Read article: Strain sensor for wearable electronics combines high sensitivity with large sensing range
A soft stretchable strain sensor offers high sensitivity, large sensing range and high robustness
Read article: Liquid metal disintegrates implanted medical devices on demand
Medical devices made from aluminium can be disintegrated within the body by exposing them to eutectic gallium indium, a liquid metal at body temperature
Read article: LIDAR sensors and tunable lenses could create autofocus glasses
Much research is under way to develop commercial autofocus lenses, but it could be some years before there’s a market-ready product that appeals to consumers
Read article: Handheld diagnostic platform could help combat epidemics
An automated diagnostic lab kit enables accessible and adaptable pooled viral DNA testing
Read article: Light-powered cardiac pacemaker could deliver painless and targeted treatment
Device targets light-sensitive molecules in the heart
Read article: Non-invasive neuromodulation improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy
A non-surgical device for treating children with cerebral palsy improved the quality-of-life for all 16 participants in a first-in-human study
Read article: Replacing a pacemaker with a device the width of a human hair
Researchers have developed an ultrathin device that could one day provide an alternative to an intrusive and bulky pacemaker
Read article: Placenta-on-a-chip simulates nutrient transport between mother and foetus
A novel 3D microfluidic device could help develop life-saving treatments for placental malaria
Read article: Strain sensor tracks tiny changes in tumour size in real time
A wearable strain sensor for mice could automate and lower the cost of screening potential cancer drugs
Read article: Microelectrode array could enable safer spinal cord surgery
A high-channel-count microelectrode array that maps electrical activity in the spinal cord could lower the risk of neurological injuries during spinal surgery
