A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation…
Sound waves power new advances in drug delivery and smart materials
Researchers have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations. While sound waves have…
World’s smallest atom-memory unit created
Faster, smaller, smarter and more energy-efficient chips for everything from consumer electronics to big data to brain-inspired computing could soon be on the way after engineers at The University of Texas at…
AI system CAMEO discovers new material GST467 useful for neuromorphic computers
A new AI algorithm called CAMEO identifies new compound named GST467 which is potentially useful for photonic devices and biologically inspired computers. When the words “artificial intelligence” (AI) come to mind, your…
Specially engineered contact lenses use tears to monitor patient health
Human bodily fluids and secretions contain molecules known as biomarkers that contain a wealth of information about the body’s health and the presence of disease. Among secretions such as tears, sweat and…