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New wearable can send health data up to 15 miles away

A new wearable device can send health data up to 15 miles, 2,400 times the distance of WiFi, without significant network infrastructure. Wearable devices that...

Why tiny water balloons cover quinoa

Quinoa, a protein-rich crop known for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions, has long been admired for its resilience to drought and salt. However,...

Blood tests for cancer DNA can improve detection and treatment

In a groundbreaking study, a team led by Nicholas Mitsiades, a clinical scientist at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, has made a significant discovery...

Scientists 3D-print hair follicles in lab-grown skin

Imagine a world where skin grafts can grow hair or where we can test drugs and cosmetics more effectively. This might soon become a reality...

Scientists are building bionic breast to restore sensation for breast cancer survivors

Breast cancer affects millions, and many survivors face tough decisions, like removing one or both breasts through mastectomy. This surgery often leads to loss of...

Scientists develop radiation-free imaging tech

A team from the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) consisting of physicists and medical doctors has introduced a novel imaging technology called Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). This...

Scientists make fish-free omega-3 supplement from bacteria

An Australian omega-3 supplement made from environmental bacteria is being developed by a University of Sydney research affiliate in a collaboration between academia and...

New way to spot cancer risk: not in genes, but in blood!

Scientists found a new way to spot if someone could be more likely to get certain types of cancer, like breast or ovarian cancer.

Scientists find a safer, more effective cancer therapy

Radiation that used to treat half of all cancer patients can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging.

Wireless device detects coronavirus with magnetostrictive composite plates

What if you could tell if your surroundings contained COVID-19 particles or droplets the moment they or you entered the vicinity?