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Using ice to boil water: Researcher makes heat transfer discovery that expands on 18th century principle

Posted: 21 Jan 2022 09:48 AM PST

Scientists have made a discovery about the properties of water that could provide an exciting addendum to a phenomenon established over two centuries ago. The discovery also holds interesting possibilities for cooling devices and processes in industrial applications using only the basic properties of water.

Nano bubbles could treat, prevent current and future strains of SARS-CoV-2

Posted: 20 Jan 2022 06:11 AM PST

Scientists have identified natural nano-bubbles containing the ACE2 protein (evACE2) in the blood of COVID-19 patients and discovered these nano-sized particles can block infection from broad strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus. The protein acts as a decoy in the body and can serve as a therapeutic to be developed for prevention and treatment for current and future strains of SARS-CoV-2 and future coronaviruses. It could be delivered as a nasal spray.