New design makes stretchable electronics perform better under strain
Our bodies send out hosts of signals - chemicals, electrical pulses, mechanical shifts - that can provide a wealth of information about our health.
But...
Scientists develop new method to create bioelectronics out of microscopic structures
Bringing together soft, malleable living cells with hard, inflexible electronics can be a difficult task.
UChicago researchers have developed a new method to face this...
Your smart watch can detect COVID-19 symptoms before you know
In a new study, researchers found evidence that suggests smartwatches can detect COVID-19 symptoms before a person has become aware that they are infected.
They...
The world should stop global roll out of 5G networks until safety is confirmed
In a new paper, researchers suggest people should err on the side of caution and stop the global rollout of 5G (fifth generation) telecoms...
Why you should turn off your camera during zoom meetings
It’s not just to hide clutter anymore – add “saving the planet” to the reasons you leave the camera off during your next virtual...
5G doesn’t cause covid-19, but the myth spread quickly
5G technology doesn’t cause COVID-19 but rumors that it does have spread rapidly across the globe, researchers report.
Researchers need to better understand how misinformation...
Fitness apps and wearable activity trackers can boost your physical activity levels
In a new review study, researchers found that smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help boost physical activity levels.
The size of the...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
This smart thermostat could learn optimal temperature quickly
A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.
Buildings account for about 40 percent of U.S. energy...
High-five or thumbs-up? New device detects which hand gesture you want to make
Imagine typing on a computer without a keyboard, playing a video game without a controller or driving a car without a wheel.
That's one of...