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![Life-saving infrared light beam can detect malaria](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f922bd767a1b43ed8968891feddcda88~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_f922bd767a1b43ed8968891feddcda88~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2022
Life-saving infrared light beam can detect malaria
A fast, needle-free malaria detection tool developed by a University of Queensland-led team could help save hundreds of thousands of lives.
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![New ‘smart tattoos’ revolutionize on-skin computing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_40532945239842cb94b207ea6b5752c0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_40532945239842cb94b207ea6b5752c0~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2022
New ‘smart tattoos’ revolutionize on-skin computing
The emergence of on-skin interfaces has created an opportunity for seamless, always-available on-body interactions.
![Game-changing wrist-mounted camera captures entire body in 3D](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_46e03dc4da4a4160878c15e546929636~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_46e03dc4da4a4160878c15e546929636~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2022
Game-changing wrist-mounted camera captures entire body in 3D
Using a miniature camera and a customized deep neural network, researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wristband that tracks posture.
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![Electrospinning promises major improvements in wearable technology](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_dcaf0b9891f84386974b532da2df559e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_dcaf0b9891f84386974b532da2df559e~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2022
Electrospinning promises major improvements in wearable technology
Wearable technology has exploded in recent years spurred by advances in flexible sensors, transistors, energy storage, & harvesting devices.
![Taking aim at gun violence: Tech strategies for reducing harm](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_1044a950d9ae4267bde1629d637abfcf~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_1044a950d9ae4267bde1629d637abfcf~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2022
Taking aim at gun violence: Tech strategies for reducing harm
Gun violence is now recognized as a pervasive and growing problem in a country with patchwork regulation and 25% more guns than people.
![Implants use smart materials to repair bone fractures](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_1209b526cf4643b28e0ac3f4fb0ad44c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_1209b526cf4643b28e0ac3f4fb0ad44c~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Jul 7, 2022
Implants use smart materials to repair bone fractures
For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopaedic implants is being developed that can monitor healing progression
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![Scientists create a 'Smart Necklace' for silent speech recognition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_265167f192904e289ccea8e98da75fcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_265167f192904e289ccea8e98da75fcf~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 15, 2022
Scientists create a 'Smart Necklace' for silent speech recognition
Speech recognition technology allows us to ask Siri to check the weather for tomorrow, or to ask Alexa to play our favorite song.
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![Need to chill? Smartwatch accurately measures your stress level in real-time](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_eb4291767c644e498d6b4e91480e5ea5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_eb4291767c644e498d6b4e91480e5ea5~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 10, 2022
Need to chill? Smartwatch accurately measures your stress level in real-time
Cortisol is well-suited for measurement in wearable devices, because its concentration levels in sweat are similar to its circulating levels
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![Apple invented a smart sunroof that lets you control how much light to let in](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_f72f094391c04b288c0c5a7fcc4b7347~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_f72f094391c04b288c0c5a7fcc4b7347~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022
Apple invented a smart sunroof that lets you control how much light to let in
While Apple has remained completely tight-lipped about it, everybody knows the company is working on an Apple Car.
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!['Smart stethoscope' using AI can spot heart failure, study finds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_6e041d7467524287bf1530a5e40d4444~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_6e041d7467524287bf1530a5e40d4444~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Feb 4, 2022
'Smart stethoscope' using AI can spot heart failure, study finds
AI can help to improve the performance of ‘smart stethoscopes’, enabling doctors to diagnose heart failure earlier and improving outcomes.
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![New 'smart' pistols taking aim at spiking gun deaths in the US](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c4c046591e3f46a4b589ba86f4ac6a64~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_c4c046591e3f46a4b589ba86f4ac6a64~mv2.webp)
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.
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![Irish startup introduces FoodMarble, the world's first personal digestive tracker](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e756fb0a2621464f9f30e5a187a0f1c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e756fb0a2621464f9f30e5a187a0f1c0~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2021
Irish startup introduces FoodMarble, the world's first personal digestive tracker
FoodMarble AIRE, a pocket-size hydrogen breath analysis device, combines state-of-the-art technology with personalize digestive science
![This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_7a30ea1793f54309acb68fbe8080b81d~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_7a30ea1793f54309acb68fbe8080b81d~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Oct 5, 2021
This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language
Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer.
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