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VentiFresh ECO, the NASA inspired air purifier

UV photocatalysts on the inside break down the odor molecules instead of covering them with other aromas The quality of life is closely related to the quality of the air we breathe. This applies not only to open spaces but also to interiors. Most devices on the market absorb odours through filters…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Purdue, the new mussel-inspired super sticker

New underwater adhesive technology, based on a glue used naturally by sea creatures, could soon provide a safer adhesive option for industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace Nature is always a constant source of inspiration for researchers. From today, a new, non-toxic, mussel-inspired super…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

A cannabis derivative could cure or prevent Covid-19

A new study shows how cannabidiol could reduce the activity of key proteins used by the new coronavirus to enter in human cells The medical marijuana research strand has developed very fast recently. Several cannabinoids in recent years have proven to be active in some specific clinical settings by…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Fashion

Desserto, the new vegan cactus skin

Vegan leather is obtained from cactus plants and is breathable, economical, biodegradable with minimal environmental impact compared to traditional leather The textile industry is the second most polluting in the world. The leather production process consumes an enormous amount of water from the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

First antibodies confirmed in patients cured by COVID-19

The great news comes from a Chinese study that confirms the presence of specific antibodies against the new coronavirus weeks after the appearance of symptoms A bright light of hope during the emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A Chinese study, published in nature medicine, shown for the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry & Metallurgy

DASS patents a method to exploit resources on Mars

The project registred by the Aerospace District of Sardinia allows to use the components present in the soil and air of Mars to build and generate edible biomass After China, Europe, Japan, Russia and the USA, India has also approved the granting of the patent on the process to ensure the survival…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Glassafe and Janus, two ideas for air travel in the days of the coronavirus

The company specialized in aircraft interiors and seats proposed two solutions to be able to return to fly safely and contrast coronavirus infection The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus will change several aspects of our daily lives. Fighting the contagion will be a challenge especially in…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Can talking spread the coronavirus? Laser help us understand it

The laser light scattering technique allows the researchers to observe the droplets produced by talking and highlights the usefulness of the mask in the fight against the pandemic The world is fighting the pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and many nations are ready to implement the plans to…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Coronavirus vaccines, what is the status of the research

The genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 was published on 11 January 2020, triggering the frantic search for a vaccine worldwide. Let’s see how many of them exist and at what stage is the experimentation Since the beginning of the year, a great deal of information about active vaccines against the new…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Enzychem Lifesciences files patent for coronavirus treatment

The biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Seoul expands the legal protection of EC-18 drug to the USA after the starting trial in South Korea On March 17, 2020, Enzychem Lifesceices announced that it was advancing a domestic clinical trial of EC-18, a new coronavirus treatment candidate, in…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

This is how the coronavirus disperses indoors

The study indicates that particles can remain in the air for several minutes after coughing, promoting transmission in enclosed and crowded public spaces The SARC-CoV-2 pandemic is changing the habits of everyone in the world. Unfortunately, until the discovery of the vaccine, our lives will be…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

5G and coronavirus: stop fake news, let’s make it crystal clear

The new theory linking 5G with the pandemic is spreading rapidly and causing a lot of damage, including material ones. Let’s analyze where it comes from and if it has a scientific basis The moment of health and economic crisis does not stop the spread of extravagant theories and ideas. One of these…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

adidas start phase 2 of recyclable shoes

FUTURECRAFT.LOOP is the ambitious adidas project that could revolutionize the concept of the footwear market by creating a virtually immortal product Plastics and their recycling are one of the problems of modern society. It is estimated that only 9% of plastic waste is recycled. adidas has looked…

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Health

Coronavirus: Apple release new site and app to fight the pandemic

The Cupertino-based company is personally involved in the fight against the coronavirus with the new application, which follows a donation of 10 million medical mask Another giant of technology is actively involved in the fight against the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus. On Friday, March…

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Health

Coronavirus: new rapid test developed in New York City

The test recognizes antibodies in the patient’s blood and changes colour, indicating the presence of the virus. The pandemic caused by new coronavirus is reaching alarming numbers. A major problem is the uncertainty of those infected. The wide spread makes it difficult to determine precisely who is…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Allied summer against the coronavirus? It will be clear soon

New physical tests on empty coronavirus cells will tell us how temperature and weather conditions will affect the development of the pandemic The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is spreading all over the world reaching alarming numbers. One of the most common questions is whether the arrival of summer will…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

A new test recognizes the coronavirus in half an hour

Scientists from the Department of Engineering Sciences at Oxford University and the Oxford Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research have developed rapid test technology for SARS-CoV-2 to combat the spread in the United States The new coronavirus is spreading all over the world and new means are needed…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Gadget

Microsoft finally unveils the features of the new Xbox X Series

The company explained in detail the hardware and software details of what should be the most powerful console in the world There are three main features: power, speed and compatibility. Xbox X Series should excel in all three entries on competing game consoles, achieving unprecedented performance.…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca