Search results for sterilisation

Ecology May 8, 2019

Jerusalem's dilemma over hordes of stray cats

A dozen cats wake up in cages stacked on top of one another, a pungent odour in the air, while in a room next door two vets work diligently.

Social Sciences Apr 11, 2019

When science is put in the service of evil

The Holocaust is one of the worst collective crimes in the history of humanity – and medical science was complicit in the horrors.

Environment Apr 1, 2019

Bio-based beverage cartons

Beverage cartons have already been on the market for over 100 years. The milk carton, originally entirely made of paperboard and thus 100 percent bio-based, was patented in 1915. A century later, beverage cartons are the ...

Space Exploration Mar 13, 2019

Image: Heat sterilisation of Exomars parachute

A technician places a nearly 70 kg parachute designed for ESA and Roscosmos's ExoMars 2020 mission inside the dry heater steriliser of the Agency's Life, Physical Sciences and Life Support Laboratory, based in its Netherlands ...

Biochemistry Feb 27, 2019

Self-sterilising microneedles being developed in Australia for safer vaccinations

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a microneedle patch with antibacterial properties to make vaccinations much safer than traditional needles or other microneedles.

Plants & Animals Feb 18, 2019

Istanbul vets make city's stray animals feel at home

Concerned for the health of a black cat roaming around the university campus where she works, Mevlude dropped off the feline at the veterinary clinic for street animals run by the Istanbul municipality.

Astronomy Nov 21, 2018

Study reveals one of universe's secret ingredients for life

A new study led by ANU has investigated the nature of a cosmic phenomenon that slows down star formation, which helps to ensure the universe is a place where life can emerge.

Ecology Nov 13, 2018

Climate change damaging male fertility

Climate change could pose a threat to male fertility—according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

Cell & Microbiology Nov 9, 2018

How does Listeria develop antimicrobial resistance in food products?

A research project by Surrey's BioProChem group reveals crucial evidence about the way Listeria grows in foods – particularly when novel, milder processing techniques are applied – which could have implications for the ...

Environment Oct 10, 2018

Novel technology for optimised food processing

Food processing technologies have come a long way in terms of time and energy savings, extended retail shelf life and ready-to-use products. However, the implementation of such technologies in industrial food production is ...

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