New copper coating could be the next superbug fighter
A new copper coating that kills bacteria quicker and in greater amounts than current formulations could soon be available for hospitals and other high-traffic facilities......»»
Researchers develop new method to increase effectiveness of nanomedicines
Researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered a new, more effective method of preventing the body's own proteins from treating nanomedicines like foreign invaders, by covering the nanoparticles with a coating to suppress the immune response that dampe.....»»
New Lava-Like Coating Can Stop Fires In Their Tracks
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: It takes a lot of science to stop a fire. To prevent homes and workplaces from going up in smoke, manufacturers have added flame retardants to plastic, wood, and steel building materials for decades. But.....»»
Heat conduction is important for droplet dynamics
For driving in the rain, it's preferable that the raindrops roll or bounce off the windshield instead of coating it or even freezing. A team of engineers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis has found that condu.....»»
Sugar Additive Trehalose Could Have Helped Spread Dangerous Superbug Around the US
A sugar additive used in several foods could have helped spread a seriously dangerous superbug around the US, according to a 2018 study. ScienceAlert reports: The finger of blame is pointed squarely at the sugar trehalose, found in foods such as nutr.....»»
130-year-old time capsule found in base of statue of Confederate general
The box will be opened on Tuesday, said Virginia Governor Ralph Northam. TwitterWASHINGTON: Workers dismantling a Confederate general's statue pedestal discovered a copper box believed to be buried 130 years ago, the second apparent t.....»»
Coating surfaces with a thin layer of copper has the potential to kill the virus causing COVID-19 faster
Researchers have discovered that using a thin-film coating of copper or copper compounds on surfaces could enhance copper's ability to inactivate or destroy the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for COVID-19......»»
Reducing copper in the body alters cancer metabolism to reduce risk of aggressive breast cancer
Depleting copper levels may reduce the production of energy that cancer cells need to travel and establish themselves in other parts of the body by a process referred to as metastasis, according to a new study. The discovery of the underlying mechani.....»»
Car-use thermal material sales to drive Ventec revenue gains in 2022
Taiwan-based Ventec Electronics, dedicated to specialty copper-clad laminates (CCL) and thermal materials, expects shipments of high-performance thermal substrate materials for automotive headlights to drive its revenue growth in 2022, according to i.....»»
Ex-Street Fighter Boss Yoshinori Ono Moves To New Company Under Aniplex
Former Street Fighter boss Yoshinori Ono is moving from Delightworks to a new company under Aniplex. The post Ex-Street Fighter Boss Yoshinori Ono Moves To New Company Under Aniplex appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Yoshinori Ono, the for.....»»
Decreased fungicide application causes decline of resistant fungal pathogens indicating hidden in field fitness costs
The use of fungicides to treat plant pathogens dates back 150 years, when a mixture of lime and copper sulfate, known as the "Bordeaux mixture," was used to control fungal diseases in French vineyards. However, as fungicide usage has increased, their.....»»
How to play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate online with friends
It's important to show your friends that you're the best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter. Here is how to set up an online arena to challenge your friends......»»
New copper surface eliminates bacteria in just two minutes, scientists report
A new copper surface that kills bacteria more than 100 times faster and more effectively than standard copper could help combat the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs......»»
A step toward "living biotherapeutics"
Chemical engineers have developed a protective coating that helps anaerobic microbes survive the manufacturing process, making it potentially easier to use them to treat gastrointestinal disease......»»
Street Fighter 5 is one of gaming’s best redemption stories
After five years, Street Fighter 5 has finally reached its end. The road it traveled wasn't the smoothest, but its journey was an interesting one......»»
This is how the superbug Pseudomonas aeruginosa reacts to antibiotics
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is resistant to all antibiotics on the market. Therefore, there is a great need for new therapeutic approaches. In order to find them, it helps to understand how the germ reacts to active substances......»»
An AI Finds Superbug-Killing Potential in Human Proteins
A team scoured the human proteome for antimicrobial molecules and found thousands, plus a surprise about how animals evolved to fight infections......»»
Street Fighter 5 Update 3.10 Rolls Out With Luke, New Costumes, And More
The Street Fighter 5 update 3.10 patch notes have been announced by Capcom, with Luke now a playable character in the game. The post Street Fighter 5 Update 3.10 Rolls Out With Luke, New Costumes, And More appeared first on PlayStation Universe......»»
Chemists design "molecular sea of flags" as basis for novel catalysts
Researchers at the University of Bonn have developed a molecular structure that can cover graphite surfaces with a sea of tiny flagged "flagpoles." The properties of this coating are highly variable. It may provide a basis for the development of new.....»»
Street Fight V’s Last Character To Join The Roster, Luke, Is Now The Future Of The Franchise
A PlayStation Blog post gives us a tiny tidbit of information regarding Luke, Street Fighter V's last character being the future of Street Fighter. The post Street Fight V’s Last Character To Join The Roster, Luke, Is Now The Future Of The Fran.....»»
Sugar could help repair artificial human joints
A sugar-containing polymer coating could one day help repair artificial joint implants, like hip replacements, when they are damaged through wear and tear, according to new research......»»