The polar plunge that has chilled much of the nation does more than bring out ice scrapers and antifreeze. It can trigger vehicles' tire pressure monitoring systems overnight, sending nervous drivers to dealers and service ...
Other
Nov 19, 2014
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Fraunhofer FIT demonstrates a mobile wireless system that monitors the health of elderly people in their own homes, using miniature sensors. Besides non-invasive sensors this platform integrates technology to take a blood ...
Engineering
Nov 4, 2014
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El Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia (IBV) and the Spanish shoe company KELME have designed a prototype running shoe with an integrated device that improves training management and prevents injuries.
Engineering
Oct 31, 2014
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I'm old enough to have seen wristwatches fall out of favor, replaced by the cellphones in our pockets.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 15, 2014
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Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, who recently joined Drexel as an assistant professor in Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science in the College of Arts and Sciences, returned Friday from fieldwork in Indonesia ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 1, 2014
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An aging population and an increased incidence of debilitating illnesses such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease means there is pressure on technology to offer assistance with healthcare - monitoring and treatment. Research ...
Other
Sep 30, 2014
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Along with larger iPhones, Apple is poised to unveil a wearable device—marking its first major entry in a new product category since the iPad's debut in 2010.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 9, 2014
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(Phys.org) —University of Illinois engineers are bringing a touch of color to glucose monitoring.
Materials Science
Aug 26, 2014
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(Phys.org) —Princeton University researchers have developed a way to use a laser to measure people's blood sugar, and, with more work to shrink the laser system to a portable size, the technique could allow diabetics to ...
Optics & Photonics
Aug 21, 2014
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Rap star 50 Cent and US computing giant Intel are teaming up on a new line of headphones that double as heart rate monitors.
Hardware
Aug 15, 2014
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