Face Mask for Protection Against COVID-19: How Effective Are Nanofibers In Terms of Filtration Efficacy, Shield from the Virus?

Medicine & Technology Sep 08, 2021

Scientists have recently studied the use of face masks, as well as the efficacy of those that are made with nanofibers. They found that masks made with the material need further improvement for better efficacy.

New Archaeological Dig Finds Advanced Water Filters From the Maya Civilization

Oct 23, 2020

A team from the University of Cincinnati (UC) found sophisticated water filters, made from natural materials, built by the ancient Maya civilization in its old city of Tikal, now in Guatemala.

Nanofibers Extracted from This Algae can Filter Water-Borne Bacteria and Viruses

Aug 24, 2019

Once a menace, the Pithophora algae is now a solution to water scarcity.