A miniature, shape-changing robot could have applications in search and rescue, scuttling across tight and cluttered environments like an insect.
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Nanobelts provide clean energy and sustainable electronics for a future Martian colony
Using a mineral found naturally on Mars, energy and electronics could be easily and sustainably produced on site.
An artificial nose that sniffs like a wine taster
Precisely copying the capabilities of a biological nose with an artificial one is a lofty but potentially world-changing goal.
Fitness trackers powered by sweat
The generator harnesses energy from water and is built with a fiberform material derived from the straps of disposable medical masks.
Cellulose could replace plastics in flexible electronics
Discover how cellulose may revolutionize flexible electronics, replacing plastics in eco-friendly, sustainable substrates for innovative devices.
When diagnosing prostate cancer, two biomarkers are better than one
Many biopsies may soon be avoidable with the advent of an accurate biosensor for prostate cancer that detects biomarkers in the blood.
Surveillance tool reveals spectral fingerprints hidden in insect wings
A revolutionary light-based tool decodes hover fly wing spectra in real time, addressing insect surveillance gaps to monitor the unfolding biodiversity crises.
How to draw a circuit with a ballpoint pen
A liquid metal encapsulated within bio-based shells allows researchers to “draw” functioning electronic circuits with ease.
Clickable buttons that rise up anywhere on a touchscreen
PopTouch blends transparency and touch, bringing traditional tactile buttons to a world of flat screens and smooth surfaces.
A chlorophyll sensor detects plant stress for better crop yields
The sensor could improve crop yield by detecting changes in plant chlorophyll levels earlier and more precisely than existing methods.
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