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NASA nanotechnology-based biosensor helps detect biohazards
NASA has developed a revolutionary nanotechnology-based biosensor that can detect trace amounts of specific bacteria, viruses and parasites. This biosensor will be used to help prevent the spread of potentially deadly biohazards in water, food and other contaminated sources. NASA`s Ames Research Center at Moffett Field in California licensed the biosensor technology to Early Warning Inc., Troy, N.Y. Under a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement, NASA and Early Warning jointly will develop biosensor enhancements. Initially, the biosensor will be configured to detect the presence of common and rare strains ... |
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Environmental groups enforce the Clean Air Act to protect Americans from smog
Health and environmental advocates are filing suit this week challenging the US Environmental Protection Agency’s refusal to adopt stronger ozone standards urged by its own scientists. The public interest law firm Earthjustice is filing the lawsuit on behalf of the American Lung Association, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Environmental Defense Fund, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), and Appalachian Mountain Club over the standards EPA adopted in March. The standards for ozone pollution – commonly known as smog - are not only far weaker than what was unanimously recommended ... |
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