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A new 3D printed cubic structure for broken bones

The new technique has proven to be three times more efficient than the current one and also promotes the growth of blood vessels within it The bones are the scaffolding in our bodies. Bone fractures are long to treat and kilurgically complex injuries. In the case of complex damage, chyurgists use…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Polyurethane and magnetic iron fight organic pollution

A new invention combines polyurethane, magnetic iron oxide and active carbon to remove water pollution caused by benzotriazoles Water pollution is caused by various compounds, organic and inorganic. Among these are aromatic compounds belonging to the benzotriazole class. Benzotriazoles are widely…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

New powder that removes traces of antibiotic from the water

The catalyst is based on Fenton and fly ash and removes up to 95% of the antibiotics dispersed in the water in just two hours Water contamination caused by antibiotics is becoming a serious environmental problem. High concentration causes the animals to take the drugs, promoting the development of…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

A wireless LED implant restores hearing in mice

The cochlear implant is based on LED lights and stimulates neurons in rodents’ brains with extreme precision, generating a partial recovery of auditory functions Hearing is one of the most important and dominant senses in humans and animals. Diseases related to the auditory organ generate serious…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Cleaner waters due to the sun

Water is a priceless commodity, it is contained in our body, it covers 70% of the earth’s surface and yet it is often polluted. But what if we told you that from the United States comes a solution to purify it through the sun? Well, yes, a new method to make water drinkable would use

Letizia Giugliano

Environment

The innovative protective nonwovens with addition of feathers

The new woven uses biocompatible materials and combines the characteristic of biodegradability with the ability to fertilize the soil after its dissolution Protective sheets are widely used in agriculture to protect the most delicate crops. The most commonly used materials are plastic and therefore…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

New-Gen Faucet, the new touchless dispenser

The device delivers soap, hot air, water and allows you to keep track of quantities through an application The spread of the new coronavirus has highlighted some health needs. Among these, the implementation of sanitizing devices in public places. One of the problems to be solved is the limitation…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Will the biomedical sensors draw with pencils?

An invention proposed by the University of Missouri can make wearable sensors accessible to everyone Wearable sensor technology will be the new evolution of medicine. The technologies developed so far have proven to be very efficient and capable of covering a wide range of needs. However, the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

The first wind farm in the Mediterranean will be born in Marsala

Copenhagen Offshore Partners announced an investment of 750 million of euro for the construction of a wind farm 35 km off the coast of Sicily The transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources is a long but steady process. Research and technological innovation has led to improvements in the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Walkcar, the tablet-like electric skateboard

Cocoa Motors released Walkcar on the market after 5 years of development and implemented the most advanced technologies for a light, small and powerful means of transport The need to move together with the desire to reduce environmental impact is causing a strong development of the sector. An…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca