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Biosensor detects bird flu in under 5 minutes As highly pathogenic H5N1 avian
Sensors on ‘breath sensing’, virus trackers have a way to monitor aerosol particles of H5N1. To create their bird flu sensor, researchers in the lab of Rajan Chakrabarty, a professor of energy, environmental, and chemical engineering at WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering, worked with electrochemical capacitive biosensors to improve the speed and sensitivity of
virus and bacteria detection.
influenza continues to spread in the US, posing serious threats to dairy and poultry farms, both farmers and public health experts need better ways to monitor for infections, in real time, to mitigate and respond to outbreaks. Now, thanks to research from Washington University in St. Louis published in a special issue of ACS
UKRI showcases the technologies of tomorrow
A newly released online brochure highlights how cutting-edge technologies are transforming key industries – from plastics recycling to food production, transport, and communication – through investments made by UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund. The fund is driving mission-led research and development to address global
challenges in health, sustainability, and economic growth. The digital collection features case studies and video stories that illustrate the real-world outcomes of UKRI-funded projects. It highlights collaborations between academia, businesses, and multiple partners across the UK, all focused on accelerating technological innovation for the benefit of society.
UK semiconductor industry gets a boost Wales is set to benefit from a £250 million investment from one of the world’s largest manufacturers of semiconductors that will be vital to the production of electric vehicles, supporting the government’s Plan for Change in delivering more skilled jobs, and turbocharging the economy. intention to invest on a visit to their Newport plant – the UK’s largest semiconductor facility – as part of plans to develop large- scale compound semiconductor manufacturing in the country.
advanced technology supports faster battery charging time, enabling a more efficient supply of energy to the motor and longer driving distances.
The investment will boost production at the factory where it will make advanced silicon carbide semiconductors, an integral part of electric vehicle production. This
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves will welcome Vishay Intertechnology’s
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