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Engineering Science

An innovative, green, novel antimicrobial air filtration technology can mitigate air-borne infection

December 21, 2022
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A newly developed air filter can deactivate the germs ‘self-cleaning’ them out of the system using ingredients commonly found in green tea. 

Biochemistry

Specific molecules that mediate transport of lipids inside a cell and to the bloodstream

December 21, 2022
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Study findings could help further studies directed at reducing lipid levels in the blood, a topic of interest because excess lipids can cause obesity, diabetes and cardiac problems. 

Biology

Wild African elephants choose paths leading directly to their favourite food

December 21, 2022
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The findings could help conservationists forecast potential human-elephant conflict hotspots when favourite plants overlap with human settlements.

Evolutionary Science

Early humans may have first walked upright in the trees

December 21, 2022
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Researchers explored the behaviours of wild chimpanzees - our closest living relative - living in the Issa Valley of western Tanzania, within the region of the East African Rift Valley.

Environmental Science

Logged tropical forests are surprisingly vibrant and need protection

December 21, 2022
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Researchers find tropical forests that have been logged still retain good ecological health, and should be protected from conversion to plantations.

Artificial Intelligence

AI enables more effective humanitarian action

December 21, 2022
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Researchers have developed a program that can generate population density estimates with unparalleled precision, and only needs a rough estimate at the regional level to learn.

Chemical Engineering

Microparticles could help prevent vitamin A deficiency

December 21, 2022
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Fortifying foods with new polymer particles containing vitamin A could promote better vision and health for millions of people.

Computer Technology

Choices of virtual environments and avatars can promote positive psychological outcomes

December 21, 2022
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In the realm of virtual reality (VR), users can completely transform the appearances of themselves as avatars and of their digital environments, all at the mere click of a button.

Chemical Engineering

Taking inspiration from nature to make molecules like nature does

December 21, 2022
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Study describes a new technique devised in his lab that allows for the precise selection of molecular handedness in chemical reactions.

Computer Technology

Scientists create living smartwatch powered by slime mold

December 21, 2022
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Devices such as cell phones, laptops and smartwatches are constant companions for most people, spending days and nights in their pocket, on their wrist, or otherwise close at hand.

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