Electronics

This wearable electronic device is really wearable, cheap and recyclable

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are developing a wearable electronic device that's "really wearable"--a stretchy and fully-recyclable circuit board that's inspired by,...

This pufferfish like robot could help drones fly safely

If you get too close to a pufferfish, this undersea creature will blow up like a balloon to scare you away. Now, a team of...

Online news needs a new pay model to survive, says study

The revenue model that has sustained the newspaper industry for centuries no longer works in the digital age, but another age-old concept with some...

Blue-light glasses could improve your sleep and work

Wearing blue-light glasses just before sleeping can lead to a better night’s sleep and contribute to a better day’s work to follow, new research...

New ultrafast camera could film 3D movies at 100 billion frames per second

In his quest to bring ever-faster cameras to the world, Caltech's Lihong Wang has developed technology that can reach blistering speeds of 70 trillion...

New device powers wearable sensors through human motion

The advent of inexpensive wearable sensors that can monitor heart rate and body temperature, as well as levels of blood sugar and metabolic byproducts,...

This earphone could track facial expressions, even with a face mask

Scientists have invented an earphone that can continuously track full facial expressions by observing the contour of the cheeks - and can then translate...

Scientists print wearable sensors directly on skin without heat

Wearable sensors are evolving from watches and electrodes to bendable devices that provide far more precise biometric measurements and comfort for users. Now, an international...

Self-erasing chips could help stop counterfeit electronics

Self-erasing chips could help stop counterfeit electronics or provide alerts if sensitive shipments are tampered with, researchers report. The chips rely on a new material...

Scientists unveil sensor that rapidly detects COVID-19 infection

When attached to supporting electronics, the sensor can wirelessly transmit data to the user's cell phone through Bluetooth. One feature of the COVID-19 virus that...