Science News for July 23, 1996

Plants And Animals Show Promise As Bioremediators And Biomonitors

Researchers found that native aquatic plants hyperaccumulate contaminants in their tissue, transforming toxic metal forms into benign ones. Turtle shell fragments serve as sensitive biomonitors of uranium, nickel, selenium, and arsenic contamination, enabling environmental risk assessment and remediation project evaluation.

SourceDOE/Savannah River Ecology Laboratory·DateJul 23, 1996

Routine Screenings For Mild Thyroid Disorder Recommended

Thyroid screening can prevent mild problem from becoming severe and reverse undiagnosed symptoms, according to a Johns Hopkins study. Screening costs are comparable to other preventative tests, with greatest savings from lowering cholesterol and heart disease risk.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·DateJul 23, 1996

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.