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Antiviral Molecules Inspired by Sea Gods and Mermaids

Dec 13, 2019 | Biotechnology, Disease Prevention, Environment

Inactivating viruses from biopharmaceutical source materials can be achieved with detergents. However, the frequently used detergent Triton X-100 is ecotoxic and must be replaced with eco-friendly alternatives.

Identifying Illicit Drugs in Powdered Mixtures Using Magnetic Levitation

Dec 10, 2019 | Chemistry

The composition of suspicious powders that may contain illicit drugs can now be analyzed using a quick and simple method called magneto-Archimedes levitation (MagLev).

Providing Safe, Clean Water: Magnetic Nanoparticles with Ionic Liquids for Water Purification

Dec 3, 2019 | Chemistry, Environment

Researchers removed metals and organic impurities from water using magenetic nanoparticles that contain an ionic liquid phase.

The Promise of Cyborganic Beings

Nov 28, 2019 | Biotechnology, Commentary

In this essay, scientists from Spain and Denmark delve into the spectrum of possibilities offered by wearable and implantable healthcare devices and provide new insight into the cyborganic era.

Pharmacist-Led Interventions May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Nov 28, 2019 | Disease Prevention

Pharmacists‐led interventions can significantly reduce medical risk factors, supporting the involvement of pharmacists as healthcare providers in managing patients with hypertension, diabetes and dyslipidaemia.

A Journey Through the Last Decade

Nov 18, 2019 | Features

Advanced Science News takes a look back at the major achievements and stories in science from the 2010s.

Storing Energy in Hydrogen

Nov 15, 2019 | Energy, Environment

A novel catalyst with activity 20x higher than platinum could be used to store and retrieve energy stored in chemical bonds.

In Memoriam: Professor Elazar Gutmanas

Oct 30, 2019 | News

Professor Elazar Gutmanas October 1939 - October 2019 On 26 October 2019, the materials research community was shaken by the sad news that Emeritus Professor Elazar Gutmanas succumbed to severe injuries inflicted by a tragic accident during an experiment he was...