How to stick sensors to skin without adhesive
Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory—the possibilities are endless. Thanks to a discovery at Binghamton University, State University of New York,.....»»
New affordable HomeKit sensors from Ikea are coming soon
Regulatory filings have leaked two new sensors from Ikea that in conjunction with a HomeKit-compatible hub will detect motion or sense if a window or door is open or shut.Ikea is preparing new smart home productsThe company filed the documents with t.....»»
The global battle against "forever" chemicals"
Chemicals giants have agreed to pay billions of dollars to end lawsuits over contamination from toxic "forever" chemicals found in everyday products such as non-stick frying pans and waterproof clothing......»»
Hurry — This Bissell 3-in-1 vacuum just dropped under $25
Catch a super low price on this Bissell 3-in-1 stick vacuum, which is going for under $25 at Walmart right now......»»
Harnessing the power of healthy cells to suppress skin cancer formation
Our healthy skin is a mosaic of both normal and mutation-bearing cells. As we age, a growing number of cells accumulate more mutations including those that can cause cancer. Eventually these mutant cells fueled by environmental insults, such as high.....»»
Stronger tape engineered through the ancient Japanese art of cutting paper, kirigami
Adhesive tape fulfills many purposes, from quickly fixing household appliances to ensuring a reliable seal on a mailed package. When using tape with a strong bond, removing it may only be possible by scraping and prying at the tape's corners, hoping.....»»
Developing a jellyfish-inspired ocean sensor
Using a design inspired by one of the ocean's best sailors, a team of scientists at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is developing a low-cost sensor for ocean observations. The sensors are modeled after Velella velella, which are floating.....»»
Researchers reveal new molecular mechanism for stimulating hair growth
The process by which aged (senescent) pigment-making cells in the skin cause significant growth of hair inside skin moles, called nevi, has been identified by a research team led by the University of California, Irvine. The discovery may offer a road.....»»
Why Dads and Their Babies Need to Go Skin-to-Skin
Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns.....»»
Researchers develop first-of-its-kind adhesive bandage that uses gold nanoparticles to detect COVID-19 antibodies
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new rapid testing method for COVID-19—an adhesive bandage that relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect the immune antibodies in the bloodstream......»»
Cuttlefish brain atlas first of its kind
Anything with three hearts, blue blood and skin that can change colors like a display in Times Square is likely to turn heads. Meet Sepia bandensis, known more descriptively as the camouflaging dwarf cuttlefish......»»
Google Lens will now be able to help identify potential skin conditions
Ever wonder what that patch on your skin could be? You could always visit a doctor, but if you have your phone on you, you can now use Google Lens to help diagnose any potential issues. Sometimes we might get weird rashes appearing on our.....»»
Neanderthal adhesives were made through a complex synthesis process
Birch bark was heated in underground chambers to create a tougher adhesive. Enlarge (credit: Halamka / GETTY IMAGES) As Homo sapiens, we often consider ourselves to be the most intelligent hominins. But that doesn’t me.....»»
Ultra low-cost smartphone attachment measures blood pressure at home
Clever use of physics uses pressure on the skin and optics to track blood flow. Enlarge / The BPClip in action. (credit: Yinan Xuan et al.) Given that 47 percent of adults in the US alone have hypertension, keeping on to.....»»
This Roomba robot vacuum is under $200 at Amazon
Keep your floors clean with the iRobot Roomba 694, a robot vacuum with a full suite of sensors that's down to less than $200 after a $96 discount from Amazon......»»
Single-atom vacancies in atomically thin insulators created in ultra-high vacuum
Single photons have applications in quantum computation, information networks, and sensors, and these can be emitted by defects in the atomically thin insulator hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Missing nitrogen atoms have been suggested to be the atomi.....»»
"Smartphones" for sharks: Scientists upgrade sensors to keep track of Cape Cod"s white sharks
Scientists monitoring the white shark population in the waters off Massachusetts' Cape Cod are attaching improved sensors, including cameras, to the predators to help scientists keep track of their whereabouts and to keep beachgoers informed and safe.....»»
Researchers succeed in arranging nanoscale quantum sensors on desired targets
University of Tokyo scientists have achieved the delicate task of arranging quantum sensors at a nanoscale, allowing them to detect extremely small variations in magnetic fields. The high-resolution quantum sensors will have potential uses in quantum.....»»
Study shows how microplastics stick around in human airways
Research shows humans might inhale about 16.2 bits of microplastic every hour, which is equivalent to a credit card over an entire week. And these microplastics—tiny debris in the environment generated from the degradation of plastic products—usu.....»»
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Today's hottest deals include $40 off a 2022 Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, 24% off a Dyson V8 titanium cordless stick vacuum, 66% off a JLab Talk Go USB microphone, and 40% off a Segway Ninebot Max electric scooter.Save $200 on an M2 MacBook ProThe AppleI.....»»
New material transforms light, creating new possibilities for sensors
A group of scientists and engineers that includes researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have created a new class of materials that can absorb low energy light and transform it into higher energy light. The new material is composed of ult.....»»