A new antimicrobial cotton textile with Cu ions in nanofibers
Cotton textiles are ubiquitous in daily life, and they are also one of the primary mediums for transmitting viruses and bacteria. Conventional approaches to fabricating antiviral and antibacterial textiles generally load the functional additives onto.....»»
Astronomers detect radio recombination lines of carbon/oxygen ions for first time
A research team from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has detected radio recombination lines (RRLs) of ions heavier than helium for the first time, using the TianMa 65-m Radio Telescope (TMRT). These lin.....»»
Scientists thread rows of metal atoms into nanofiber bundles
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully threaded atoms of indium metal in between individual fibers in bundles of transition metal chalcogenide nanofibers. By steeping the bundles in indium gas, rows of atoms were able to mak.....»»
Researchers develop a new AI-based "finder" of antimicrobial peptides
Over the last few decades, antimicrobial resistance has become a major public health concern globally. This has led to a search for alternative methods of treating microbial infections......»»
Non-invasive imaging of spatiotemporal ion distribution across cell membranes
The cell membrane has numerous channels for the transport of various substances, including ions, between the cell and its environment. Ion transport determines the ion exchange rate (or the transmembrane transport coefficient), which, in turn, contro.....»»
Study reveals how drug resistant bacteria secrete toxins, suggesting targets to reduce virulence
Antimicrobial resistance represents one of the top 10 global public health threats according to the World Health Organization, and scientists have been scrambling to find new tools to cure the most deadly drug-resistant infections......»»
New battery seems to offer it all: Lithium-metal/lithium-air electrodes
In the lab at least, its materials are stable for over 1,000 cycles. Enlarge (credit: Chanakarn Phinakan) Current lithium batteries are based on intercalation—lithium ions squeeze into spaces within electrode materials.....»»
New battery seems to offer it all: lithium-metal/lithium-air electrodes
In the lab at least, its materials are stable for over 1,000 cycles. Enlarge (credit: Chanakarn Phinakan) Current lithium-based batteries are based on intercalation—lithium ions squeeze into spaces within electrode mat.....»»
Researchers entangle ions across a 230-meter quantum network
Trapped ions have previously only been entangled in one and the same laboratory. Now, teams led by Tracy Northup and Ben Lanyon from the University of Innsbruck have entangled two ions over a distance of 230 meters......»»
Looking beyond microplastics: Cotton and synthetic microfibers impact behavior and growth of aquatic organisms
While microplastics have received significant attention in recent years for their negative environmental impacts, a new study from Oregon State University scientists found microfibers from synthetic materials as well as cotton impacted the behavior a.....»»
Smart stitches to reduce infection, simplify post op monitoring
A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could be a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches......»»
New research computes first step toward predicting lifespan of electric space propulsion systems
Electric space propulsion systems use energized atoms to generate thrust. The high-speed beams of ions bump against the graphite surfaces of the thruster, eroding them a little more with each hit, and are the systems' primary lifetime-limiting factor.....»»
Powering wearable technology with MXene textile supercapacitor "patch"
Researchers at Drexel University are one step closer to making wearable textile technology a reality. Recently published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, materials scientists from Drexel's College of Engineering, in partnership with a team at.....»»
Antimicrobial, air-clearing qualities of architectural biomaterials
Can building materials make indoor air healthier?.....»»
CASETiFY launches two protective cases and a sleeve for MacBook Pro
CASETiFY has released two new shock-absorbing cases and one sleeve for the 2023 MacBook Pro models.New MacBook accessories from CASETiFYCASETiFY's cases are antimicrobial, enforced with enhanced shock absorption technology called EcoShock, and made w.....»»
Where do your online shopping returns end up? In the trash, new research finds
For e-commerce companies, it is cheaper to throw away returned items rather than selling them again. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden interviewed members of the textile and electronics industries, hoping to better understand a.....»»
What do oranges, coffee grounds and seaweed have in common? They outshine cotton in sustainable fashion
Ever considered the carbon footprint of manufacturing your favorite shirt?.....»»
Simulations and experiments reveal unprecedented detail about water"s motion in salt water
In salt water solutions, water molecules rapidly move around salt ions at a scale of more than a trillion times a second, according to both experiments and simulations led by scientists at New York University and the Sorbonne......»»
The mechanism of cosmic magnetic fields explored in the laboratory
Plasma is matter that is so hot that the electrons are separated from atoms. The electrons float freely and the atoms become ions. This creates an ionized gas—plasma—that makes up nearly all of the visible universe. Recent research shows that mag.....»»
Scientists discover potential new method to treat superbug infections
Scientists at University of Galway delved into the issue of antimicrobial resistance—one of the greatest threats to human health—discovering the potential to improve treatment options for superbug MRSA infections using penicillin-type antibiotics.....»»
Make an Iron-on Textile Circuit and Learn All About Wearables
It’s 15 years since LilyPad — learn what’s new and make your first iron-on circuit! The post Make an Iron-on Textile Circuit and Learn All About Wearables appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»