Scientists in China are developing a new kind of solar panel that could be used to generate power from rain drops. By using a thin layer of highly conductive graphene, the solar…
E-skin for monitoring body’s oxygen level
University of Tokyo researchers have developed an ultrathin, ultraflexible, protective layer and demonstrated its use by creating an air-stable, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display. This technology will enable creation of e-skin i-e…
Google Live Cases: Google introduces customizable Cases for Nexus phones
Google has introduced customizable cases for Nexus smartphones. Google’s My Live Case lets people create their own snap case for Nexus 5X, 6, and 6P phones, by customizing it with a favorite…
Teslaphoresis: Nanotube wires self-assemble under the influence of Tesla Coil
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.” The Rice University…
Flexible Sheet Cameras With Elastic Optics
A Team from Columbia Engineering, has developed a novel sheet camera that can be wrapped around everyday objects to capture images that cannot be taken with one or more conventional cameras. The…