microwaves

Microwave synthesis connects with the quantum dots

harminka — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:34:47 -0500

Materials researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a simplified, low-cost process for producing high-quality, water-soluble "quantum dots" for biological research.

How to make microwaves on chip to replace X-rays for medical imaging

harminka — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:52:14 -0500

Is microwave radiation the nondestructive imaging technology of the future? Microwaves with frequencies from a few hundred gigahertz (GHz) up to slightly over 1 terahertz (THz), penetrate just a short distance into surfaces without the ionizing damage caused by X-rays.

Microwave zapping kills invasive species before invasion

harminka — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:59:52 -0500

Scientists in Louisiana are reporting development and successful testing of a new cost-effective system to kill unwanted plants and animals that hitch a ride to the United States in the ballast water of merchant ships. These so-called “invasive species,” such as the notorious zebra mussel, devastate native organisms and infrastructure and cost taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

NEC Wins Large-scale Framework Contract

mohammad — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:25:46 -0600

NEC Corporation has signed a framework contract with a leading Polish telecom carrier, Netia, for the supply of advanced, point-to-point wireless access systems, PASOLINK NEO. The new systems will be supplied to the 3G mobile operator P4 Sp.z.o.o.("P4"), a mobile operation arm of Netia SA ("Netia").

Microwaves offer fat chance to probe supermarket food

harminka — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:33:54 -0500

Microwaves used for zapping instant meals can also be used to determine the fat and salt content of supermarket food, according to research carried out at two Manchester universities.

Popcorn lung disease linked to microwave popcorn

admin_huliq — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:00:36 -0500

Daily eating Microwave popcorn can cause bronchiolitis obliterans, a lung disease commonly known as 'popcorn lung.'

Seattle May Ban Microwave Popcorn

admin_huliq — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:38:38 -0500

Lawmakers may consider microwave popcorn ban in the City of Seattle (government) buildings due to fire and smoke risks.

Obesity And Environmental Chemicals

harminka — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:50:16 -0600