HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Fruit Fly Neural Activity Inspires Smoother Robots
Scientists from the EPFL Brain Mind Institute and Interfaculty Institutes of Bioengineering developed a method to record the limb control activity and neural circuits of a fruit fly.
New 3D Printing Technique Could Create 3D-Printed Arteries
University of Colorado Boulder engineers created a 3D printing technique that controls the firmness of the printed object, allowing doctors to create artificial arteries and organ tissues.
Profiling the Properties of 2D Blue Phosphorus
Red, violet, white and black forms of the element are now joined by a 2D blue allotrope, which could be of value in optoelectronic applications.
Wearable Artificial Kidney May Soon Help Those in Need of Transplants
Currently in the U.S., more than 95,000 people are waiting for kidney transplants — far more candidates than donors. But researchers have found a way to make a wearable artificial kidney that could save the lives of millions with chronic kidney disease.
Watch: Skin-Sticker Sensors Monitor Biometrics
Purdue University researchers have created an advanced sticker sensor that can easily monitor a patient’s heart rate and overall health.
'No Exercise' Treatment for Hypertension May Be Possible
New research shows that it may be possible for people with hypertension to regulate blood pressure without increasing exercise or cutting back on salt.
Microfluidic System Performs Early Genetic Profiling of Cancer
Early detection of cancer biomarkers is the goal of the high-density profiling and enumeration by melt (HYPER-Melt) microfluidic platform.
Watch How Ricequakes Simulate Ice Shelf and Rockfill Dam Collapse
Researchers turned to breakfast to improve the ability to simulate and understand real-world collapse events.
A Look at Sickness and Health Apps
The changing of the seasons can bring many things: cooler weather, turning leaves and, in many cases, sickness. Perhaps your immune system blocks it all, but for those who worry, some technology in the form of apps, websites and devices is here to help.
Flu Vaccine Manufacturing Efficiency Gains With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
North Carolina State University researchers demonstrated how near-infrared spectroscopy could make cell-culture-based flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient.
How New York City Restaurants Are Helping to Rebuild the City's Harbor
Over 70 restaurants throughout New York City are taking part in the Billion Oyster Project, which collects oyster shells from participating restaurants to be used in the rebuilding of the city’s eroding harbor.
'ALS-on-a-Chip' Represents an Advance for Treating the Disease
A new microfluidic chip containing the first 3D human tissue model of the interface between motor neurons and muscle fibers represents an advance for treating ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Injectable Implant Offers Effective HIV Treatment and Prevention
An anti-HIV drug, a polymer and a solvent solidify into an implant once injected under the skin, and the drug is released as the polymer slowly degrades.
New Tool Predicts Height and Other Factors from a Person's Genome
A tool developed at Michigan State University has been proven to accurately predict height, bone density and even level of education using only a person's genome. The next step is predicting risk for serious illnesses.
Nanoparticles Stop Snake Venom from Spreading in Bite Victims
A new development from the University of California Irvine stops snake venom from inflicting symptoms in bite victims.
Color-changing Paper Signals Infectious Disease
A rapid, inexpensive assay for infectious diseases requires only a digital camera, a drop of blood and a special glowing paper strip.
Watch: New 3D-printed Cement Gets Stronger During a Natural Disaster
The new 3D-printed cement paste is designed to get stronger when put under pressure.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
Manufacturing Small Batches of Biopharmaceuticals on Demand
The portable system from MIT can be rapidly reconfigured to produce a variety of protein drugs.
Simulated Martian Soil for Sale
Researchers can use the material to test food production techniques and other technologies for supporting expeditions and colonies.