Articles tagged with Cork
Researchers used laser treatments to transform ordinary cork into a powerful tool for treating oil spills. The laser-treated cork collected oil out of water within 2 minutes and kept water out, making it easier to extract the oil.
The study found that pressure forces at the cork's base control its motion, with friction forces playing a decisive role. The researchers also discovered the formation of Mach discs, which can be used to determine gas pressure or temperature inside a champagne bottle.
Researchers have developed a thermal management technique for photonic packages using glass substrates and thermoelectric vias, enabling precise temperature control. The technology, termed SimTEC, combines through glass vias partially filled with copper and thermoelectric materials to reduce thermal resistance between chips.
Researchers have identified two time periods of increased strike risk for hares at Dublin Airport: sunrise and midnight hours. By focusing prevention efforts on the hare population, the study aims to reduce costly 'runway roadkill' incidents worldwide.
Computational fluid dynamics simulations reveal the formation of shock wave patterns during champagne cork popping. The study's findings could provide insight into supersonic flow behavior in various applications.
A study equipped seabirds with tracking technology to track their movements and feeding grounds. The research found that fishing vessels can help identify areas where seabirds go to feed, which is vital for protecting endangered species like the northern fulmar.
A recent study published in Environment International found that bioplastics contain high levels of toxic chemicals, similar to conventional plastics. The researchers tested 43 different plastic products and found that 80% contained more than 1000 different chemicals.
A new study published in PLOS Medicine found that women who developed pre-eclampsia during pregnancy were nearly five times more likely to develop end stage kidney disease (ESKD) than those who did not. The study analyzed data from over 1 million healthy women and revealed a significant association between pre-eclampsia and ESKD risk.
A new study in Nature Communications finds that the collective attention span is narrowing, with increasingly steep gradients of attention given to each cultural item. The accelerating vicissitudes of popular content are driven by the rapid exhaustion of limited attention resources, as suggested by a mathematical model with three basic...
Researchers have discovered new microbes beneath the ocean crust that breathe sulfate, breaking down organic material and producing carbon dioxide. These microbes play a vital role in the global carbon cycle, which is being disrupted by human-made carbon dioxide emissions.
A large Danish study found that women who had a Caesarean section were at a slightly increased risk of subsequent stillbirth (14%) and ectopic pregnancy (9%), but not miscarriage. The overall risk remains small, however.
Researchers have developed a method to extract suberin from cork oak trees and re-make it into a waterproof, antibacterial plastic-like material. The material's biocompatibility makes it suitable for clinical usage, including potential applications in medical devices.
Researchers have developed a new temperature-regulated delivery system that can release drugs or fragrances in response to body heat, offering greater control over delivery. The system uses microscopic bottle-like structures with melting corks made of fatty acids, which can be tailored to specific temperatures.
A recent study found that reduced levels of inflammation may explain how some obese individuals remain metabolically healthy. Inflammation is associated with a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease, but some obese people do not develop high blood pressure or unfavorable cholesterol profiles.
Ruth Canning's research project explores the Nine Years' War, a 400-year-old conflict that shaped Ireland's identity and continues to influence its culture today. The grant will fuel her three-year study of this overlooked war, which could lead to a more nuanced understanding of present-day situations.
A new study found that bag-in-box wines are more prone to developing unpleasant flavors and aromas when stored at warm temperatures. Storing these wines at cooler temperatures can help preserve their taste and aroma.
Researchers have successfully formed graphene into useful three-dimensional structures by mirroring the structure of cork, enabling record-breaking strength and elasticity. The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, has opened up new avenues for investigations of graphene's potential applications.
Researchers from Washington State University tested common cheating methods in baseball, finding that corked bats result in slower bounces, while juiced balls have nearly identical coefficients of restitution as contemporary ones. Humidors also curb home run production by reducing ball bounce.
Researchers installed two observatories in the ocean floor to run innovative experiments at the bottom of the sea. The CORKs will help scientists find answers about how ocean crust sections connect and interact with each other. The experiments will provide direct evidence of active flow pathways and rates in the ocean crust.
A perfectly preserved shoe, 1,000 years older than the Great Pyramid of Giza and 400 years older than Stonehenge, has been found in a cave in Armenia. The 5,500-year-old cow-hide shoe dates back to ~3,500 BC and was made from a single piece of leather.
Researchers from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed new, nutritious, and tasty gluten-free breads using novel methods such as enzyme technology and high-pressure processing. The development was part of the HEALTHGRAIN project, which aimed to improve the quality and safety of gluten-free products.
Researchers found that Bifantis delayed the onset of artificially induced arthritis and resulted in less severe arthritic symptoms. In a second study, Bifantis increased the numbers of immune cells controlling the response to harmful pathogens like Salmonella, limiting inflammation.
University of Michigan researchers use gas bubbles to block blood flow to tumors, offering a promising new technique in embolotherapy. The method allows for precise control over bubble formation, minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.
University of Florida scientists develop tiny test tubes that can be easily opened and closed to deliver targeted chemotherapy drugs to cancer cells. By using biodegradable materials and amino-modified nanotubes, the researchers aim to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment while minimizing side effects.
The researchers plan to put in four observatories this summer, enabling them to conduct a kind of standard hydrogeologic testing commonly done on land. The observatories will allow measurements of temperature, pressure, fluid chemistry, and microbiology to be obtained from different depths in the borehole.