Magnetene leverages quantum effects
Researchers have reported the first measurements of the ultra-low-friction behavior of a material known as magnetene.
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Nanoscale lattices flow from 3D printer
Rice University engineers create nanostructures of glass and crystal for electronics, photonics.
‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart
A flexible carbon nanotube fibers can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable health monitors.
A chain mail fabric stiffens on demand
Scientists have developed a 3D printed type of ‘chain mail’ fabric that is flexible like cloth but can stiffen on demand.
Insulin-producing implant for diabetics
Bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for type 1 diabetes patients.
Hydrogel electrodes flow to fit the body
Scientists have created flexible, metal-free electrode arrays that conform to the body - avoiding damage to organs.
A glove-based sensor for those with trichotillomania
People who compulsively pull their hair – suffering from an affliction known as trichotillomania – could find relief with a new device.
Microfluidic chip simplifies COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 can be diagnosed in 55 minutes or less with the help of programmed magnetic nanobeads and a diagnostic tool that plugs into an off-the-shelf cellphone.
Exoskeleton and brain-machine interface boost stroke rehab
Researchers have developed a system that combines a brain-computer interface and a robotic arm that responds to the actual intentions of treated patients.
Microneedle bandage detects malaria radpidly
Researchers at Rice University have developed a microneedle patch that can rapidly detect the presence of malaria in interstitial fluid.
The heat is on for building 3D artificial organ tissues
Radiator-like fluid systems adjust the genetic wiring inside human liver cells in preliminary work toward artificial organ-tissue engineering.
Machine learning speeds up bioscaffold development
A dose of artificial intelligence can speed the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help injuries heal.
Sugar: Sweet way to 3D print blood vessels
Scientists have developed a way of using laser-sintering of powdered sugars to produce highly detailed structures that mimick the body’s intricate, branching blood vessels in lab-grown tissues.
4D printing soft objects for implants
Scientists have developed a method to 4D print objects that can be manipulated to take on alternate forms when exposed to changes in temperature, electric current or stress.
3D printed implants seed multiple layers of tissue
Researchers are 3D printing "groovy" tissue-engineering scaffolds with living cells to help heal injuries.
Organ bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air
Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path to 3D printing replacement organs with a breakthrough technique for bioprinting tissues.
Intracranial pressure sensor monitors infants
Students created a seemingly simple but sophisticated system to monitor high intracranial pressure within the skulls of infants.
EpiWear: the wearable to halt allergic reactions
The small, foldable epinephrine delivery device meant to be worn on a wrist, like a watch, or elsewhere on the body by a person at risk of an allergic reaction.
3D printed tissues may keep athletes in action
Bioscientists are moving closer to 3D printed artificial tissues to help heal bone and cartilage typically damaged in sports-related injuries to knees, ankles and elbows.
Grow a better jawbone in your ribs
Engineers have developed a technique to grow live bone to repair craniofacial injuries by attaching a 3D-printed bioreactor.
3D printed training device for cervical cancer screening
3D printed device should help to train doctors and nurses in developing countries and low-resource areas to prevent and treat cervical cancer.
Augmented reality app may aid patients with Parkinson’s
Bioengineering students program smartphone to guide patients who ‘freeze’ while walking.