Archive for the 'Technology' Category



Lab-on-a-Chip Made of Paper

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Paper-based microfluidic devices could yield cheap, disposable diagnostic tests.

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China Lacks Earthquake Early-Warning System

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Technologies to provide alerts about impending earthquakes are still in their infancy.

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Smoothing Out Nano Edges

Monday, May 12th, 2008
A new method melts away tiny defects in nanostructures.

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Next-Generation Diagnostics

Monday, May 12th, 2008
A startup can detect tiny traces of cancer markers in blood samples.

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Returning to the Moon

Monday, May 12th, 2008
New technologies on NASA’s next lunar spacecraft will collect information to make human exploration safer.

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Double-Amputee Runner Awaits Verdict

Monday, May 12th, 2008
Oscar Pistorius will soon know whether he can compete in able-bodied competitions using prosthetics that some say give him an unfair advantage.

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A New Approach to Treating Alzheimer’s

Sunday, May 11th, 2008
Electrodes implanted in the brain show promise in early trials.

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Nanohealing Material Heads to Market

Sunday, May 11th, 2008
A startup is planning human trials for a nanostructured material that quickly stops bleeding.

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Low-Energy Water Filtration

Sunday, May 11th, 2008
A new membrane-free water-purification system uses small amounts of energy.

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A Faster Way to Detect Heart Attacks

Thursday, May 8th, 2008
A diagnostic chip tests saliva to determine if someone is having a heart attack.

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