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Software Company Tests New Biometric Tattoos
December 2, 2023 | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | Comments
Features will include the ability to monitor body temperature and sense if someone is stressed through sweat and heart rate data.
Chewing Gum Helps Create New Stretchy, Wearable Sensor
December 3, 2023 8:54 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | Comments
The answer to a bendable, flexible body sensor may be in your mouth. A new stretchy sensor has...
Scientists Make Self-Propelled Particles to Stop Severe Bleeding
October 7, 2024 8:14 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | Comments
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) invented a new method for...
How Hummingbirds Devour Nectar
September 9, 2024 10:49 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | Comments
To understand how these pint-sized birds are able to lap up nectar, the study honed in on the...
Rare Giant Squid Swims into Japan's Toyama Bay
January 5, 2024 8:32 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe creature was caught on video with a submersible camera.
Google Unveils New Name, Mission for Life Sciences Division
December 9, 2023 8:29 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThis is one of the first few spin-offs under the company's Alphabet umbrella.
Study Advances Possibility of Mind-Controlled Devices
October 1, 2024 8:27 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsA study published in the journal Nature Medicine has shown a possible path to creating effective neural prosthetics.
Gel-Based Method Could Simplify 3-D Printing Human Organs
September 30, 2024 8:31 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsA group of researchers from the University of Florida at Gainesville have created a new way of printing complex objects using granular gel.
New Technique Uses Sound Waves to Control Brain Cells
September 16, 2024 8:22 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe hope is that this procedure could potentially replace deep-brain stimulation.
How a Snake Kills Its Prey
August 26, 2024 8:26 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsResearchers discovered the specific mechanism boa constrictors use to subdue their prey.
Vitamin D Supplements Have Limited Benefits for Obese Teens
August 19, 2024 8:57 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsResults from the study were published online in the journal Pediatric Obesity.
The Power of Puppies for Mental Health
August 13, 2024 10:41 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | CommentsA new program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill called UNC Paws is harnessing the cuteness of puppies to help improve the lives of people.
Giant Plant with Sap That Blisters Skin, Causes Blindness Found in Michigan
August 6, 2024 8:28 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe plant is not deadly but can cause significant discomfort.
The Reason Insects Are So Clean
August 6, 2024 8:23 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsA team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and University of Warwick used a combination of electron microscopes, video recordings, and other methods to analyze the cleaning abilities of carpenter ants.
GPS-Camera Implants Protect Rhinos from Poachers
July 22, 2024 8:19 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe device is comprised of a series of GPS tags, heart rate monitors, and embedded cameras.
Harnessing Evaporation through Minuscule Bacterial Spores
July 15, 2024 9:13 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsScientists at Columbia University developed a unique method for harnessing natural sources of energy.
Why Millipedes Glow in the Dark
July 9, 2024 8:24 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsThe millipede has a peculiar defense mechanism for fending off predators.
Small, Magnetic Robots Aim to Inject Drugs into the Bloodstream
July 1, 2024 8:30 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsScientists from the University of Houston and Boston Children’s Hospital presented a new research project they’ve been working on at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
Why DNA Evidence May Not Be So Reliable
June 30, 2024 8:21 am | by Ryan Bushey, Associate Editor | CommentsA new investigation being conducted by Frontline is focusing on the accuracy of DNA samples used in criminal cases.
