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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

UBC Okanagan's groundbreaking invention detects airborne viruses, including COVID

Researchers from UBC Okanagan have developed a system using magnetic levitation to detect and identify airborne viruses. The system collects air samples, separates viruses from other particles, and identifies them. The technology could serve as an early-warning system in high-risk areas such as hospitals and airports, helping to prevent pandemics. It could also aid in tracking and tracing exposure to viruses in public settings. The team is now working towards commercializing the technology.

via Summerland Review|

#airborne-viruses #detection-system #early-warning-system

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Key Factors for Airborne Virus Survival Uncovered by Scientists

Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered critical factors that determine the survival of airborne viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. The research shows that cleaner air kills the virus significantly quicker and that opening a window may be more important than originally thought. The study also found that the high pH of exhaled aerosol droplets containing the virus is likely a major driver of the loss of infectiousness, and that each of the SARS-CoV-2 variants has different stabilities while airborne, correlated with their sensitivities to alkaline pH conditions. The findings could shape future mitigation strategies for new viruses.

via Phys.org|

#aerosol-particles #airborne-viruses #alkaline-ph