Electronics

3D printing drones work like bees to build and repair structures while flying

The advent of 3D printing has changed many industries by allowing researchers, students, entrepreneurs and massive factories to rapidly transform a digital design into...

Scientists install brains on solar-powered microrobots

Cornell researchers installed electronic “brains” on solar-powered robots that are 100 to 250 micrometers in size – smaller than an ant’s head – so...

Smartphone’s camera and flash could help measure blood oxygen levels at home

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for...

Excessive blue light from electronics may speed up aging, shows study

Too much screen use has been linked to obesity and psychological problems. Now a new study has identified a new problem – a study in...

The music app could support dementia care at home

Many carers of people with dementia recognize music’s value in supporting the well-being of a loved one. As the person with dementia’s cognitive state declines...

Magnets in electronic devices may affect heart health

In a recent study from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, scientists found that magnets in electronic devices may affect heart...

MIT engineers fabricate a chip-free, wireless electronic skin

Wearable sensors are ubiquitous thanks to wireless technology that enables a person’s glucose concentrations, blood pressure, heart rate, and activity levels to be transmitted...

How TikTok made reading fun again

“This one right here was a great escape, could not put it down,” wrote Rachel Vogel, a business and psychology student at Northeastern, in...

Earbuds may soon detect ear infections and other ailments

Earbuds may soon be able to detect common ear infections and other ailments, according to a new study. The “EarHealth” system pairs Bluetooth earbuds with...

Blue light from your phone may harm you more when you get older

Scientists from Oregon State University found that the damaging effects of daily, lifelong exposure to the blue light emanating from phones, computers, and household...