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Nail color changes if the drug is detected
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Nail color changes if the drug is detected

The University of North Carolina (U.S.) has developed a nail polish capable of detecting stimulants or sexually stimulating substances in beverages.

December 12, 2018
Robot works like sperm
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Robot works like sperm

Dutch and Egyptian engineers have created a sperm-like robot that can be manipulated by a magnet and is one day used to transfer medications.

December 11, 2018
The HOSPI-R robot helps nurses distribute drugs
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The HOSPI-R robot helps nurses distribute drugs

In an effort to automate Japanese hospitals, Panasonic Electronics Corp. has launched a HOSPI-R robot that they deem necessary to maintain and improve the quality of nur…

December 11, 2018
Tools for detecting fake malaria
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Tools for detecting fake malaria

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a hand-held instrument capable of detecting fake or non-standard malaria drugs and for mass production of the dev…

December 11, 2018
Contraception and HIV in cloth
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Contraception and HIV in cloth

Currently, condoms are the only product that has the potential to prevent unwanted pregnancies and is a safeguard against the spread of HIV.

December 11, 2018
Invented methods of producing drugs in the air
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Invented methods of producing drugs in the air

By applying the technology of NASA, physicist Chris Benmore of the research team at the Argonne National Laboratory has created a pair of wave-capable speakers. sound to…

December 11, 2018
Smell-sensitive technology
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Smell-sensitive technology

UK researchers have successfully developed a system capable of rapidly detecting chemicals in small quantities, whether it be contaminants, explosives or drugs.

December 11, 2018