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Oct 6, 2017
A novel textile material that keeps itself germ-free
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, materials
Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections — a textile that disinfects itself.
And independent tests show it can reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent.
By incorporating the specially-engineered textile in a device designed to be used on hospital doors instead of the traditional aluminium door plate, that part of the door that people push to open it — they aim to bolster hand hygiene.
Oct 6, 2017
These dental fillings could allow your teeth to heal themselves
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: biotech/medical
Oct 6, 2017
This concrete can heal itself, saving billions in construction costs
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: materials
Oct 6, 2017
This method is easier for physicians and saving lives for patients
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: biotech/medical
Oct 6, 2017
Santa Claus Lies in an Ancient Undisturbed Grave in Turkey, Claim Archaeologists
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Despite what you may have heard, Santa Claus is – or was – real, and archaeologists in Turkey think they’ve pinpointed the location of his final resting place.
Centuries before the jolly red mascot became a fixture of Christmas consumerism, Saint Nicholas was a 4th century bishop who inspired the modern Santa myth – and new claims suggest the grave of this gift-giving churchman lies beneath an ancient church in southern Turkey.
After three months of investigations, Turkish archaeologists say they’ve discovered what looks like an intact temple and burial grounds underneath Saint Nicholas Church in the province of Antalya, in a town called Demre – formerly known as Myra, where Saint Nicholas was made bishop.
Oct 6, 2017
This startup says its 3D face authentication will work on all kinds of smartphones
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: mobile phones, security
Most of us aren’t going to shell out for an iPhone X, but we can still log in with our faces.
Oct 6, 2017
Lasers Are Great, But Diamond Superlasers Are Better, Here’s Why
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in category: futurism
Watch Lasers Are Great, But Diamond Superlasers Are Better, Here’s Why, a Tech video from Seeker.