Experimental Blood Test Detects Cancer up to Four Years before Symptoms Appear
The assay looks for stomach, esophageal, colorectal, lung and liver malignancies -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
‘Air Towel’ Ends Public Health Menace
Originally published in July 1914 -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Handheld Ultrasound Devices Are Speeding Diagnosis of COVID-19
Doctors can triage and monitor patients faster—and sometimes more accurately—with the aid of the pocket-size machines -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
New Design Helps N95 Mask Wearers Breathe Easier
The device prevents oxygen deprivation in coronavirus-blocking respirators -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Donut Sugar Could Help Stored Blood Last
Dehydrated blood that could keep at room temperature for years may be possible thanks to a sugar used to preserve donuts, and by tardigrades and brine shrimp to dry out and spring back with water. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Antipoaching Tech Tracks COVID-19 Flare-Ups in South Africa
Coming out of lockdown, the country is relying on thousands of local case trackers and on software, once used to protect rhinoceroses, for disease surveillance -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com