December 22, 2008 (Monday)
- A new protein sequencing method would sequence an unknown antibody in under 36 hours, far faster than standard methods that take weeks or months. (ScienceDaily)
- Glasses developed by Joshua Silver allow people in developing countries to adjust the thickness of the lenses to their prescription. The goal is to improve the sight of 1 billion people and to design the glasses to cost $1. (Guardian)
- A new way to protect teeth from cavities has been found by using silica nanoparticles. (ScienceDaily)
- The last large U.S. supplier of VHS tapes sends out its final shipment. (LATimes)
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