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A new flow visualization study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) starkly demonstrates why face masks with exhalation valves are not effective for slowing the spread of COVID-19.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbei… Continue reading New videos illustrate why valved masks will not slow COVID-19 spread
With people wearing masks so much of the time now, it can be difficult to tell what expression is on someone’s face. A new system can reportedly do so, though, utilizing cameras mounted on their headphones.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Facial,… Continue reading C-Face tech “sees” people’s expressions, even through masks
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have leveraged recent advances in 3D printing to produce electronic fibers that could be used as sensors for health monitoring, all while being invisible to the naked eye. The fibers were demonstrated as porta… Continue reading Ultra-fine, 3D-printed fibers can monitor leakage from face masks
Given the state of the world at the moment, it looks like face masks are here to stay for a while yet – so you might as well have some fun with them. An indie game maker is now launching the JabberMask, a voice-activated wearable packed with LEDs that … Continue reading LED face mask speaks when you do and flashes smiles on demand
Given the state of the world at the moment, it looks like face masks are here to stay for a while yet – so you might as well have some fun with them. An indie game maker is now launching the JabberMask, a voice-activated wearable packed with LEDs that … Continue reading LED face mask speaks when you do and flashes smiles on demand
A new study from Florida Atlantic University has modeled how effective face shields and face masks with exhaust-valves are in blocking the dispersal of aerosol-sized droplets. The research suggests the growing use of these alternative face coverings ma… Continue reading Face shields not effective replacements for cloth masks, experts say
Korean electronics giant LG has adapted its home air purifying technology into a battery-powered, air purifying face mask with twin H13 HEPA filters, multi-speed fans and a UV-LED sterilizing case. But there’s still a lot we don’t know.Continue Reading… Continue reading LG unveils a battery-powered air purifier you strap to your face
When tracking a sleeping person’s eye movements, you typically have to stick hard-wired electrodes onto their face. Soon, however, an unobtrusive flexible mask could do the job – while also measuring their heart rate.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &a… Continue reading High-tech mask tracks sleeping wearers’ eye movements
Scientists from Duke University have demonstrated a simple technique designed to test the efficacy of different face mask fabrics and designs in reducing the spread of respiratory droplets during normal speech. The research strikingly suggests some alt… Continue reading Mask safety: Study finds some materials may cause more harm than good
A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has tested how accurate commercial facial recognition algorithms are at identifying people wearing protective face masks. The study reveals some commercially used systems fail a… Continue reading US government study finds face masks block facial recognition technology