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Improper hand drying also spreads bacteria
Medicine - Health

Improper hand drying also spreads bacteria

More and more public toilets remove traditional paper towels and handkerchiefs; instead, use a quick-drying machine, ensuring dry hands within 10 seconds.

December 15, 2018
Artificial synapse like paper
Medicine - Health

Artificial synapse like paper

Chinese scientists have successfully built a device, which looks like a piece of paper, mimicking the process of electrochemical signaling in the human brain.

December 14, 2018
Rapid detection of cancer with test strips
Medicine - Health

Rapid detection of cancer with test strips

US researchers report developing a simple, inexpensive cancer detection method that can produce results within minutes with a paper test strip.

December 14, 2018
Abuse of wet paper can harm children
Medicine - Health

Abuse of wet paper can harm children

A new study found that common wet paper products can cause children to have a rash, pain in the skin because of preservative chemicals.

December 14, 2018
Smart paper guessing disease
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Smart paper guessing disease

American experts are trying to design a paper that can detect disease within an hour, based on the paper's discoloration, which works similarly to a pregnancy test.

December 14, 2018
'Assassin paper' helps prevent poisoning
Medicine - Health

'Assassin paper' helps prevent poisoning

A research institute in Israel has found a technique to make food wrap paper capable of destroying dangerous bacteria with the digestive system.

December 14, 2018
Using paper cups of hot water is dangerous
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Using paper cups of hot water is dangerous

If you do not want the toxin from the plastic ingredients in the paper cup, experts recommend not to use this cup of drinks over 40 degrees C.

December 14, 2018
How was the condom born?
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How was the condom born?

African women use grass or cloths as an obstacle, Japanese geisha use bamboo paper, while women in the Mediterranean region prefer lemonade sponge.

December 14, 2018