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Joseph Shavit
Jan 27, 2022
Scientists regrow frog’s lost leg. Could human limbs be next?
For millions of patients who have lost limbs the possibility of regaining function through natural regeneration remains out of reach.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 24, 2022
New water purifier purges germs with power of the sun
In the modern, hygiene-conscious world, it can (ironically) be difficult to find a hand sanitizer for quick cleaning on the go.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 23, 2022
New medical-grade wearable continuously monitors at-risk people at home
The virtual care products automatically monitor a patient’s vital signs remotely to prevent this series of events from playing out.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 23, 2022
App helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns
Parents in NICU receive a dizzying amount of information about their baby’s changing weight, respiratory levels, feeding patterns and more.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 21, 2022
Antifreeze cream prevents frostbite injuries to skin
Frostbite not only kills skin cells, but can also harm deeper tissues like muscle and bone, sometimes causing infections and nerve damage.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 20, 2022
Artificial pancreas proves 'life-changing' for very young children with type 1 diabetes
An artificial pancreas developed by a team of Cambridge researchers is helping protect very young children with type 1 diabetes.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
First-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive blood sugar monitor
A new wearable device created by Penn State researchers, is a less intrusive glucose monitor and could become the norm in diabetes care.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
These tiny electric generators can accelerate wound healing
Tiny dressings that generate electricity in response to movement could accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 19, 2022
Researchers develop a wearable device for safe, noninvasive, optical brain imaging
Recent advances in brain imaging techniques facilitate accurate, high-resolution observations of the brain and its functions.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 17, 2022
Stanford researchers develop rechargeable batteries that store six times more charge
Researchers have developed rechargeable batteries that can store up to six times more charge than ones currently commercially available.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 16, 2022
New 'smart' pistols taking aim at spiking gun deaths in the US
'Smart' pistols – designed to restrict who can fire them – are poised to hit the US market this year, taking aim at spiking gun deaths.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
‘Fitbit for the face’ can turn any face mask into smart monitoring device
Northwestern University engineers have developed a new smart sensor platform for face masks that they are calling a “Fitbit for the face.”
Joseph Shavit
Jan 13, 2022
Residential cruise ship offering a 'more affordable' life at sea
Storylines is looking ahead to 2024 with its “luxury residential community at sea,” which is a global cruise with fully furnished residences
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022
Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of virus-laden aerosols and respiratory droplets that infected individuals expel.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022
Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally
A group of common lung conditions that affects more than 300* million people, could be significantly reduced with a simple health assessment
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2022
Rapid cancer test provides warning from a single drop of blood
The test is inexpensive and uses a test strip and a small cube-shaped 1.6-inch reader to quantify a marker of prostate cancer.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2022
Scientists demonstrate how we can live on the moon
Scientists demonstrated how to create an environment where you not only survive, but also thrive in space.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2022
Virtual Reality could help make therapy easier
New research shows many people are more comfortable speaking to an avatar than a real person.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Self-driving race cars zip into history at the Indy Autonomous Challenge
A racecar with nobody at the wheel snaked around another to snatch the lead on an oval track at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 10, 2022
Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display
The fully 3D-printed flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display prototype is about 1.5 inches on each side and has 64 pixels.
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