Tag: physical sciences
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Proteins from Bacteria Generate Power for Wearables
A collaboration of engineers and biologists created a way of producing electric power from humidity in the air with fine wires made of proteins from bacteria.
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Waste Plastic-to-Energy System Unveiled
A company developing waste-to-energy conversion systems revealed a version of its product that converts waste plastic to heat and electric power.
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Infant Jumpsuit Captures Objective Movement Data
A one-piece garment fitted with sensors is shown to capture data about an infant’s movements for analysis by algorithms to reveal possible developmental problems.
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Synthetic Cell Matrix Devised for Cancer Drug Testing
A bioengineering lab is creating synthetic cell scaffolds that simulate tumor cells and tissue, offering a more reliable way of testing new cancer drugs.
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Skin Cancer Apps Shown Misleading, Unreliable
A review of smartphone apps that photograph and purport to analyze skin conditions for signs of cancer shows the apps are unreliable in detecting cancer.
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A.I. Heart Ultrasound Software Cleared by FDA
Software guided by algorithms that capture top-quality ultrasound images of the heart is now authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Infographic – More Low Orbit Satellites in Space
According to UCS, low-earth orbit satellites — those with altitudes of 500 to 2,000 kilometers — account for two-thirds (66%) of the 2,218 systems in flight.
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Smartphone Saliva Test Detects Infectious Diseases
A university engineering lab designed a simple, inexpensive point-of-care device, powered by a smartphone, to detect infectious and other diseases.
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Companies Deploy Blockchain for Food Safety, Tracking
A company offering food and animal safety services is applying blockchain technologies to boost its livestock and food tracking capabilities.
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Skin Patch Senses Glucose, Emits Insulin as Needed
A bio-engineering team developed a small patch worn on the skin that in lab mice and pigs senses blood glucose levels and releases insulin when required.