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Back in 2015, we heard about an electrically activated glue that could be used to bond items in wet conditions, or even underwater. Now, scientists have demonstrated that the material could be used to patch leaky blood vessels … from the inside.Continu… Continue reading Electrically activated glue patch repairs blood vessels from within
Last year, we heard how scientists had created eco-friendly soft gel particles from hard grains of pollen. Now, they’ve used those particles to create sponges that could soak up oil spills, then biodegrade once used up.Continue ReadingCategory: Environ… Continue reading Biodegradable plant-pollen sponges could soak up oil spills
If you worked in a dingy, windowless environment, it would be nice (and energy-efficient) if you could get natural daylight “piped in” from outside. An experimental device does exactly that, in a new compact and robust form.Continue ReadingCategory: Go… Continue reading Sunlight-concentrating ball illuminates dark places
Although not a huge seller everywhere, durian fruit is consumed in great quantities in countries like Singapore. Scientists there have now developed a method of using its otherwise-discarded husks to create cheap, eco-friendly, antibacterial hydrogel b… Continue reading Germ-killing, wound-healing, low-cost bandage made from durian husks
You mightn’t know it from the outside looking in, but plants are complex organisms that use electrical signals to sense and respond to their surroundings. We’ve previously seen imaginative scientists harness these capabilities to produce cyborg plants … Continue reading Wearable electrode for plants makes a Venus flytrap close on demand
When someone has a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, it helps to be able to see all of the tiny ridges and grooves in the affected area. That’s where a portable new device comes in, which is designed to produce 3D images of skin in a matter o… Continue reading Low-cost diagnostic device quickly produces 3D images of skin
Ordinarily, epoxies are cured by exposure to either heat or ultraviolet light. Both have their drawbacks, which are nicely avoided by a new epoxy that hardens when passed through a magnetic field.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Nanyan… Continue reading Magnetically-activated epoxy bonds fast using a fraction of the energy
More accurately knowing when our food is no longer safe to eat could help avoid a lot of wastage, and lately we’re seeing how small, discreet sensors can tell us when these items begin to spoil. An international team of scientists has now put forward a… Continue reading Electronic nose uses color-changing barcodes to reveal spoiled meat
While double-glazed windows do help save energy, Singaporean scientists have tweaked the concept to make it even more effective. Instead of leaving an air gap between the two panes of glass, the researchers have inserted a heat-absorbing, light-blockin… Continue reading Liquid-filled window absorbs solar heat by day, releases it at night
When a stroke victim has lost the use of an arm, they typically have to perform rehabilitative exercises utilizing heavy, costly, clinic-based equipment. A compact new portable device, however, could be used by patients in their own homes.Continue Read… Continue reading Gaming device designed for at-home stroke rehab