2016-08-04 - None

Engineered silicon particles create unique biointerfaces

To make the particles, researchers fill the beehive structure of synthetic silicon dioxide with semiconductive silicon

2016-07-28 - China Academy of Engineering Physics

Terahertz lasers beef up to reach record 230mW output

The ability to produce and control terahertz waves has lagged behind technology for radio, microwave and visible light.

2016-07-19 - Chris Newmarker

Implantable biosensor tech receives $7.5M DARPA backing

The U.S. military sees value in the technology improving mission efficiency through real-time monitoring of combat soldier health status.

2016-07-19 - Nancy Crotti

Prosthetic LUKE Arm promises strength, dexterity

It’s been in the making for years, and now it’s hitting the market: the motorised prosthetic LUKE arm.

2016-07-18 - Rick Merritt

IoT gets stitched: Printed inks, conductive yarns on the way

Two companies are working to identify materials, connectors and techniques to fill in the gaps between making electronics and fabrics.

2016-07-15 - Brian Di[pert

Consumer electronics: 60 years into the future

In this article, we take a look into the future- to the overarching themes and specific technologies that will be…

2016-07-05 -

DIY guide converts imaging machines into focused ultrasound

FUS is FDA-approved to treat three medical conditions, but the needed equipment costs hundreds of thousands of dollars and is…

2016-06-16 - Nick Flaherty

Low-cost, disposable batteries use water to power biosensors

Binghamton University researchers have developed a small microbial fuel cell that uses a few drops of water to enable biosensors…

2016-06-14 - R. Colin Johnson

10-year effort leads to the ‘wearable doctor’

Researchers hope that, eventually, most any chronic malady can be similarly addressed by such sensor studded wearables powered by energy…

2016-06-09 - Peter Clarke

Contact-free sensor technology receives $5M backing

The Sensifree technology uses RF signal to sense movement in the radial artery wall to track heart rate, and in…