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Phys.org / From trash to climate tech: Rubber gloves find new life as carbon capturers
Every year, over 100 billion nitrile rubber gloves are produced. They are made from synthetic polymers—a material chemically related to plastic and derived from crude oil. The vast majority is used in the health care sector, ...
Tech Xplore / Robotic wing inspired by nature delivers leap in underwater stability
Researchers have taken inspiration from nature to create a robotic wing that can sense and adapt to changes in water to deliver unparalleled stability. Drawing on the adaptive movements of birds and fish, the wing senses ...
Phys.org / Green turtle nests may bury 'plastic rocks' and endanger the species
Even the most remote regions of the globe are not free from plastic pollution. In a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have detected plastic rocks ...
Phys.org / Using moon dirt with 3D printing to build future lunar colonies
Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D printing method, researchers ...
Phys.org / Satellite data enable first global estimate of aerosol cloud cooling
Particles in the atmosphere, known as aerosols, cool the climate by acting as cloud condensation nuclei. The more cloud droplets form around these particles, the less sunlight penetrates a cloud. This cools the climate, although ...
Phys.org / 'Don't leave late' is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why
Where are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think it's at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, ...
Phys.org / From the Late Bronze Age to today, the Old Irish Goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
New research has revealed that the Old Irish Goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findings suggest that the rare indigenous breed represents a continuous Irish ...
Tech Xplore / A new eco-friendly water battery could theoretically last for centuries
The problem with many types of modern batteries is that they rely on harsh chemicals to work. Not only can these corrosive liquids damage internal parts over time, but they can also leach into soil and water when disposed ...
Medical Xpress / UK study links higher social deprivation to less diverse gut bacteria
Living in a poorer neighborhood in the UK could impact the makeup of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health. New research, led by King's College London and the University of Nottingham, found that people ...
Medical Xpress / A 3D-printed swallowable robot could perform gastrointestinal procedures
Recent technological advances have opened new possibilities for the development of advanced medical devices, including tiny robots that can safely move inside the human body. Some of these systems could help to simplify complex ...
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are not as untraceable as criminals think—new study
3D-printed guns are a growing threat to public safety. The blueprints used to make these firearms can be found online, making them easily accessible. With a relatively cheap 3D printer and a quick web search, anyone could ...
Medical Xpress / Why a 'spring in your step' happens: Dopamine may trigger a quick burst of movement vigor
New research by engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to get to the bottom of why, as the saying goes, you get a "skip in your step" when you're happy.
