Wearable devices have become prevalent and are increasingly gaining ground. These devices usually interface biomaterials with electronics. Some wearable electro-magnetic devices act as mechanical energy harvesters to supply energy. Currently, no “direct electro-genetic interface” is available. Hence, wearable devices...
Neuralink is an implantable device that has shown significant improvement over others in that it supports flexible cellophane-like conductive wires inserted into the tissue using a “sewing machine” surgical robot. This technology can help alleviate diseases of the brain (depression, Alzheimer’s,...
The scientists have developed a suitable material for use in thermo-electric generators based on ‘anomalous Nernst effect (ANE)’ that increases the voltage generating efficiency manifold. These devices can be comfortably worn in flexible shapes and sizes to power small...
Researchers have adapted living cells and created novel living machines. Called xenobot, these are not a new species of animals but pure artefacts, designed to serve human needs in future.
If biotechnology and genetic engineering were disciplines promising immense potential...
Scientists from MIT have sensitized existing silicon solar cells by singlet exciton fission method. This can increase efficiency of solar cells from 18 percent to as high as 35 percent thus doubling energy output thereby reducing costs of solar...
Scientists from Stanford University have developed a prototype of auto-focusing eyeglasses which automatically focus on where the wearer is looking. It can help correct presbyopia, a gradual age-related loss of near vision faced by people of 45+ age group. Autofocals provide...
Scientists have designed a new chest-laminated, ultrathin, 100 percent stretchable cardiac sensing electronic device (e-tattoo) to monitor heart functions. The device can measure ECG, SCG (seismocardiogram) and cardiac time intervals accurately and continuously for longer duration to monitor blood...
Medical scientists from University of Pennsylvania have found that medical conditions could be predicted from contents of social media posts
Social media is now an integral part of our lives. In 2019, at least 2.7 billion people regularly use online...
Scientists have for the first time created an injectable hydrogel which beforehand incorporates tissue-specific bioactive molecules via novel crosslinkers. The hydrogel described has strong potential for usage in tissue engineering
Tissue engineering is the development of tissue and organ substitutes...
Scientists have designed a nature-inspired carbon tube aerogel thermal insulating material based upon the microstructure of polar bear hair. This lightweight, highly-elastic and more efficient heat insulator opens up new avenues for energy-efficient building insulation
Polar bear hair helps the...
Study has developed a novel digital meditation practice software which can help healthy young adults to improve and sustain their attention span
In today’s fast paced life where swiftness and multitasking are becoming a norm, adults especially young adults are...
Study describes a novel portable solar-steaming collection system with polymer origami which can collect and purify water at a very low cost
There is an increasing global demand for clean water owing to population growth, industrialization and contamination and depletion...
Study describes a novel all-perovskite tandem solar cell which has the potential to provide inexpensive and more efficient way to harness Sun’s energy to generate electrical power
Our reliance on non-renewable source of energy called fossil fuels such as coal,...
This short articles explains what is biocatalysis, its mportance and how it can be used for the benefit of mankind and the environment.
The objective of this brief article is to make the reader aware of the importance of biocatalysis...
A new innovative injector which can deliver medications to difficult locations of the body has been tested in animal models
Needles are the most important tool in medicine as they are indispensable in delivering countless medications inside our body. The...
Researchers have built a large virtual docking library which would assist in rapidly discovering new drugs and therapeutics
To develop new drugs and medications for illnesses, a potential way is to ‘screen’ a large number of therapeutic molecules and generate...
Studies show how existing smartphone technology can be used to predict and control infectious and non-infectious diseases
The demand and popularity of smartphones is on the rise worldwide as it is an excellent way to connect. Smartphones are being used...
Study shows for the first time an innovative self-powered heart pacemaker tested successfully in pigs
Our heart maintains a pace through its internal pacemaker called sinoatrial node (SA node), also called sinus node located in the upper right chamber. This...
The first temperature-sensitive textile has been created which can regulate our body’s heat exchange with the environment
Our body absorbs or loses heat in the form of infrared radiation. At room temperature around 40 percent of heart transfer occurs in...
A novel vital signs measurement device is ideal for low resource settings for timely intervention of illnesses during pregnancy
The main driving force behind developing a unique device called Cradle Vital Sign Alert (VSA)1 was the observation made ofdifferent clinical outcomes...
Engineers have designed a wireless ‘brain pacemaker’ which can detect and prevent tremors or seizures in patients suffering from neurological disorders
According to World Health Organization (WHO) neurological disorders affect more than one billion people worldwide and it causes more...
Airplane has been designed which won’t be dependent on fossil fuels or battery as it won’t have any moving part
Ever since the discovery of airplane more than 100 years ago, every flying machine or aircraft in the sky flies...
For the first time nanorobots have been designed which can deliver drugs directly into the eyes without causing damage.
Nanorobot technology is a recent technique at the centre of focus of scientists for treating multiple diseases. Nanorobots (also called nanobots)...
Engineers have invented a semiconductor made by a thin flexible hybrid material which can be used for displays on electronic devices in the near future.
Engineers at large corporations have been eyeing to design a foldable and flexible display screen...
A wearable electronic device has been discovered which can attach to one’s body and act as a speaker and microphone
Discovery and design of wearable electronic devices which can be worn by customers on their body is on the rise...
