Clever, fundamental engineering could go a long way toward preventing waterborne illness and exposure to carcinogenic substances in water. Most of us are used to turning on a tap and water c... Read more
It is estimated that one in nine people globally lack access to safe water. Michigan State University researchers are looking to fill that critical need and provide safe drinking water to th... Read more
SoftĀware can remotely conĀtrol ScanDropās activity from anyĀwhere on the planet A few hunĀdred dolĀlars and 24 hours: Thatās whatās required to scan bioĀlogĀical mateĀrials for imporĀtant b... Read more
Shocks caused by climate and seasonal change could be used to aid recovery of some of the worldās badly-degraded coral reefs, an international team of scientists has proposed. A new report b... Read more
Out in the wilds or anywhere off the grid, sophisticated instruments small enough to fit in a shirt pocket will one day scavenge power from sunlight, body heat, or other sources to monitor w... Read more
Scientists today described key advances toward practical uses of a new genre of tiny, biocompatible electronic devices that could be implanted into the body to relieve pain or battle infecti... Read more
GraceĀ is about 10 times smaller and lighter than a commercial underwater glider. A high-tech robotic fish hatched at Michigan State University has a new look. A new skill. And a new name. MS... Read more
What do a fish farmer, a transport company owner and an oil-well foreman all have in common? Two things. For one, they all constantly need to know about certain data, be it water quality, tr... Read more