environmental applications

Now a new tool for diagnostics, crime-scene forensics


June 8th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 8 (IANS) Researchers have developed a potential new tool for medical diagnostics, testing food and water for contamination and crime-scene forensics. The technique uses a combination of light and electric fields ... Read more...

Posted in Sci-Tech |

Nanowire mesh to act as paper towel to clean up oil spills


May 31st, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 31 (ANI): Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a mat of nanowires, with the touch and feel of paper, which could be an important new tool ... Read more...

Posted in Health Science |

Now, anti-microbial paints that will fight germs in your homes and offices


January 23rd, 2008 - 12:30 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Researchers at the City College of New York (CCNY) and Rice University have developed a low-cost and environmentally friendly technique for producing anti-microbial paints, which could give homes ... Read more...

Posted in Health Science |