Alzheimer's patients substantially benefit from new form of sensory stimulation
studies testing the safety and efficacy of 40Hz sensory stimulation to treat Alzheimer’s disease has found that the therapy was beneficial.
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 27
Novel biosensor measures body sweat vapors to diagnose diseases
Using wearable sensors, a person's sweat production and characteristics can be monitored to gather information about their skin and health.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16
This pill-shaped ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
This battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system is designed to provide continuous monitoring in the intestinal environment.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 14
Life-changing smart necklace can help you stop smoking
Researchers have developed a smart neck-worn device resembling a lapis blue pendant that detects a user’s smoking much more reliably.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 2
Groundbreaking ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
This feat of technological integration could unlock new understanding of intestinal metabolite composition, impacting human health overall.
Joshua Shavit
- Jan 2
Breakthrough low-cost depth sensor records the level of rivers
Researchers at University of Bonn have developed a method that allows the water level of rivers to be monitored around the clock.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
‘Smart toilet’ monitors for signs of disease, Stanford research finds
The device, an ordinary toilet fitted with gadgets in the bowl, is useful for individuals who are predisposed to certain conditions.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 31, 2022
Spray-on smart skin uses AI to rapidly understand hand movements
A new type of smart skin developed at Stanford University could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with technology in the future.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 19, 2022
Wearable skin patch can spot life-threatening conditions deep within the body
A team of researchers have developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues, including hemoglobin.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 3, 2022
A self-powered ingestible sensor will revolutionize gut health
Engineering researchers have developed a battery-free, pill-shaped ingestible biosensing system designed to provide continuous monitoring.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 2, 2022
Researchers make a breakthrough in the ability to move things with our minds
A joint team of scientists have advanced the first step towards real-time, remote and wireless mind control of metamaterials.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 29, 2022
Groundbreaking sensor can improve the lives of people with epilepsy
Developing a sensor system for quickly testing their saliva to see if they have the correct level of anti-epileptic medicine in their system
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 23, 2022
An edible QR code takes a shot at fake whiskey
The days of fake whiskey could be numbered, thanks to a team of biomedical engineers from Purdue University and South Korea.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 15, 2022
Ingestible sensor helps people with HIV stick to drug regimen
Having to deal with the side effects caused by HIV medications —nausea and dizziness among them — can lead people to skip doses.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 5, 2022
World's first graphene circuit generates limitless power from thermal motion
Physicists has successfully developed a circuit capable of capturing graphene's thermal motion and converting it into an electrical current.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 5, 2022
Bacterial sensors send a jolt of electricity to save the environment
When you hit your finger with a hammer, you feel the pain immediately. And you react immediately. But what if the pain comes 20 min after.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 19, 2022
Wearable sensors styled into t-shirts and face masks
Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors that monitor breathing, heart rate, and ammonia into t-shirts and face masks.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 5, 2022
Non-invasive blood glucose monitor is 90% accurate
As a child, Maria Valero witnessed her diabetic father prick his finger several times a day to draw blood and check his glucose levels.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Electrospinning promises major improvements in wearable technology
Wearable technology has exploded in recent years spurred by advances in flexible sensors, transistors, energy storage, & harvesting devices.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 12, 2022
Scent of a friend: Similarities in body odor may contribute to social bonding
Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have a similar body odor.
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