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'Leaf' it to science: Faux foliage pummels pollution
The innovative device combines organic semiconductors with enzymes obtained from sulfate-reducing bacteria to break water down into hydrogen and oxygen or turn carbon dioxide into formate.
3D-printing approach could produce permanent dental crowns in just hours
The team suggests that the technique promises to transform crowns, bridges, veneers and other restorations by making them faster, more personalized and more convenient.
Fish blood could stop food and medicine from freezing
The mimic molecules promise to enable a wide variety of applications, from extending the shelf life of frozen foods to improving the storage and transport of life-saving biologics.
AI could help bad actors build bioweapons
The new study had a team of Microsoft scientists perform a hacker-style test to demonstrate that AI-generated sequences could potentially evade security software used by DNA manufacturers.
Scientists create matrix that functions like a fingerprint scanner to spot hidden objects
According to the researchers, the approach uses what they call a “fingerprint matrix,” which is a mathematical description of the way each object uniquely scatters waves such as light or ultrasound.
Next-gen bandage with AI technology expedites healing
The a-Heal system uses a tiny camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect each stage of healing and to deliver medication or treatment in the form of an electric field.
3D-printed tissue featuring fluid channels mimics real organs for surgical training
Researchers have developed a new 3D-printing method for creating realistic human tissue structures that could one day be used in the making of human models to train surgeons and doctors.
Smart glasses monitor health through blinking
The team believes that the device could potentially pave the way for assessing fatigue, mental workload and eye-related health issues in real-world settings, such as long-haul trucking or in the office.
Rethinking reach: Designing assistive exoskeletons for the upper limbs
Aging populations face rising rates of stroke and degenerative conditions requiring long-term rehabilitation, while industrial and service workers contend with fatigue and repetitive strain from overhead tasks. These demands highlight the need for technologies that extend physical capacity while preserving user autonomy.
Smart microfibers turn ordinary objects into health monitors and energy sources
The team sought to develop fibers thinner than a human hair that can be tuned on-demand to add sensing, energy conversion and electronic connectivity capabilities to assorted objects of various shapes and surface textures — like glass, plastic and leather.
New drug-delivery cartilage material shows promise for arthritis treatment
The team suggests that this development could pave the way for longer-lasting, targeted arthritis treatments that automatically respond to flare-ups, sensing when something within the body is wrong and delivering treatment precisely where it is needed.
Oyster-inspired adhesive bonds broken bones, potentially replacing metal implants
The medical adhesive, dubbed “Bone-02,” is designed to repair broken bones quickly and without the need for metal plates, screws or major surgeries.
Scientists created bone substitute from 3D-printed glass
During trials conducted in rabbits, the material sustained bone cell growth outperforming both regular glass and a commercially available bone substitute.
UV light neutralizes airborne allergens in 30 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder suggest that ultraviolet (UV) light can neutralize airborne allergens in just 30 minutes.
New biosensor tracks airborne viruses in real-time
The developers of the biosensor suggest that there is a host of possible applications for the technology such as detecting bacteria in hospitals, schools and on public transportation.
New bubble-driven bots could replace traditional needle injections
The idea behind the new technique is cavitation, which is the sudden collapse of bubbles in liquid. The energy produced from this process enabled the team to build tiny robots — dubbed “jumpers” — that move significant distances relative to their size.
New wearable patch performs diagnostics using sweat, not blood
The smart patch can precisely observe internal changes through sweat when attached to the body where it can simultaneously and in real-time analyze multiple metabolites.
"Bone-gun" can generate bone grafts directly onto fractures in animals
The so-called bone gun has already been trialed in rabbits, quickly creating complex bone implants without having to prefabricate in advance.
New study finds natural maple polyphenol inhibits bacteria that cause tooth decay
Researchers from the University of Wyoming suggest that a natural compound from maple could potentially combat Streptococcus mutans, which is the bacteria associated with tooth decay.
Study: Chemical fingerprints can trace origins of stolen and counterfeit drugs
The potential new weapon against pharmaceutical counterfeiting may be on the way, promising to distinguish seemingly identical medicines at the molecular level.