General Physics
Nov 15, 2018
The weak force—life couldn't exist without it
David Armstrong studies a phenomenon that is ubiquitous in nature, yet only a few non-scientists know what it is.
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General Physics
Nov 14, 2018
Stretchable thermoelectric coils for energy harvesting in miniature flexible wearable devices
Miniaturized semiconductor devices with energy harvesting features have paved the way to wearable technologies and sensors. Although thermoelectric systems have attractive features in this context, the ability to maintain ...
Engineering
Nov 8, 2018
Artificial sensor mimics human sense of touch
A team of researchers have developed an artificial tactile sensor that mimics the ability of human skin to detect surface information, such as shapes, patterns and structures. This may be one step closer to making electronic ...
Environment
Oct 30, 2018
Study uncovers high levels of previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, environment
Scientists at Indiana University found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 22, 2018
Labrador retrievers at risk of various health problems
Labrador retrievers, the second most popular dog breed in the UK, are vulnerable to a number of health conditions, according to a study published in the open access journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology.
Nanophysics
Oct 12, 2018
Researchers quickly harvest 2-D materials, bringing them closer to commercialization
Since the 2003 discovery of the single-atom-thick carbon material known as graphene, there has been significant interest in other types of 2-D materials as well.
Materials Science
Oct 8, 2018
Cost-effective method produces semiconducting films from materials that outperform silicon
The vast majority of computing devices today are made from silicon, the second most abundant element on Earth, after oxygen. Silicon can be found in various forms in rocks, clay, sand, and soil. And while it is not the best ...
Bio & Medicine
Sep 26, 2018
A self-powered heart monitor taped to the skin
Scientists have developed a human-friendly, ultra-flexible organic sensor powered by sunlight, which acts as a self-powered heart monitor. Previously, they developed a flexible photovoltaic cell that could be incorporated ...
Engineering
Sep 24, 2018
Engineers add sense of touch to prosthetic hand
Engineers at Johns Hopkins University have created an electronic skin, which when added to a prosthetic hand allows the user to feel objects as if through their own hand, including feeling pain when touching a sharp object.
Nanomaterials
Sep 24, 2018
Spray-coated tactile sensor on a 3-D surface for robotic skin
Robots will be able to conduct a wide variety of tasks as well as humans if they can be given tactile sensing capabilities.
