Microneedle Patch Can Deliver Genetic Material to Target Defective Cells

DESIGN 10.07.2020 23:23 PM

A new method of gene therapy involves minimally invasive microneedles. The patch includes genetic material within nanoparticles and can be applied for various clinical uses such as cancers, diseases, and vaccines.

Scientists Design New Stimulated Raman Scattering Microscope With Ultrathin Lens

10.06.2020 08:10 AM

Researchers from Saudi Arabia's KAUST develop a more affordable microscope to observe live cell growth, such as cancer cells. The optical device has a lens inspired by the design of a lighthouse lens.

Experiments Show Spinach as a Viable Candidate for New Carbon Catalysts in Batteries

10.05.2020 23:02 PM

Spinach, the green leafy vegetable full of nutrients, might have found its new purpose aside from providing energy in humans - providing a clean alternative for fuel cells and batteries.

Meet Nest Audio: Google's New Home Speaker

10.05.2020 09:00 AM

Google presents the new smart speaker for your home: Nest Audio. Its specs, looks, and even its name show potential as the next-generation full-size speaker for everyday use.

Photoacoustic Technology Used to Develop 3D Finger Vein Biometric System

09.30.2020 23:37 PM

Traditional biometric authentication only uses 2D imagine—increasing the chances of false acceptance or rejection of identity. Researchers develop a new system using photoacoustic tomography for more accurate 3D finger vein biometric authentication.

BIQU Unveils Its Own 3D Printer - The Lightest of Its Class

09.30.2020 08:50 AM

BIQU, the Chinese company that manufactures 3D printer components, announced its own printer with the BIQU BX Direct Extruder FDM 3D printer - the lightest in its class.

2020's Only Major Auto Event: The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

09.28.2020 23:40 PM

This year's Beijing Auto Show included impressive car concepts, electric vehicles, new systems, and a flying car. All other major auto show events on other continents have been canceled due to the pandemic.

NASA's New Toilet Encourages Astronauts to "Boldly Go!"

09.28.2020 07:40 AM

NASA has unveiled its new deep space toilet, officially named the Universal Waste Management System (UMWS), set to be launched to the International Space Station, Tuesday, September 29.

B-TENG Device: Tiny Wind Turbine Harvets Energy From a Breeze

09.25.2020 09:10 AM

Chinese scientists develop a tiny wind turbine that can harvest energy from a light breeze. The developers hope that someday it can be used to power electronic devices, provide electricity for communities where energy is scarce, and even compete with traditional wind turbines.

Bose Returns With Earbuds You Can Wear While Sleeping

09.22.2020 23:55 PM

Bose takes the next step in delivering sleep-friendly earbuds with the release of Sleepbuds II, first announced Tuesday, September 22.

Worksport Teams up With Atlis Motor Vehicles for TerraVis, a New Solar Panel Accessory

09.22.2020 22:48 PM

Canadian auto parts manufacturer Worksport signed an agreement with American electric truck brand Atlis Motor Vehicles on September 22 to install solar panel technology on trucks.

New Microendoscopy Technique Can Record Images of Red Blood Cells Pixel by Pixel

09.22.2020 08:00 AM

Endoscopies have evolved from taking images of the esophagus, intestines, and organs, using bulky equipment to minimally-invasive procedures using precision lasers. A new endoscopy technique, however, involves an even smaller device, one that is measured in microns, with the ability to record pixel-by-pixel images of red blood cells.

The Physics of Throwing a Football

09.21.2020 11:20 AM

Whenever there is a discussion about the best way to throw a football, people will often focus on the grip, the footwork, and even the arm motion before release. What you may not hear as much is the physics involved.

German Scientists Design World's Smallest Ultrasound Detector

09.20.2020 23:12 PM

Using nanotechnology and silicon-on-insulator technology, scientists develop a tiny ultrasound detector that can create images of cells and small fragments of tissue. The developers hope the technology can also be expanded outside medical applications such as industrial uses.

Researchers Develop Carbon Nanotube Water Filters

09.18.2020 23:37 PM

Desalination processes to produce potable water are essential for all communities, especially in areas where water is scarce. However, traditional methods go through multiple processes resulting in additional costs and energy. Scientists developed artificial carbon nanotubes as an efficient filtration system.