojia published
LabQuest and Logger Pro devices offer assistance while conducting scientific research.
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Closing the THz Gap with Graphene-based Devices
By Kerstin Mukerji published
Recent developments in materials and devices for terahertz wave manipulation have opened the door to new, improved applications in imaging and communications.
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The Mystery of the Money Tree Revealed
By Ellen Ferrante published
Scientists use chemistry to learn about an ancient bronze “money tree.”
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Toys Cars Offer Mobility to Children with Disabilities
By Ayesha Monga Kravetz published
Assistive robotics help children overcome adverse developmental effects of congenital immobility.
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Looking for a Change: Cell Motility Crucial for Development
By Salma Warshanna published
Michelle Starz-Gaiano investigates the mysteries of cell migration during egg development.
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