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New Material Aims To Make Drugs Cheaper

The Horizons Tracker

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology believe they have a solution. They explain that separation is usually done via chromatography, which binds biomolecules to the surface, with strong chemicals then required to release them. Indeed, new medicines are often highly sensitive to such strong use of chemicals.

Chemicals 111
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Crystal Clear: Pioneering the Last 60 years of Display Technology Innovation & Looking Into the Future

Strategy Driven

Just take a look at laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices, which were all possible thanks to display technology innovation. One thing I find fascinating about this industry is that you can’t write off any display technology when something new enters the market. It did not make it to the mainstream.

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The New Wearable That Can Detect Fatigue In Real-Time

The Horizons Tracker

Researchers from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have been working on a nanotech-based solution that promises to go a step further. As such, the material is ideal for biosensors that aim to detect very small changes in chemical concentration. Testing for fatigue.

Chemicals 103
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The Robot That’s Keeping Facilities Clean During Covid-19

The Horizons Tracker

Given the unusual circumstances placed upon them, it’s perhaps no surprise that technology is playing a major part in the re-opening. In initial tests, the team believe the results have been sufficiently impressive to suggest it could be a useful solution for a wide range of work environments, ranging from factories to supermarkets.

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Why Men And Machine Are The Best Team In Materials Science

The Horizons Tracker

The last few years have seen a deluge of articles enthusiastically proclaiming the latest technological breakthrough. These breakthroughs are often accompanied by concerns about how humans will cope in the face of their new technological overlords. .

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Top Careers for HR Professionals to Pursue

HR Digest

With the advancing role of technology in HR, it is a much sought after highly paid position. HR IT specialist facilitates a company to apply technology that helps streamline HR processes, makes it more efficient and cost-effective. Workshops can be about upskilling or exposing employees to new technology or processes.

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How Serious Is Japan’s Labor Shortage?

HR Digest

Japan, known for its technological advancements and economic prowess, is facing a significant challenge – a labor shortage. For example, Sumitomo Chemical, a prominent Japanese company, has gradually raised its retirement age from 60 to 65 with full pay. What can Japan do to solve its labor crisis?

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