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New Method to Make Most Durable, Lighter, Thinnest Light Source

At the University of St Andrews, a research team has devised a new technique to make the thinnest, most durable, and lightweight light source thus far, which could transform the future of mobile technologies and enable new advances in brain science.

8 Dec 2020

New Reflection Matrix Microscope Images Mouse Brain Through Intact Skull

In vivo imaging of living tissues are usually performed through non-invasive microscopic techniques like optical coherence microscopy and two-photon microscopy.

3 Dec 2020

Low Dose Far-UVC Lighting can be Used Kill Aerosolized COVID-19 in Enclosed Environments

Research at Cranfield University is paving the way for a new solution to kill aerosolised COVID-19 in enclosed environments such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

1 Dec 2020

Protective Function of Melanin Improves After Intense UV Exposure

The high refractive index (RI) and broadband absorption capacity of melanin contribute to the pigment’s potential to safeguard against ultraviolet radiation (UV).

27 Nov 2020

Photocatalyst Effective at Eradicating SARS-CoV-2 from Surfaces Under Visible Light

Scientists have demonstrated the efficacy of photocatalyst RENECAT™ against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), eliminating it from surfaces under visible light. The new study's findings will inform the development of new, effective techniques for preventing transmission of the Coronavirus via contact with contaminated surfaces.

6 Nov 2020

Leaders in UV Decontamination, Surfacide and iCleanse, Join Forces to Combat Spread of COVID-19 in Hospitals & Healthcare Environments

Surfacide®, the leader in UV-C room decontamination, announced today its partnership with iCleanse, the leader in UV-C personal device decontamination, to combat the spread of COVID-19 in hospitals and healthcare environments and help protect essential healthcare and frontline workers in their workplace environments.

2 Nov 2020

Simple Technique Uses Light to Modify Disease Signaling

Aberrant cell signaling processes lead to many diseases and hence, fundamental research in cell signaling is required to determine targets for upcoming therapeutic methods, particularly in cases where no effective treatments or cures are available at present.

23 Oct 2020