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Measuring impact nanoparticles on health and environment by looking at blood stream of chicken embryos (Science Daily)
Researchers are a step closer to helping solve a complex problem in nanotechnology: the impact nanoparticles have on human health and the environment. They have developed a methodology to measure various aspects of nanoparticles in the blood stream of chicken embryos. (get the story…) Related items University of Calgary chemist to solve a complex problem: Impact of... »
Scientists improving society poll (BigPond News)
A survey shows 84 per cent of Aussies feel positive about the impact of scientific advance on the community. (more…) Related items An electrifying discovery: New material to harvest electricity from body movements (PhysOrg) Weak Laser Can Ignite Nanoparticles, With Exciting Possibilities (redOrbit) Nanobotmodels Company offer vision of future DNA and cell-repair techniques (News-Medical-Net) Boffins peg co-polymers for cheap chip... »
Trends & Innovations - Monday (Investor’s Business Daily via Yahoo! News)
The first computer study to simulate the impact of white roofs on cities suggests that they can help cool cities and cut air-conditioning use. The study found that painting roofs white could lead to a 33% reduction in what’s called the urban heat island effect, meaning higher temperatures caused by tar roofs and other... »
Carbon Offset Your Business at RSNA 2009 with Schaef SystemTechnik’s Carbon Credits (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Schaef SystemTechnik GmbH seeks to help businesses in the medical IT sector impact upon their contribution to global warming through the provision of carbon credits, and is symbolising their commitment at this year’s Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago. (read the story…) Related items VI Systems partners for $38 million joint venture in Russia for... »
Inside Innovation At Xerox: Scientists Develop Chemical Armor To Extend The Lifespan Of Printer Components (ChemicalOnline)
Tasked with developing ways to extend the lifespan of printer components - and reduce their impact on the environment - a group of scientists at Xerox Corporation have developed a new chemical armor that protects photoreceptors, the light-sensitive elements in xerographic machines. Protected from normal wear and tear, a photoreceptor coated with the new... »
