A new chemical stabilizer – based on silk – keeps the bioactive molecules in vaccines and antibiotics stable for long periods at temperatures of up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The developers, funded by the National Institutes of Health, say their technique could dramatically improve access to medications in the developing world. Without continuous refrigeration, the […]
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Vacuum tube tech could save Moore’s Law
To run integrated circuits at faster and faster speeds, University of Pittsburgh scientists are proposing a new spin on an old method: a change from the use of silicon electronics back to vacuum technology for electron transport – a shift they believe would overcome a significant stumbling block in the ongoing development of faster and […]