Chemical society convenes regional meeting in San Antonio, October 17-20
...s designers. Ultraviolet inhibitors and waterproof sealing protect surfaces exposed to the elements, and the plastic skin eliminates the need for paint. Expected to hit the market in late 2002 and sell for $15,000 - $17,000, the vehicle will be on display throughout the meeting. Other meeting highlights incl...Sealing corneal incisions with a drop of chemistry, BU researchers develop gel for cataract surgery
...it could soon become the first and best choice for sealing corneal incisions. The substance, known as a hydrogel, promises to be a useful tool in the kit used for the most common of ophthalmic surgeries: cataract removal. Currently, 11 million such surgeries are performed worldwide annually, a figure expe...Satellite view highlights Europe's changing landscape
...g, and we can analyse how roads and other forms of sealing of the soil will impact flooding. "This information is obviously of interest to policy makers. At the same time information on flooding will attract attention from people living in these areas. They might not be so interested in the overall trends b...High levels of airborne mouse allergen in inner-city homes could trigger asthma attacks
...ng mouse allergen," she adds. "They can do this by sealing cracks and holes in doors and walls, thoroughly disposing of all food remains, and having pest exterminators treat their home." In the study, Matsui and colleagues collected air and dust samples from the bedrooms of 100 inner-city children with asth...