New electronic skin can be made onsite, bringing smarter robots and wearables closer to...
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of electronic skin that can be made directly where it is needed, potentially opening the...
New wearable device could help people feel the ground and improve balance
Most people rarely think about the feeling of their feet touching the ground. But this sense is incredibly important.
It helps us know where our...
T-shirt printing method could lead to greener air conditioning systems
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, food, and electronics cool.
But the refrigerants they use can cause several problems.
These specialized fluids...
New light-powered device can detect dangerous bacteria in just 60 seconds
Detecting harmful bacteria quickly can save lives.
Some bacteria, including certain strains of E. coli, can cause serious illness even when only a few cells...
Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
New wearable glove lets people feel their data through heat and touch
Most of us experience data by looking at screens filled with charts, graphs and numbers.
But what if you could actually feel your data instead...
Scientists create a self-powered sensor that stretches nearly seven times its length
Imagine wearing a lightweight patch that can monitor your heartbeat, breathing and movements for long periods without ever needing a battery.
Or imagine robots with...
Scientists create brain-like electronic device that can sense, remember and forget
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a new light-sensitive electronic device that works more like the human brain.
The innovation could lead to artificial...
New electronic ‘nose’ can tell when your food is spoiled
Many people rely on the sniff test to decide whether food is still safe to eat.
If milk smells fine or leftovers don't seem off,...
Swallowable ‘blueberry’ sensor could transform how we monitor body temperature
A tiny electronic sensor that can be swallowed like a pill may soon provide one of the most accurate ways to measure body temperature.
Engineers...