XSTAT Sponge-Filled Syringe Saves the Life of a Soldier Shot In the Thigh

Six months ago, we reported a new device called the XSTAT, which was approved by the FDA and capable of plugging bullet wounds in seconds. Well, the unique gunshot-plugging syringe just saved its first life,…

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Turning Biomass Into Fuel & Plastics Using Reverse Photosynthesis

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, led by Claus Felby, have developed a new method they call “reverse photosynthesis” that has the potential to revolutionize the production of chemicals and fuels used in…

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Brewery Develops Edible Six Pack Rings to Help Keep Marine Life Safe

If you haven’t seen the heartbreaking pictures of aquatic animals trapped in scrap plastic six pack rings that people discard in the ocean, do yourself a favor and Google it. There’s no reason it should…

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Chem-Phys Patch Monitors Electrocardiogram Heart Signals As You Workout

The majority of fitness trackers you find people wearing today are capable of performing simple tasks, most notably tracking how many steps the user takes in a day. However, researchers from the University of California,…

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Despatch Introduces LFC2-12 Class A Laboratory Oven

Despatch Industries is expanding its line of Class A Laboratory ovens with the introduction of the 12 cubic foot LFC2-12. The new larger capacity will be added to a line that includes a 3.8 cubic…

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Microsoft Prototype Smartphone Detects and Reacts To Gestures Before You Touch It

The title sounds a bit confusing but there is no good way to describe how Microsoft’s new prototype smartphone works. Essentially, the device can detect the user’s fingers hovering over the screen and will pull up buttons before…

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The Largest Coal Producer In China Is Constructing a Massive Solar Plant

The Shenhua Group is the largest coal producer in China, a country which happens to produce more coal than any other nation in the world. Now, the Shenhua Group is partnering with California-based SolarReserve, in order…

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BMW Announces SOS Call System To Help Keep Motorcyclists Safe

Emergency call systems aren’t anything new, however most are limited to automobiles only. BMW wants to change this by offering a SOS call system for motorcyclists capable of automatically detected crashes and calling emergency services…

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