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Tiny medicines in the environment
Nanomedicine is progressing rapidly. However, the tiny nanoparticles that are being researched as carriers for drugs could in future find their way into water, soil... More
This filter made of graphene can turn salt water to drinking water
A sieve from England causes a sensation: It uses a graphene oxide membrane to convert salt into drinking water. Without much effort. With a little... More
Study finds salt nanoparticles are toxic to cancer cells
A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient. Sodium... More
New bandage material aids blood-clotting and doesn’t stick
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the National University of Singapore have developed a novel wound dressing that has a haemostatic effect and does not stick... More
Nanomedicine fast outpacing regulatory framework development – new JRC report
The JRC has published a detailed report into the slow development of regulatory framework around nanomedicines, highlighting a common challenge in all emerging technologies, that... More
Occupational dust exposure
The Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) has published three web documentaries on the topic of "Workplaces of the Future" as part of... More
Shortage of skilled workers in technical professions further exacerbated
Since the first installment of the Swiss Skills Shortage Index in 2016, this measure has trended in the same direction: upwards. Engineering and technical occupations... More
Anyone can identify plants – with the “Flora incognita” app
The German ministry of the environment is funding the use of artificial intelligence for plant identification with 2.38 million... More