Toxins fill air in Weld County as tires burn
Colorado State University associate professor of mechanical engineering John Volckens said studies show tire fire smoke to be one of the most toxic forms of smoke (Fox31 Denver).
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CSU Researchers Develop At-Home Coronavirus Test With Quick Results
In an effort to expedite the return of coronavirus testing results, Colorado State University researchers in Fort Collins have developed a product which would mimic the convenience of a take-home pregnancy test (CBS Denver).
Research team inks licensing deal for COVID-19 viral detection test
The team has licensed their viral RNA-testing platform to Quara Devices, a startup company specializing in diagnostic biosensors.
Artificial muscle made of sewing thread enables new motions for soft robots
Mechanical engineers used a twisted-and-coiled actuator to generate programmable motion in a soft robot.
How wireless networks can battle COVID-19
Wireless network devices maintain a connection by handing off from one cell tower to another. The data created should be used to fight coronavirus, say CSU researchers (Network World).
Researchers target truckload data security threats
CSU associate professor of systems engineering Jeremy Daily has been working with student researchers on a heavy vehicle cybersecurity program called the Student CyberTruck Experience (Fleet Owner).
Using cellular networks to detect at-risk areas for spread of COVID-19
In the fight against COVID-19, researchers at Colorado State University have developed a new, non-invasive strategy to identify areas at greatest risk for spreading the disease.
New CSU study could impact future of performing arts
CSU announced a new study that could shed light on how the performing arts could make a comeback, safely (KDVR Denver).
Bacteria Found in Nuclear Reactors Could Be the Secret to Faster, Cheaper Vaccines
Jean Peccoud at Colorado State writes that manganese complex methods for a coronavirus vaccine may hit complications during any attempt at mass production (Gizmodo).
Jorge Rocca awarded prestigious U.S. Department of Defense Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship
Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Jorge Rocca is one of only eight scientists in the nation awarded a $3 million U.S. Department of Defense fellowship.