Series of breakthroughs in quantum computing
An ordinary computer, which is now referred to as a classical or traditional computer works on the basic concept of 0s and 1s (zeroes and ones). When we ask the computer to do a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Study had shown a scalable and affordable solution of directly capturing carbon dioxide from air and tackling carbon footprint
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas and a significant driver of climate change. A greenhouse gas in the atmosphere...
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...
Researchers have developed an artificial sensory nerve system which can process information similar to the human body and it could effectively give sense of touch to prosthetic limbs
Our skin, body’s largest organ, is also the most important as it...
Recent studies have developed new wound dressings which accelerate healing and improve tissue regeneration in wounds.
Scientists discovered a very important aspect of wound healing in the late 1970s when the understanding of this process was at a very early...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 discovered a way to make batteries that we use every day to be more resilient, powerful and safe.
The year is 2018 and our everyday livesare now fuelled by different gadgets which either run on electricity or on...
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...
The brain ‘pacemaker’ for Alzheimer's disease is helping patients to perform daily tasks and take care of themselves more independently than before.
A novel study has for the first time attempted to use deep-brain simulation to counter brain activity related...
A breakthrough study takes significant step forward in the quest to develop a DNA-based storage system for digital data.
Digital data is growing at an exponential rate today because of our dependency on gadgets and it requires robust long-term storage....
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,...
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)...
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...
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...
