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  Physiologists Create Undergarment To Measure Vital Signs Of Firefighters

  Industrial hygienists designed a flexible undergarment to take accurate readings of vital signs such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature. They monitor these indicators to protect ... > more
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  Engineers Use Mine Roof Simulator To Increase Mine Safety

  Industrial hygienists, applying geology and engineering, can test mine support systems with the only mine roof simulator of its kind. Using up to 3 million pounds of vertical force and 1.6 million ... > more
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  Physiologists Design Advanced Suit To Cool Firefighters

  Safety scientists used principles of physiology to help keep firefighters cool in the high temperature environments they often encounter. Traditional firefighting gear considers the heat of the fire, ... > more
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  Forensic Scientists Improve DNA Analysis With Mummy-inspired Bone-baking

  Forensic scientists analyzing bones found in the Gobi desert discovered that the DNA within them could be surprisingly easily extracted. In an experiment designed to mimic the conditions that ... > more
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  Computer Scientists Design Video Game To Improve Disaster Response

  Computer scientists and public health professionals are working together to prepare workers to respond to emergencies. The video game they designed allows people to learn what to do in the event of ... > more
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  Gastroenterologists Use Optics To Detect Early Stages Of Colon Cancer

  Biomedical engineers have developed a new technique to detect colon cancer. A thin optical fiber shines light onto the interior of the colon. Computer analysis of the backscattered light indicates if ... > more
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  Materials Scientists Design High Tech Hockey Jersey

  Materials Scientists, working with textile designers, tested new designs for the National Hockey League’s ergonomic and heat-releasing jerseys. In a climate-controlled chamber, they used a ... > more
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  Atmospheric Scientists Develop Experimental Ice Forecasting Tool

  Atmospheric Scientists recently improved the ability to forecast icy conditions at altitudes used by regional airliners. Using graphical displays and advanced weather prediction models, they can now ... > more
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  Psychologist Uses Driving Simulator To Test The Dangers Of Distraction

  Human factors researchers test drivers to measure the risks of driving while distracted. The researchers control the environment by adding turns and changing road conditions, all the while measuring ... > more
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  Materials Scientist Introduces Kids To The Science Of Everyday Stuff

  Materials scientists are touring the country with a traveling museum exhibit about the science of stuff. They introduce people to the innovations of their discipline, everything from the lightest ... > more

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