Preventing infection is vital after surgery to avoid a range of complications. Currently, to monitor the progress deeper in the surgical wound a clinician needs to assess the site or expensive radiological tests need to occur. Unfortunately, both tend to fail detection of an … [Read more...] about This biosensor can detect infections post surgery
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Study: Tardigrades can survive quantum entanglement
What is a tardigrade? Many people accept the toughest animal on earth is the tiny tardigrade. These little critters, known as “moss piglets”, can endure the most extreme conditions you can think of. From being bathed in boiling water, being shot out of a gun, living on the moon, … [Read more...] about Study: Tardigrades can survive quantum entanglement
This textile vent regulates your body temperature by sensing sweat
An innovative new invention has recently come out of Duke University. A team of material scientists recruited physics rather than electronics, to create a ventilation system that can help regulate body temperature. The lightweight material catches thermal energy when dry to power … [Read more...] about This textile vent regulates your body temperature by sensing sweat
This super jelly can withstand extreme force
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have created a cutting edge, jelly-like material that can withstand extreme force. The strong yet squishy hydrogel was designed to be able to handle the weight of an elephant standing on it! The team designed this hydrogel to have a … [Read more...] about This super jelly can withstand extreme force