Electronics

This wearable device could regrow hair

In a new study, researchers develop a flexible, wearable photo-stimulator that speeds up hair growth. This device may help treat alopecia or excessive hair loss...
Your PC might need an update to fight ‘Foreshadow’

Your PC might need an update to fight ‘Foreshadow’

A newly discovered processor vulnerability could potentially put secure information at risk in any Intel-based PC manufactured since 2008. It could affect users who rely...
Stanford study uses Google Glass help kids with autism read facial expressions

Stanford study uses Google Glass help kids with autism read facial expressions

In a new Stanford study, researchers find that children with autism are able to improve their social skills by using a smartphone app paired...
Mobile phone radiation may hurt memory performance in kids

Mobile phone radiation may hurt memory performance in kids

In a recent study, researchers find that radiofrequency electromagnetic fields may harm the development of memory performance of specific brain regions. The rapid evolution of...
Fitness tracker could monitor cancer patients

Fitness tracker could monitor cancer patients

A new study has found that fitness trackers can be valuable tools for assessing the quality of life and daily functioning of cancer patients...

Scientists discover distinct daily cycles in our thinking patterns from 800 million tweets

Our mode of thinking changes at different times of the day and follows a 24-hour pattern, according to new findings published in PLOS ONE. University of...
e-textile

Scientists design a new E-textile that can integrate computers into clothing

E-textiles, also called smart clothing or e-fabrics, are fabrics that enable digital components and electronics to be embedded in them. They can be used to...
brain training games

Brain training games can outperform tutors, says research

Brain training games have become popular on mobile devices. Although their contributions to brain function improvement is still controversial, many people like to try...
activity tracker

Activity tracker may not help lose weight, says study

An activity tracker is a device to monitor and track body fitness, such as distance walked, calorie consumption, and in some cases heartbeat and...
Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO has become a new distraction for drivers and pedestrians, says study

Pokémon GO is a free-to-play, location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic. People can play the game on iOS, Android, and Apple watch devices. In...