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Scientists develop a coating for socks that cures smelly feet

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Fresh solution for smelly feet: Scientists develop a coating for socks that kills bacteria and neutralises unpleasant odours Cadets in Thailand have successfully tested the anti-bacterial coatings for socks They’re made from zinc oxide nanoparticles – known to inhibit bacterial growth  The coating is harmless to skin and can reduce pitted keratolysis, a skin infection By … Read more

Polymer coating for plants could be safer alternative to pesticides

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A new polymer coating could serve as a safer alternative to pesticides in controlling harmful fungi that devastate plant crops.  UK scientists used a coating of (meth)acrylate polymer, which is normally used to make acrylic plastics, to block fungi from attaching to surfaces.  The coating, which was shown to be effective on plants, averts the … Read more

Anti-viral coating that kills coronavirus in SECONDS ‘could be on the market in weeks’

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Self-cleaning and anti-viral doorknobs that are able to kill the coronavirus in seconds could be a reality in the coming weeks.  Dr Felicity de Cogan of the University of Birmingham revealed today that engineers are creating surfaces capable of rapidly neutralising the SARS-CoV-2 virus.  Speaking at an online press conference, Dr de Cogan said the … Read more

Sydney mother makes potato skins into hot chips by coating them in oil and crisping in an air fryer

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Mum’s ‘genius’ recipe for making hot chips from leftover potato skins wins praise from hundreds of home cooks A woman trying to cut down waste has discovered a use for leftover potato skins She coated a pile of peels in olive oil and fried them in an air fryer for 20 minutes The skins crisped … Read more