Phys.org - Biotechnology

Wood surface treatment fights harmful bacteria

A University of Helsinki study has investigated bacterial adhesion, survival and transmission on untreated and treated wood surfaces under both laboratory and field conditions. The laboratory work focused on Staphylococcus epidermidis, a bacterium that forms […]

Phys.org - Biotechnology

Thermal drones boost detection of entangled seals

New research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks is using thermal and infrared drone technology to spot marine debris entanglements in Australian fur seals. Entanglement is an escalating threat to marine wildlife such […]