News & Articles By Edsel Cook
09/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Diabetes TECH? MIT invents a “smart pill” that may replace those painful insulin injections
The painful days of injections several times a day for people with diabetes may be coming to an end. MIT researchers recently developed a “smart pill” that functions like a miniaturized injection. The oddly shaped capsule serves as the container for a tiny needle of freeze-dried insulin and a coiled spring. A disk made of sugar keeps the setup primed […]
08/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Fancy new fabric reacts to body heat, automatically cools or insulates to keep you comfortable
People could keep their jumper dresses or sweaters on even when the weather got warmer – if their clothing used a newly developed self-cooling textile. A combination of ordinary wool and metal conductor, the fabric retains heat during cold times and vents that stored heat when the weather starts warming up. The material detects the temperature of its surroundings and adjusts its […]
06/30/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology: Once manufactured in a scalable, cost-effective way, researchers hope LOC can revolutionize medicine
Swedish researchers presented a cheap but effective device that can dispense and store precise amounts of liquids. The affordable invention might help accelerate the adoption and widespread deployment of lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology. LOCs are the equivalent of tiny but powerful microprocessors. They cram the capabilities of a full-sized health care laboratory into a small and compact package. However, the high […]
05/19/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers develop a pillow with an embedded noise-canceling system that can help people with snoring partners sleep better
The newest design for a noise-canceling system can fit inside a pillow of a person who has to share their bed with someone who snores in their sleep. By placing it closer to the head of a person, it can efficiently cancel out loud snoring noises that can ruin sleep. A sound with a noise level of at least 35 decibels (dB) can affect the […]
04/09/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Barbules and velcro: Researchers study birds for inspiration to develop new adhesives and aerospace materials
Do you remember the times when your younger child self toyed with the feather of a bird? When you ran your fingers along its barbs and watched the disturbed parts return to their original positions? Researchers do, and they used the shape of the barbules of a feather to develop new adhesives and aerospace materials. It has been 20 years since […]
04/04/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Light and life: Can “engineered light” influence human health and productivity?
You have probably relegated light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to the same spot that electric light bulbs used to occupy in your awareness. At the most, there will be a slight footnote that the new device gives off more light and consumes less energy than the old one. But some researchers are arguing that LEDs bring more than just light […]
03/26/2019
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By Edsel Cook
3D printers have an ear for – making ears
A newly developed biomaterial is not just capable of being accepted by the body, but is also usable by 3D printers. Its Swiss creators demonstrated how the biocompatible hydrogel can be used to print artificial ears and other biomedical implants. The hydrogel is comprised of several biopolymers, including tiny crystals made from plant cellulose. When it is heated into a […]
03/18/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Beat itchy skin – by shining a light on it?
Scientists have found a new way to relieve itchy skin without resorting to potentially harmful scratching. An experimental method devised by Italian researchers used a certain type of light to get rid of itchiness and prevent the annoying sensation from coming back for months afterward. Most people know the annoying experience of suddenly needing to scratch a particularly hard-to-reach spot […]
03/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Physician burnout linked to stress caused by using electronic health records
A new survey warned that electronic health records (EHR) might be causing serious levels of stress for health care providers. Indeed, the use of these health information technologies could possibly be responsible for job burnout in the sector. Technology is just one of the many factors that are associated with burnout in health care providers. […]
03/05/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers use laser holograms to trap and control tiny objects the size of single cells
Perspective matters. A narrow beam of light will barely warm your skin, but it will exert an irresistible grip on objects that are mere micrometers or nanometers in diameter. South African researchers demonstrated how a laser beam can steer tiny objects the size of a single human cell. Their technique is called “holographic optical trapping and tweezing.” In addition to […]
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