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...
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,...
Scientists have fabricated artificial wood from synthetic resins which while mimicking natural wood exhibits improved properties for multifunctional use
Wood is an organic fibrous tissue found in trees, bushes and shrubs. Wood can be called as the most useful and...
China has successfully tested a hypersonic jet plane which could cut down the travel time by almost one-seventh.
China has designed and tested an ultra-fast aircraft which can achieve hypersonic speeds in the range of Mach 5 to Mach 7,...
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...
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...
In a recent study, researchers have developed for the first time a fully autonomous nanorobotic system for specifically targeting cancer
In a major advancement in nanomedicine, the field that combines nanotechnology with medicine, researchers have developed novel avenues of therapeutic...
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...
Studies has shown that the “bionic eye” promises to help restore vision to many patients suffering from partial or complete blindness
The structure of the human eye is quite complex and how we are able to see is an intricate...
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 of different clinical...
In a major advancement in robotics, robot with ‘soft’ human-like muscles have been successfully designed for the first time. Such soft robots can be a boon to design human friendly robots in the future.
Robots are programmable machines that are...
The discovery of a new type of malleable, self-healing and completely recyclable "electronic skin” has wide applications in health monitoring, robotics, prosthetics and improved biomedical devices.
A study published in Science Advances showcases a new electronic skin (or simply e-skin) that has...
Scientists have for the very first time bioengineered a human cornea using 3D printing technique which can be a boost for corneal transplants.
Cornea is the transparent dome-shaped outermost layer of the eye. The cornea is the first lens through...
In a major advancement in cancer screening, new study has developed a simple blood test to detect eight different cancers in their early stages, five of which do not have a screening program for early detection
Cancer remains one of...
Scientists have shown a new technology in which bioengineered bacteria can make cost-effective chemicals/polymers from renewable plant sources
Lignin is a material which is a constituent of cell wall of all dry land plants. It is the second most abundant...
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,...
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...
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...
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 has produced a new material which could adsorb air and water pollutants and could be a low cost sustainable alternative to the currently used activated carbon
Pollution makes our planet’s land, water, air and other constituents of the environment...
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...
Recent studies have shown the capability of artificial intelligence systems in medically diagnosing important diseases
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems have been around for quite some time and are now getting smarter and better with time. AI has applications is multitude...
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...
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...
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...
