This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs
Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...
Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly
Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...
40-year-old zipper idea finally becomes reality with 3D printing
More than 40 years ago, an unusual idea was born: a zipper that could do much more than close a jacket.
Instead, it could transform...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...
Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat
Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...
No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers
Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...
New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?
If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones.
Some claim to produce negative ions in...