The fluidic wearable device is less wasteful when it comes to water, but equally effective alternative to water immersion therapy.
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Butterflies inspire magnetic robots that fly more efficiently
Monarch butterflies have inspired the design of 3D-printed robotic wings that rely on magnetic fields to generate their delicate movements.
Biowaste finds new life in energy-harvesting devices
In the future, small electronics could be powered by fallen leaves, shed fur, and other waste materials found in nature.
This 3D-printed breast implant could help stop breast cancer relapse
The customizable implant releases an anticancer drug in the presence of new tumors that might go undetected by MRI.
Crushed glass replaces soil in this innovative approach to sustainable agriculture
Pilot study explores how recycled glass is being used to grow salsa ingredients, protect coastlines, and safeguard the future of farming.
3D printing goes “green” with microalgae ink
A search for environmentally friendly inks led researchers to microalgae biofactories, providing a renewable biomass solution.
The next big thing in tech could come from these tiny light absorbers
When the light absorbers are made very small, almost all the device performance metrics improve—but doing this is easier said than done.
A simple test detects post-surgery abdominal leaks
Enzymes embedded into a plastic strip enable the rapid, naked eye-detection of incompletely healed tissue following abdominal surgery.
Cool colors, cooler cities: New coating offers solution for urban heat islands
A new approach to radiative cooling blends practicality with aesthetics, advancing this crucial technology for a warming world.
Pulling clean hydrogen fuel from seawater
A new electrolysis device could transform the way we produce hydrogen fuel from seawater, addressing challenges that hindered this process.
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