A coughing, sneezing, 3D-printed model of the human nose and upper airway has provided researchers with a better understanding of how airborne infections are transmitted. The knowledge will aid in developing effective ways of reducing that spread.Continue ReadingCategory: Infectious Diseases, Illnesses and conditions, Body & MindTags: Airborne, Infections, Lung, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
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Sneeze simulator shows spread of invisible bugs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 95 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Common bug's tiny balls inspire UV shields and invisibility cloaking
Posted by ArielTechGeek 406 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
We humans like to think we’re so clever, but in many cases nature has beaten us to the punch with a better version. The newest example comes from a humble insect that’s probably in your own backyard, which makes nanoscale soccer balls that hide it from predators – inspiring better UV protection, sunscreens and maybe even cloaking tech.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Insect, new
Low- & non-alcoholic beer may be a breeding ground for food-borne bugs
Posted by ArielTechGeek 508 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new study has found that compared to regular-strength beer, low- and non-alcoholic beers may be a breeding ground for food-borne pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella, which can be introduced during manufacturing, storage, or pouring.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Beer, Alcohol, Bacteria, Cornell University
New mosquito repellents keep bugs at bay for over 8 hours
Posted by ArielTechGeek 825 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Mosquito repellent is an everyday weapon to keep those biting bugs at bay, but it can be frustratingly fickle. Now researchers in Italy have developed new formulations that they say can last as long as eight hours, are odorless and boast other advantages.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Mosquito, Insect, Chemicals, Chemistry, Italy
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