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It can sometimes be challenging for ophthalmologists, making definitive on-the-spot diagnoses of eye problems. A new “smart” contact lens is designed to help, however, by changing color in response to two common disorders.Continue ReadingCategory: Medi… Continue reading “Smart” contact lens detects eye afflictions by changing color
Lighting a candle is not that difficult to do, although if you have to light a bunch of the things on a daily basis, it could be a bit of a hassle. That’s where Candle Touch comes in, as it’s an actual flame-and-wax candle that’s lit by Bluetooth.Conti… Continue reading Bluetooth candle’s wick is remotely lit by your smartphone
If you’re a serious weightlifter, then you know how important it is to maintain proper form. Calibrex is designed to help, as it uses ultrasound to detect if the barbell isn’t being lifted symmetrically – it also tracks the user’s performance stats.Con… Continue reading Calibrex beeps weightlifters’ ears if their form is off
We’ve already heard about so-called “fog harps” that use thin wires to collect airborne water droplets, providing drinking water even in arid regions. Well, an experimental new device also uses wires to capture water vapor, although it proceeds to gene… Continue reading Air-gen tech harvests humidity to generate electricity
In order to assess an infant’s neurological development, it’s necessary to analyze the manner in which they spontaneously move within a natural environment. A new high-tech jumpsuit could make doing so easier and more accurate than ever before.Continue… Continue reading Motion-tracking onesie keeps tabs on babies’ movements
After a heart attack has occurred, some of the beating cardiac tissue ends up being replaced with non-beating scar tissue – this permanently compromises the function of the heart. A new patch, however, is designed to help.Continue ReadingCategory: Medi… Continue reading Conductive polymer patch designed to repair damaged hearts
The treatment of chronic wounds often involves the application of different medications, at different stages in the healing process. A newly-developed electronic bandage could allow this to happen, but without having to be removed for each application…. Continue reading Remote-control bandage delivers fresh meds without being removed
While lumber certainly has many desirable qualities as a building material, it typically has to be pressure-treated with eco-unfriendly chemicals to keep from rotting. With that problem in mind, US scientists are working on a greener alternative – givi… Continue reading Metal-infused lumber resists water and mold
Although some people may like a good frothy head on their beer, the foaming of liquids is considered problematic in many fields. A new MIT-designed material could help, as it keeps such foam from forming.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags… Continue reading “Aerophilic” surface minimizes foam by absorbing bubbles
Although they’re really just ice crystals, the contrails left by high-flying airliners are nonetheless not entirely innocuous. According to a new study, however, changing the altitude of flights by just 2,000 feet could greatly reduce their effect on t… Continue reading Simple contrail-curtailing measures may help reduce climate change