No formal scientific education, a single mother, author of 103 scientific papers, the first person to see a corona virus, June Almeida was a tour de force.
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A rose garden on titanium surfaces
Novel rosette-like formations may open new opportunities in corrosion science, manufacturing of titanium-based implants, and fluid-surface interactions.
Microrobots against harmful polymers in water bodies
Czech researchers developed self-propelled microrobots that decompose complex solid pollutants, such as single use and disposable textile fibers.
Striking images of SARS-CoV-2 infected cells
Researchers capture high-powered microscopic images showing startlingly high SARS-CoV-2 viral loads on human respiratory surfaces.
Nasal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 prevents infection and spread throughout the body
Study claims nasal delivery protects first site of infection and produces widespread immune response compared to intramuscular injection.
Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.
Reusable face masks that kill pathogens
Researchers develop a reusable filter paper made from titanium dioxide nanowires that is capable of trapping and killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
The six strains of SARS-CoV-2
An extensive study carried out on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing reveals six strains of the virus.
Vikings may have helped spread the world’s deadliest virus
Scientists have identified extinct strains of smallpox on the teeth of Viking skeletons from sites across Northern Europe.
Interface engineering in rechargeable batteries — A trade-off between functionality and detrimental effects
Rechargeable batteries are composite systems with a high density of interfaces. Learning which interfacial phenomena occur under operation could help prevent detrimental effects.
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