As a dried plant product, illegal tobacco is a biosecurity risk in its own right. With tonnes of it arriving undetected, these tiny pests may be hitchhiking in too.
- Professor of Biosecurity and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Global Engagement, Murdoch University
Ultraviolet radiation at specific wavelengths is great at killing germs – but when used incorrectly, it can also cause health risks.
UVC radiation is effective for disinfecting objects and surfaces. It could help manage the coronavirus pandemic and fill gaps in PPE supplies.
At least two thirds of mobile phones are contaminated with bacteria or viruses, but most people never clean them.
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