One of the challenges of the pandemic has been testing delays. A new point-of-care antibody tester aims to change that.
One of the challenges of the pandemic has been testing delays. A new point-of-care antibody tester aims to change that.
While there's some debate on whether memristors even exist beyond the theoretical realm, MIT seems to have made a major…
While there's some debate on whether memristors even exist beyond the theoretical realm, MIT seems to have made a major breakthrough in artificial brain synapse technology.
Just as we saw a major shift in airport security following 9/11, we're likely to see major technological changes in…
Just as we saw a major shift in airport security following 9/11, we're likely to see major technological changes in airports post-COVID-19.
As states begin reopening, new technologies are being instated to keep COVID-19 at bay. But where do we draw a line…
As states begin reopening, new technologies are being instated to keep COVID-19 at bay. But where do we draw a line between public health and privacy?
Heat-related illnesses cause more deaths than any other weather incident. Now, researchers are designing…
Heat-related illnesses cause more deaths than any other weather incident. Now, researchers are designing biomonitors—some that measure pH in sweat—to detect early indicators of heatstroke.
Fever is one of the first symptoms of infection. Now, a new wearable combines core body temperature sensors with…
Fever is one of the first symptoms of infection. Now, a new wearable combines core body temperature sensors with Bluetooth connectivity for real-time health monitoring.
Intel Labs and Penn Medicine may have overcome the conundrum of respecting HIPAA laws while inputting valuable patient…
Intel Labs and Penn Medicine may have overcome the conundrum of respecting HIPAA laws while inputting valuable patient data in machine learning models for cancer research.
Inspired by a need for faster COVID-19 testing, two research groups have hit a breakthrough: a new CMOS biosensor chip…
Inspired by a need for faster COVID-19 testing, two research groups have hit a breakthrough: a new CMOS biosensor chip that promises rapid, handheld DNA sequencing and viral/antibody testing.
Medical device manufacturers have been historically secretive about their designs. Now, they've flung the doors open on…
Medical device manufacturers have been historically secretive about their designs. Now, they've flung the doors open on ventilator specs. Could this lead to sticky IP problems down the line?
COVID-19 test results currently take 5–15 minutes of processing time. But diamond-based Bio-FETs could slash that time…
COVID-19 test results currently take 5–15 minutes of processing time. But diamond-based Bio-FETs could slash that time to mere seconds.
Learn about which government regulations have been dropped or modified to speed up design approval for ventilators.
Learn about which government regulations have been dropped or modified to speed up design approval for ventilators.
Behind the scenes, engineers are stepping up to help doctors and nurses with life-saving medical devices and technologies.
Behind the scenes, engineers are stepping up to help doctors and nurses with life-saving medical devices and technologies.
Researchers at University of Massachusetts Amherst have invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning.
Researchers at University of Massachusetts Amherst have invented a portable surveillance device powered by machine learning.
A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or…
A number of companies are pumping out new edge AI technology—none of which explicitly state pandemic prediction or healthcare assistance as a use case. But with the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, might this new technology be used to that end?
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…
This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have revealed their latest version of a device that can be used to…
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) have revealed their latest version of a device that can be used to convert body heat into power for wearable electronics.
Researchers in the U.S. and Israel have developed a multi-Organ-on-a-Chip (OoC) that is claimed to overcome many of the…
Researchers in the U.S. and Israel have developed a multi-Organ-on-a-Chip (OoC) that is claimed to overcome many of the problems that hinder the development and approval of medicines.
The 3-channel device is built to simplify the design of non-contact motion detection products.
The 3-channel device is built to simplify the design of non-contact motion detection products.
Maxim claims their newest temperature sensor and heart-rate monitor are "lowest-power" with clinical-grade accuracy.
Maxim claims their newest temperature sensor and heart-rate monitor are "lowest-power" with clinical-grade accuracy.
Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat…
Researchers at Northwestern University Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics are championing the development of sweat biosensors with their latest glucose and lactate sensors.