Paper trail leads to heart valve discoveries
Paper is at the heart of an experimental device developed by Rice University bioengineers to study heart disease.
Paper is at the heart of an experimental device developed by Rice University bioengineers to study heart disease.
Materials Science
Aug 5, 2019
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Scientist, engineer, test subject and tradesperson—astronauts in orbit wear many different hats. In this 360° timelapse, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer works to repair a faulty valve behind EXPRESS-Rack 3.
Space Exploration
Feb 7, 2022
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Bacteria are life forms, which, like all other life forms, struggle for the best living conditions for themselves. Therefore they will try to avoid getting attacked by the human immune system, and therefore they have developed ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 14, 2013
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NASA is aiming to launch the space shuttle Discovery next month after repeated delays caused by critical valves. Shuttle managers said Wednesday they hope to launch on March 12, a full month after the original launch date ...
Space Exploration
Feb 26, 2009
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(AP) -- A mechanical failure forced a NASA contractor on Thursday to call off the first test firing of the main part of NASA's powerful new moon rocket.
Space Exploration
Aug 27, 2009
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(AP) -- NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery for a night flight to the international space station Wednesday, following a month's delay to make sure the ship's valves are just right.
Space Exploration
Mar 11, 2009
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Regulating the fluid balance in cells is vital in all living things. When insufficient water is being transported via the cell membrane, cells can use their aquaporins—also known as water channels—that open and close ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 21, 2022
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A precision magnetic valve originally designed to help steer a lander down to a comet has found a surprise terrestrial use through ESA's Technology Transfer and Patent Office: adding flavors to beverages within a few thousandths ...
Space Exploration
Apr 29, 2021
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