Are silver nanoparticles a silver bullet against microbes?
Antimicrobials are used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. They can be in the form of antibiotics, used to treat bodily infections, or as an additive or coating on commercial products used to keep germs at bay......»»
Crispr Pioneer Jennifer Doudna Has the Guts to Take On the Microbiome
The world-famous biochemist is ready to tackle everything from immune disorders and mental illness to climate change—all by altering microbes in the digestive tract......»»
PS5 launches a new range of metallic covers and DualSense controllers
This new range of metallic covers and controllers for PS5 go on sale next month and include blue, red, and silver variants......»»
Polar experiments reveal seasonal cycle in Antarctic sea ice algae
In the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica, an unusual seasonal cycle occurs. During winter, from March to October, the sun barely rises. As seawater freezes it rejects salts, creating pockets of extra-salty brine where microbes live in winter. In s.....»»
SUPCASE UB Pro protects your new iPhone 15 from a 50-foot drop – or a bullet, 15% off [Sponsored]
When a company claims to offer the “ultimate” drop-proof case, you’d want to ask a few searching questions. But SUPCASE does have all the right answers for its Unicorn Beetle PRO, aka the UB Pro. The UB Pro won CNET’s first annual drop tes.....»»
Tiny nanocarriers could prove to be the magic bullet for acne sufferers
It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but Australian scientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles......»»
Enhancing atherosclerosis diagnosis using ultrasmall calcium carbonate nanoparticles
Atherosclerosis is characterized by the hardening of blood vessels, especially certain arteries, due to the local buildup of fibers and lipids (mainly cholesterol) in the inner wall of an artery, causing it to narrow. It is a complex disease that can.....»»
Scientists create anti-bacterial gel that is significantly more effective than other silver-based drugs
Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a hundred times more effective than other silver-based counterparts that also fights bacteria causing nosocomial infections......»»
Scientists find evolutionary clues while examining microbes in far-flung hot springs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists studied hot springs on different continents and found similarities in how some microbes adapted despite their geographic diversity......»»
Hybrid nanoparticles shine new light on targeting cancer cells
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those that form a solid tumor mass. They have created hybrid nanoparticles made of gold and copper sulfide that.....»»
Synthesis of nanoparticles by microorganisms: Exploring the green power of fungi
They are used as medicines, drug carriers and to combat microbes in hospitals, destroy plant pathogens and reduce the amount of traditional fertilizers used in agriculture—nanoparticles are taking over medicine and the agri-food industry......»»
7 Best Dot Grid Notebooks For Bullet Journaling of 2023
Getting a good dot grid notebook can be a hassle sometimes. Especially, if you are serious about what you are taking notes of and want to get back at it frequently. In that case, a dot grid notebook is the best you can go for. It gives you the aid wh.....»»
Genetic tools probe microbial dark matter
Patescibacteria are a group of puzzling, tiny microbes whose manner of staying alive has been difficult to fathom. Scientists can cultivate only a few types, yet these bacteria are a diverse group found in many environments......»»
Alaskan fishers fear another bleak season as crab populations dwindle in warming waters
Gabriel Prout worked four seasons on his father's crab boat, the Silver Spray, before joining his two brothers in 2020 to buy a half-interest plus access rights for a snow crab fishery that's typically the largest and richest in the Bering Sea. Then.....»»
Striking gold with molecular mystery solution for potential clean energy
Hydrogen spillover is exactly what it sounds like. Small metal nanoparticles anchored on a thermally stable oxide, like silica, comprise a major class of catalysts, which are substances used to accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed the.....»»
Idaho"s Silver Valley is still at risk 50 years after mine fire caused largest lead-poisoning case in US history
On Sept. 3, 1973, a fire swept through the baghouse of the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho's Silver Valley. The building was designed to filter pollutants produced by smelting, the melting of rocks that separates metal from its ore. The gases produced in t.....»»
Non-gas giant has 73 times Earth’s mass, bewildering its discoverers
Neptune-sized planet has a density similar to pure silver. Enlarge (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech) Scientists have been working on models of planet formation since before we knew exoplanets existed. Originally guided by the p.....»»
Apple event invite showcases iPhone 15 Pro colors, says leaker
The Wonderlust event invite is made up of blue, silver, and metallic hues that a leaker believes are the iPhone 15 Pro color options.iPhone 15 Pro colorsRecent rumors have solidified around iPhone 15 Pro color options suggesting that there won't be a.....»»
Hands-on with Cherry MX2A switches: A lot less wobble, a little more confusion
Cherry fights mechanical switch copycats with a new, yet familiar, lineup. Enlarge / Cherry's new MX2A mechanical switches (from left to right): Red, Blue, Brown, Black, Speed Silver, Silent Red. (credit: Scharon Harding).....»»
Twelve South refreshes HiRise Pro for Studio Display and M1 iMac with silver finish, more affordable price
Twelve South has just quielty launched a new edition of its HiRise Pro. The desktop accessory has long been a notable companion for streamlining your iMac setup, and now it’s getting some love for Apple’s more recent releases. more….....»»
Beats Studio Buds Plus go metallic with new cosmic pink and silver colors
Beats Studio Buds Plus will soon come in two new metallic colors: cosmic pink and cosmic silver. Both colors are launching at select retail stores next month. more….....»»