Electronics

Step it up: Walking more steps every day may help lower blood pressure

The smartwatches seen on the wrists of roughly 1 in 5 Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful...

Why people get sick in virtual reality

"Cybersickness" might sound right out of a sci-fi novel, but it's an illness impacting people across industries today. UNSW Sydney researchers are trying to understand...

This Cold Tube could beat the summer heat without relying on air conditioning

Many people beat the summer heat by cranking the air conditioning. However, air conditioners guzzle power and spew out millions of tons of carbon dioxide...

What if you could better control what mobile apps do with your data

Every year, mobile app developers make billions of dollars selling data they collect from mobile apps on cell phones, and they aren't making it...

UCSF scientists find how to detect diabetes with smartphones

In a new study, researchers have developed a 'digital biomarker' that would use a smartphone's built-in camera to detect Type 2 diabetes. It potentially provides...

New quantum microphone could count sound particles

Physicists have developed a "quantum microphone" so sensitive it can measure individual particles of sound, called phonons. The device, developed through U.S. National Science Foundation-funded...

Electric cooker is an easy, efficient way to sanitize N95 masks

In a new study, researchers found owners of electric multi-cookers may be able to add another use to its list of functions: sanitization of...

This smartwatch could track drug levels in real time

Advance could help doctors choose the right drug at the right dose for the right person. Engineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and...

Why shaving dulls even the sharpest of razors

Human hair is 50 times softer than steel, yet it can chip away a razor's edge, a new study shows. Razors, scalpels, and knives are...

People do not fully trust their smart home techs

Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, UK consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy...