Artificial skin heals wounds and makes robots sweat Mon, July 06, 2020 Imagine a dressing that releases antibiotics on demand and absorbs excessive wound exudate at the same time. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology hope to achieve just that, by developing a smart coating that actively releases and absorbs multiple fluids, triggered by a radio signal. Read More
Jellyfish-inspired soft robots can outswim their natural counterparts Thu, July 02, 2020 Engineering researchers at North Carolina State University and Temple University have developed soft robots inspired by jellyfish that can outswim their real-life counterparts. Read More
A completely new plasmonic chip for ultrafast data transmission using light Wed, July 01, 2020 Researchers from ETH Zurich have achieved what scientists have been attempting to do for some 20 years: in their laboratory work as part of European Horizon 2020 research projects, they have manufactured a chip on which fast electronic signals can be converted directly into ultrafast light ... Read More
Multi-wavelength lasers spot early signs of bladder cancer Tue, June 30, 2020 European photonics researchers are developing a new endoscope based around multi-wavelength lasers and advanced imaging and optical analyses technologies to scan for the early signs of bladder cancer. Read More
Glove translates American Sign Language in real time Mon, June 29, 2020 Researchers at UCLA have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time though a smartphone app. Read More
Transparent, breathable face masks are well under way Thu, June 11, 2020 Researchers from the École Polytechnique fédéral de Lausanne and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Sciences and Technology have been working on creating a transparent, breathable, and safe mask over the past two years. Read More
New research leads to lighter and greener bridges Wed, June 10, 2020 To accommodate the request for ever longer bridges, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and COWI studied how to optimize structures to reduce the weight of the bridge deck, in particular increasing the span. Read More
Physicists develop ‘most sensitive strain sensor ever made’ Tue, June 09, 2020 Physicists have created what they claim is the most sensitive strain sensor ever made, an advance said to bring new levels of sensitivity to wearable tech. Read More
'Bat-like' sensor could help social distancing as lockdown lifts Mon, June 08, 2020 A disruptive Scottish start-up company based in the Edinburgh Business School Incubator has developed a sensor which allows an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to understand the physical world around it. Read More
Artificial brains need sleep just as much as regular brains do Fri, June 05, 2020 A new study carried out by Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists points towards androids requiring rest time in order to perform at their best, much like our human brains need sleep. Read More
Smart sponge selectively soaks up oil in water Fri, June 05, 2020 A highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water has been developed by a team led by Northwestern University. Read More
Smart tinting on windows set for effectiveness and durability Thu, June 04, 2020 Researchers have developed an improved method for controlling smart tinting on windows that could make them cheaper, more effective and more durable. Read More
Glasgow University team power wearables with sweat Wed, May 20, 2020 Future wearable electronic devices could be powered by human sweat instead of conventional batteries, claim researchers at Glasgow University. Read More
AI algorithm detects and identifies brain lesions Tue, May 19, 2020 Researchers from Cambridge University and Imperial College London developed an AI algorithm that detects and identifies different types of brain injuries. Read More
Wearable sensors to predict COVID-19 infections in US military hospitals Mon, May 18, 2020 The Pentagon invested in new wearable COVID-19 sensors developed with a healthtech firm for deployment to military hospitals in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. Read More
This Boston Dynamics robot herds flock of sheep in New Zealand Fri, May 15, 2020 Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot Spot herds sheep in a video from Rocos who just announced a partnership with the robotics company to automate field and crop management on rugged terrain. Read More
Enabling highways and bridges to prevent their own damage Thu, May 14, 2020 A lab at Purdue University is developing technology that would allow concrete-paved bridges and highways to reveal more accurately when they need repairs and to come equipped with materials that respond to potential damage. Read More
Solar panels improved with water harvester Wed, May 13, 2020 A sorption-based atmospheric water harvester developed in Saudi Arabia could make photovoltaic devices more efficient in hot climates. Read More
Why virtual reality is about to change the world Tue, May 12, 2020 Virtual reality poses to be a useful technology for the world at large; Take a look at a few ways in which this new technology will change the world. Read More
HIV prevention injection taken every 2 months shows remarkable results Mon, May 11, 2020 As research for an HIV vaccine continues, there is some good news in that realm. A global large-scale study has unveiled the fantastic results of cabotegravir (CAB LA), a long-acting injection against HIV in gay men and transgender women. Read More