When it comes to accurately reading the brain’s electrical signals, many systems utilize implantable electrodes. A new technology is reportedly less invasive yet just as accurate, as it swaps regular electrodes for ultra-thin wires. The system is being developed via a partnership between scientists at Britain’s Francis Crick Institute, University College London, and California’s Stanford University. Instead of conventional electrodes […]
Hair Thin Electrode Wires
Stretchable Supercapacitors
We’ve seen flexible supercapacitor designs before, but how about one that’s stretchable? A new discovery by researchers at Duke University and Michigan State University could lead to an excellent stretchable power source for wearable electronics. Supercapacitors, of course, are known for their excellent power density, charging and discharging a lot of energy quickly and having a longer lifespan than chemical […]
Plant Based Plastic Biodegradables
Whether it’s entangling marine animals, clogging their guts when they eat it, or forming giant floating “garbage patches,” oceanic plastic waste is a huge problem. There may be new hope however, in the form of what is claimed to be a better type of marine-biodegradable plastic. First of all, various groups have already developed plastics that harmlessly biodegrade in the […]
Bacteria Produce Protein
Fats are important for providing energy for the body – but as we all know, too much of the stuff is bad for us. Triglycerides are a form of fat that circulates through the bloodstream, and high levels can lead to obesity and related illnesses. Now, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found a way to produce a protein […]
Next Generation Of QuadCycle
One of the more interesting urban delivery solutions of recent years, the pedal-assist electric quadracycles from Electric Assisted Vehicles Ltd (EAV) pull together a small footprint, zero-emissions driving and versatile cargo-carrying capabilities. Since we first looked at its prototypes about a year ago, EAV has announced a family of urban cargo vehicles that includes a tractor-trailer and refrigerated quadcycles. Now […]
Soft, Micro Gel Particles Engineered From Hard Pollen
Scientists in Singapore have come up with a new type of soft, pliable particle they say can be used as a building blocks for a new generation of green and biocompatible materials, all by using pollen as a starting point. These incredibly hard natural grains were turned into microgel-like substances using a process likened to soap-making, with the scientists hopeful […]
Using Ultrasound Waves To Detect Disease
One physiological consequence of cancer and other diseases spreading throughout the body can be the hardening of the structure surrounding cells called the extracellular matrix. Scientists at Purdue University have now developed a new way to detect such changes through the use of sound waves, offering a potential new tool to track disease progression. The stiffness of the extracellular matrix […]
Cellular Seafood
Take the “sea” out of seafood and what have you got left? Well, “food,” obviously. But also quite possibly the makings of a multibillion-dollar industry. At least, that’s the hope of a group of intrepid startups offering a fishier remix of the high-tech meat alternatives made famous by companies like Memphis Meats. These startups are doing the same; only instead of […]
Google Maps Adds Coronavirus Warning To Doctor & Medical Facilities
Google Maps added a coronavirus warning whenever someone searches for nearby medical locations. The warning message encourages people to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols if they plan on visiting a doctor for coronavirus, officially known as COVID-19. The message says, “COVID-19 alert: Call your doctor before visiting if you may have COVID-19.” By clicking the […]
Blue Curtains As Walls
Cobalt-blue curtains hang in place of walls in a small apartment in Kyiv renovated by Ukrainian architecture and interiors studio Ater Architects. Called EGR Apartment, the 65-square-metre space was cramped, featuring a compartmentalised layout with separate rooms connected by corridors. The owners, a young couple, asked Ater Architects to transform it into a light and minimalist space. Ater Architects removed […]