Collaborate Disseminate
Caveat emptor is good advice in general, but in the wilds of eBay, being careful with what you buy could be life-saving. To wit, we present [Les Wright]’s teardown and …read more Continue reading Fail of the Week: A Potentially Lethal Tattoo Removal Laser Power Supply
Analyzing tattoo inks from big and small name American manufacturers, researchers have found that 90% contained ingredients that weren’t listed on the label, including some with known health effects. The findings highlight the need for tighter manufact… Continue reading 90% of US tattoo inks contain ingredients not listed on the label
While it’s important for your dog or cat to have a form of ID in case they get lost, tags can fall off, and microchips can migrate out of place. Japanese scientists are developing an alternative, in the form of quick and painless tattoos.Continue Readi… Continue reading Microneedle patches could soon be used to tattoo our pets
Researchers have developed an ultrathin electronic tattoo capable of reproducing the localized sensation of touch in its wearer. The device has the potential to be used to manufacture lightweight, portable haptic displays and devices for healthcare and… Continue reading Ultrathin electronic tattoo puts haptic feedback at users fingertips
Researchers have created a nanoscale electronic ‘tattoo’ sensor that can attach to a live, individual cell without damaging it. The breakthrough development could be used to monitor cell health and puts us one step closer to getting the jump on disease… Continue reading First-of-its-kind nanoscale ‘tattoo’ attaches to individual cells
Tattoos are an interesting technology. They’re a way of marking patterns and designs on the skin that can last for years or decades. All this, despite the fact that our …read more Continue reading How Tattoos Interact With The Immune System Could Have Impacts for Vaccines
We spotted [Segfault]’s new tattoo on a fast failing bird app a few days ago. We thought it was nice looking piece of skin art, but without a write up …read more Continue reading I See By Your Tattoo That You Are A Hacker
Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have reported the development of a microneedle patch that can be self-administered and painlessly deposit a tattoo onto skin within minutes. The technology is initially proposed for simple medical or an… Continue reading New do-it-yourself microneedle tattoos are painless, quick and cheap
New research presented at the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society has raised concerns that many tattoo inks contain chemicals that may be damaging to human health. Analyzing nearly 100 currently used tattoo inks the researchers found many ink… Continue reading New research points to potentially harmful chemicals in tattoo ink
Scientists have developed a new electronic “tattoo” that can monitor a patient’s blood pressure continuously. The e-tattoo is made of graphene and can be worn for long periods without getting in the way, allowing for better health data.Continue Reading… Continue reading Graphene electronic-tattoo monitors blood pressure over time