Abstract: A hybrid article of apparel is provided. The article comprises a form-fitting inner layer and a looser, more freely-fitting outer layer joined together at various locations to provide an aerodynamic article with improved modesty, among other benefits.

Abstract: Provided herein is a recanalization system including (i) a handle located at a proximal end of the system, (ii) a first elongate member, (iii) a second elongate member, the first and second elongate members being movable relative to each other elongate member, and (iv) a recanalization device located at a distal end of the system. The recanalization device includes (i) a first end portion coupled to the first elongate member, (ii) a second end portion coupled to the second elongate member, and (iii) at least one strut extending between the first and second end portions. The recanalization device is configured to be (i) selectively radially expanded and compressed and (ii) axially moved relative to the first and second elongate members.

Abstract: A lower torso garment has a genital portion or gusset having a multiple layer panel including inner, middle, and outer layers. The genital portion includes at least one pair of darts extending from a crotch region to at least a lower front part of the pelvic portion to provide comfort and/or support to the wearer.

Abstract: A hybrid article of apparel is provided. The article comprises a form-fitting inner layer and a looser, more freely-fitting outer layer joined together at various locations to provide an aerodynamic article with improved modesty, among other benefits.

Abstract: A lower torso garment has a genital portion or gusset having a single layer panel or a double layer panel including inner and outer layers. The genital portion includes at least one pair of darts extending from a crotch region to at least a lower front part of the pelvic portion to provide comfort and/or support to the wearer. In a double layer panel, may have a single dart on an inner layer and a single dart on an outer layer.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method for detecting a viable microorganism in a sample. The method may comprise (i) providing a detecting electrode and a counter electrode, (ii) contacting said sample with said detecting electrode and said counter electrode and (iii) measuring a difference in impedance between said detecting electrode and said counter electrode. The detecting electrode may comprise gold nanoparticles deposited thereon and/or a capture molecule. The capture molecule may be able to bind to the microorganism. A redox mediator can also be added to the sample prior to the impedance measurement. Also disclosed are related apparatuses and uses.

Abstract: Gold nanoparticles having a particle size of 4-15 nM are synthesized by the reduction of hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) trihydrate using a suitable reducing agent such as sodium citrate in the presence of unmodified ?, ? or ?-cyclodextrin. The particle size is dependent upon the type and concentration of cyclodextrin and the reducing agent concentration. Gold nanoparticles having a particle size of 2-4 nM are produced by the reduction of hydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) trihydrate using sodium borohydride in the presence of cyclodextrins.

Abstract: A spacecraft, along with an improved spacecraft radiator system and spacecraft heat dissipation method are disclosed. The spacecraft comprises a body with north, south, east and west facing panels. The spacecraft radiator system comprises one or more heat pipes disposed on each of the east and west facing panels to provide east and west facing radiator panels, heat dissipating equipment selectively mounted on the heat pipes on the east and west facing panels, and one or more coupling heat pipes that thermally interconnect the heat pipes on the east and west facing radiator panels together. By coupling the east and west facing radiator panels together in this manner, they share the heat load. This increases the thermal dissipation capability of the east and west facing radiator panels and radiator system by approximately 50%. This offers a ten-fold increase in the ability to transfer heat from the east to west sides of the spacecraft.