Tag: NSF
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Phone-Linked Diagnostic Sensor Designed for Covid-19
A university engineering lab is creating a small reusable device connected to a smartphone that detects SARS-CoV-2 viruses in a drop of saliva.
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Univ Building Single Covid-19 Diagnostic, Antibody Test
A university bio-engineering lab is developing a single point-of-care test that detects both Covid-19 viruses in nasal swabs and antibodies in blood samples.
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Fast, Simple Covid-19 Antibody Test Being Developed
An engineering lab is creating an easy-to-use test of immune-system antibodies to the SARS-Cov-2 virus responsible for Covid-19 infections.
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Univ. Lab Developing Self-Sanitizing Face Mask
A materials science team is creating a face mask that kills infectious virus particles, such as those spreading Covid-19, as well as blocks respiratory droplets.
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A.I.-Enabled Insole Captures, Measures Step Info
An engineering lab developed an electronic shoe insole that gathers data for analysis with artificial intelligence to accurately measure a person’s gait patterns.
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Infographic – China Closes R&D Funding Gap
A new report from National Science Foundation shows China now ranks a close second to the U.S. in total research and development investments.
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Infographic – China Top Country for Science Journal Papers
China now leads all other countries in the sheer output of papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, according to data from National Science Foundation.
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Small Biz Grants Fund Simpler Aneurysm Tests
Two recent federal small business grants are supporting development of simple tests to screen for unruptured brain aneurysms in asymptomatic patients.
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Smart Robotic Leg Prosthesis Being Developed
A project is underway to develop a smarter and lighter-weight motorized leg prosthetic device that gives the wearer better balance and control.
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NSF Funds Blockchain Health Care Data System
A new grant finances design of a lower-cost health care data network built with blockchain that promises to preserve patients’ security and privacy.