Artificial evolution teaches robots to swarm in the wild Fri, August 23, 2019 UK researchers have embedded swarm robots with processing power that enables in situ artificial evolution and independent learning. Read More
Smart sensor makes sense of wounds Thu, August 22, 2019 Smart sensor technology being developed in Edinburgh could provide a better understanding of wound formation and treatment Read More
Clay-enhanced hydrogel promotes bone healing Wed, August 21, 2019 Clay-enhanced hydrogel could greatly improve current biomaterial-based therapeutics to repair bone defects, researchers claim. Read More
A battery-free sensor for underwater exploration Tue, August 20, 2019 A battery-free underwater “piezoelectric” sensor invented by MIT researchers transmits data by absorbing or reflecting sound waves back to a receiver. Read More
Researchers turn plastic water bottles into prosthetic limbs Mon, August 19, 2019 Artificial limbs made out of plastic water bottles could save healthcare providers millions of pounds and help tackle pollution at the same time. Read More
VR Game Allows Parkinson’s Patients to Move and Feel in Virtual Worlds Mon, August 05, 2019 USC engineers team with researchers and VR game designers to help Parkinson’s patients walk steadily with confidence Read More
AI Used to Predict Acute Kidney Injury 48 Hours Earlier Fri, August 02, 2019 DeepMind, the Alphabet-owned AI company created an AI based technology that can predict acute kidney injury 48 hours faster. Read More
Hands-Free Remote Control of Virtual Environments through a New Interface Thu, August 01, 2019 "Look, Ma, no hands." While that often comes before a fall in real life, it can work in virtual reality, thanks to a new form of interface. Read More
New Brain-inspired Computer Can Tell a Sad Image from a Happy One Wed, July 31, 2019 Neuroscientists have combined machine learning and neuroscience to create a neural network that can identify emotions. Read More
Interior Wall Brings Breath of Fresh Air to Home of the Future Tue, July 30, 2019 A Purdue University project called the Biowall is showing promise at using a wall of plants to clear the air within businesses and homes. Read More
Heat Recovery Device Can Boost Efficiency of Solar Energy Systems Fri, July 19, 2019 Texas team creates heat recovery system that converts infra-red into narrow band light Read More
Highways England and GEIC investigate graphene roads Thu, July 18, 2019 Highways England is looking to avert deterioration in roads and pavements by investigating the use of graphene in surfaces. Read More
Boaty McBoatface Reveals Insights into Antarctic Heating Wed, July 17, 2019 Southampton University research with autonomous submarine uncovers new link between winds and sea level rise Read More
Virtual Biopsy Lessens Risks and Stress for Patients Tue, July 16, 2019 Biopsies could one day be less risky and distressing to patients following the development of a non-invasive virtual biopsy device. Read More
Medical 3D Printing Utility Extends to Flexible Devices Mon, July 15, 2019 Personalised flexible medical devices, such as joint braces or implantable supportive meshes, are among the applications for new additively manufactured material developed by MIT Read More
Cardio Prosthetics Get Additive Makeover Mon, June 17, 2019 Heart valves damaged by disease or bacterial infection could ultimately be replaced with 3D printed prosthetic devices, thanks to UK research. Read More
Student Creates Portable Wallet to Keep Medication Cool Fri, June 14, 2019 A student from Loughborough University has designed a portable wallet to keep medication cool after being inspired by his girlfriend who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Read More
Expansion Microscopy and VR Illuminate New Ways to Prevent and Treat Disease Thu, June 13, 2019 A combined research team from Carnegie Mellon University and Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is pairing a nanoscale imaging technique with virtual reality (VR) technology to create a method that allows researchers to "step inside" their biological data. Read More
Soon, Air Pollution Could Be Measured on Every Street Corner Wed, June 12, 2019 The technology is already in use in western Sweden, and researchers and other interested parties hope that the sensor could soon be used in many broad contexts. A collaboration with the University of Sheffield is also underway. Read More
Stanford Scientists Build AI Tool to Help Detect Aneurysms Tue, June 11, 2019 Researchers at Stanford University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help detect brain aneurysms. The tool works by pinpointing areas of a brain scan that may contain an aneurysm. Read More