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Monday, April 28, 2014

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News

ScienceDaily: Top Technology News


Revolutionary 'metamaterial' has potential to reshape neurosurgery

Posted: 25 Apr 2014 01:23 PM PDT

The development of graphene -— a highly advanced metamaterial with many unique and varied properties -— may lead to exciting new applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, according to a report. The authors write, "As a surgical specialty that heavily relies on technological innovations, it is expected that neurosurgery will significantly benefit from several graphene-based technological developments in the next decades."

Protecting olive oil from counterfeiters

Posted: 24 Apr 2014 07:23 AM PDT

Who guarantees that expensive olive oil isn't counterfeit or adulterated? An invisible label could perform this task. The tag consists of tiny magnetic DNA particles encapsulated in a silica casing and mixed with the oil. The worldwide need for anti-counterfeiting labels for food is substantial. In December 2013 and January 2014, Interpol and Europol confiscated more than 1,200 tonnes of counterfeit or substandard food and beverages. The confiscated goods also included more than 131,000 litres of oil and vinegar.

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