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Ultra Violet Light Stethoscope Sterilizer by Joe Magee in Science

9 years ago, Zachary Adam Zell said:

Awesome ivia! I am wondering if we could replace all the outer metal pieces of stethoscopes (and any metal in contact with patients on a daily basis) with a copper-alloy. Apparently copper-alloy surfaces kill bacteria. 


Source - Wikipedia

Antimicrobial properties

Copper alloy surfaces have intrinsic properties to destroy a wide range of microorganisms.

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Delayed Gratification and Risk Aversion by Reed W. Solomon in Science

9 years ago, Zachary Adam Zell said:

This ivia is one that relates to the issue of consumer choice in spending and how money usually isn't used in the most efficient manner due to the lack of tools tracking the rewards of being patient when deciding to purchase anything.

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