Raman spectroscopy can identify the extent of meniscus damages in knees before serious injury occurs.
Author: Fionna Samuels
Fionna is a PhD candidate at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. She uses Raman microscopy to directly image where molecules go within living plant cells. When she's not in lab, Fionna is usually out walking her dog in the foothills or reading books to her cat.
The Montreal Protocol – a policy saving lives by closing the Antarctic ozone hole
Since it’s ratification in 1987, the Montreal Protocol has saved millions of people from skin cancer and cataracts. This success is due to global collaboration and an effective use of science in policy.