Even "Environmentally Friendly" Fireworks Significantly Reduce Air Quality
NewsFireworks are used in celebrations around the world, however, they emit large amounts of pollutants into the atmosphere. Now, researchers have estimated that, although so-called environmentally friendly fireworks emit 15–65% less particulate matter than traditional fireworks, they still significantly deteriorate air quality.
Read moreAncient DNA Provides Insights on How Tuberculosis Shaped the Human Immune System
NewsCOVID-19 is only the latest infectious disease to have had an outsized impact on human life. A new study employing ancient human DNA reveals how tuberculosis has affected European populations over the past 2,000 years, specifically the impact that disease has had on the human genome.
Read moreStep Closer to Eco-Friendly Fungicides Thanks to Protein Discovery
NewsNew research reveals an essential step in scientists' quest to create targeted, more eco-friendly fungicides that protect food crops. Scientists found that plants use extracellular vesicles to launch RNA molecules at fungal invaders, suppressing the genes that make the fungi dangerous.
Read moreDoes a Vegan Diet Negatively Impact Bone Health?
NewsThe vegan diet is on trend, but how does it impact health? A recent study determined the bone health of vegans and non-vegans using an ultrasound measurement of the heel bone. On average, people following a vegan diet had lower ultrasound values compared to the other group, indicating poorer bone health.
Read moreTeach Me in 10
ArticleAt Technology Networks we understand the importance of time. That's why we've launched Teach Me in 10 a video series that challenges scientists to present and summarize their research area, a scientific concept, or technology in ten minutes or less.
Read moreThe Coronavirus Pandemic
ArticleOn December 31, 2019, the first cases of a novel coronavirus were identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. Here, we curate a collection of news and content related to what has become the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGas Chromatography
ArticleIn this article, we bring together resources from the across the site on gas chromatography, how it works, its pairing with downstream techniques and what its applications are.
Read moreDeveloping an mRNA Vaccine for Cancer Immunotherapy
ArticleScientists have developed a hydrogel that releases mRNA nanoparticles slowly when injected under the skin, with the aim of developing an mRNA-based vaccine for cancer immunotherapy. Technology Networks interviewed the researchers to find out more.
Read moreSustainable Food Science: Converting Food Waste Into Useful Products
ArticleIn the US, an estimated 30-40% of the food supply goes to waste, that's roughly 220 pounds of food waste per person each year. Turning this waste into something useful is therefore a priority and a strong example of sustainability.
Read moreCrawfish: “THE NEXT BIG THING” in the Aquaculture Industry Thanks to Breakthrough Technology
ArticleWith growing demand from the food industry, a Singapore-based company is in the process of patenting technology and building a specific pathogen free hatchery to increase the number of crawfish fry produced and lower their hatching mortality. This technology could change the face of global aquaculture.
Read moreInternational Conference on Advance Materials Science and Graphene Nano Technology
EventMar 25 - Mar 26, 2021
Manchester, UK