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Watch how a sweat sensor monitors stress levels
The graphene-based sensor is fabricated by laser etching a plastic sheet to form a 3D graphene structure with tiny pores in which sweat can be analyzed for cortisol, an indicator of stress.
Watch: Interface affords improved control of prosthetic hands
An improved biological interface from the University of Michigan can now provide enhanced individual finger control of robotic hands.
A laser-based ice-repellent technology for aircraft deicing
Direct laser interference patterning technology etches 3D microscale structures into aircraft wings that will serve to minimize ice accumulation.
These contact lenses are designed to correct color blindness
Plasmonic metasurfaces embedded into commercially available rigid gas permeable contact lenses manipulate light and shift incorrectly perceived pigments closer to the original colors.
A fast, portable assay for coronavirus screening
The nucleic acid test has been tested in hospitals and laboratories in China, demonstrating 97% accuracy with 99% specificity.
The new KNF FP 150: A diaphragm pump with low pulsation
The new pump generation was developed for the special challenges of UV inks, which are increasingly used in industrial inkjet printing applications.
Oil recovery improves with an understanding of brine salinity influence
Oil well productivity is enhanced when water with the right salt concentration is matched to both the oil and the host rock formation.
3D printing method creates in vitro environment for studying glioblastoma treatment
Researchers from RPI, Northeastern University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai created a new method that combines bioprinting and imaging of glioblastoma cells in a cost-effective way.
Nanodrills target drug-resistant bacteria disease-causing cells
Light-activated molecular drills effectively kill targeted cells and may find potential use in treating human skin diseases.
Video: Blastoff to the ISS for heart cell study
The cosmic cardiac mission will examine the effects of microgravity environments on heart health and translate findings into improved treatments for heart muscle diseases.
Researchers create new method for eliminating salt from processed foods
Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have developed new technology that could reduce the sodium levels in processed foods while maintaining the safety of those foods.
Bread waste could be used to feed microbial starters
Researchers from the University of Bari Aldo Moro found a way to reduce bread waste and cultivate sustainable microbial starters.
Study: Formulating new antibiotics with metals
Previously unexplored compounds containing silver, manganese, zinc and other metals exert antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Sequencing platform speeds coronavirus characterization
While not designed for diagnostic use, the method provides insight into the properties of the isolated virus by application of next-generation sequencing.
Watch magnetized microbots automate microfluidic assays
Tiny ferrobots about 2 mm in diameter can coordinate and expedite the manipulation of fluid droplets as required in medical diagnostic assays, drug development and other uses.
A pediatric heart valve with room to grow
An artificial valve can be expanded via a minimally invasive transcatheter procedure to accommodate the growing heart and associated increases in blood flow volume.
Deep learning approach may aid earthquake prediction
The neural network provided a continuous measure of tremors and placed clearer time bounds on slow-slip events than previous methods.
Modern technology used to map ancient Mayan road
Airborne lidar data were used to provide information about a 100 km stone Mayan road that linked the ancient cities of Cobá and Yaxuná.
Pill-sized device heats up point-of-care diagnostics
A miniaturized chemical heater devised at the University of Toronto can offer a low-cost, field-portable solution for diagnostic testing in resource-limited areas.
Watch: Soft robot gently handles jellyfish to keep them calm
Researchers from the American Museum of National History found that soft robotic fingers can be used to conduct undersea research without stressing out delicate deep-sea animals.