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cancer treatments, breast implants

New Material Offers Safer Breast Implants, Integrates Cancer Treatment

By Ellen Ferrante published

Biorubbers offer unique protection.

Breast Cancer
pcb, bci, bacteria, toxins

Unique Bacteria Fights Man-Made Chemical Mess

By Ayesha Monga Kravetz published

Researchers have developed a bacteria to fight this long-lasting man-made pollution.

Microbiology
assistive technology advances

Advance in Assistive Technology from Class Project

By Colleen Kearney Rich published

George Mason University undergraduate students design a self-feeding device for a student with disabilities.

Engineering
Independence Science, ILAB, blind, visually impaired, scientists, science students, visual impairment, lab research, field research

New Company Creates Freedom for the Visually Impaired Researcher

By Monica Kanojia published

LabQuest and Logger Pro devices offer assistance while conducting scientific research.

Tech
microwaves, electormagnetic waves, NSF

Closing the THz Gap with Graphene-based Devices

By Kerstin Mukerji published

Recent developments in materials and devices for terahertz wave manipulation have opened the door to new, improved applications in imaging and communications.

Physics & Mathematics
nsf, chinese money tree, chemisty, history

The Mystery of the Money Tree Revealed

By Ellen Ferrante published

Scientists use chemistry to learn about an ancient bronze “money tree.”

Human Behavior
national science foundation, nsf, behind the scenes, bts, robotics, University of Delaware, disability, assistive robots, children, wheelchairs

Toys Cars Offer Mobility to Children with Disabilities

By Ayesha Monga Kravetz published

Assistive robotics help children overcome adverse developmental effects of congenital immobility.

Robotics
developmental biology, cell motility

Looking for a Change: Cell Motility Crucial for Development

By Salma Warshanna published

Michelle Starz-Gaiano investigates the mysteries of cell migration during egg development.

Health
traumatic brain injury, TBI, concussion, encephalopathy

Brain Injury Research Leads to Better Protection for Athletes, Soldiers

By Kerstin Mukerji published

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptoms related to blast exposure and tackling can be greatly lessened by controlling the reactive movement of the head.

Mind
NSF, calcium, fructose

The Relationship Between Fructose and Bone Fragility

By Luz Ayda Krafsig published

Does fructose make our bones fragile?

Health
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