University of Leeds - Robot that can perform colonoscopies aims to make it less unpleasant

Title:

Robot that can perform colonoscopies aims to make it less unpleasant

Author:

Donna Lu

Published:

NewScientist, 12 October 2020

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256896-robot-that-can-perform-colonoscopies-aims-to-make-it-less-unpleasant/

From the article:

Pietro Valdastri at the University of Leeds in the UK and his colleagues have developed a robotic arm that uses a machine learning algorithm to move a flexible probe along the colon. 

 

University of Leeds & Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Paper Towels Could Remove Virus Missed by Poor Hand Washing, Study Indicates

Title:
Paper Towels Could Remove Virus Missed by Poor Hand Washing, Study Indicates

Author:
Kelly Macnamara

Published:
Science Alert, 17 April 2020

Published:
"People should dry their hands with paper towels to avoid spreading the new coronavirus, according to the authors of a study publicised on Friday that finds disposable tissues are better than jet dryers at removing pathogens missed by ineffective washing."

To read this article:
https://www.sciencealert.com/paper-towels-may-remove-virus-missed-by-poor-hand-washing-says-study