A special implant releases insulin in the body when needed
A team of researchers at ETH Zurich has developed a biocompatible fuel cell implant for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Being about the size...
Researchers have collected a database of content that causes goosebumps
A team of researchers from the US and Israel analyzed social media and other platforms, including YouTube and Reddit, looking for media content that...
New material for clothing will warn of exhaustion
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed an electronic yarn that can be used to detect changes in movement...
Nanoink controls the temperature in the house and car
Scientists at the Royal Society of Chemistry have developed the world’s first “phase-change ink” that uses nanotechnology to control temperature in everyday environments. Their mechanism...
Invented a way to painlessly inject drugs through the skin
Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a technology for parenteral administration of powdered drugs through the skin without causing pain. The...
New mobile app assesses speech for signs of Alzheimer’s
Startup Accexible has developed a linguistic test that quickly and accurately identifies preclinical signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The idea is for general practitioners to use...
Smart Insoles Help Detect Subtle Posture Problems
Scientists from the Swiss research institutes ETH Zurich, Empa and EPFL have designed and 3D printed orthopedic insoles that detect pressure points on the...
