Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a new design that appears to rewrite the textbook on polymer engineering. No longer is it dogma that the stiffer a polymeric material is, the less stretchable it has to be. ‘We are addressing a fundamental challenge that has been thought to be impossible to solve since the … [Read more...] about Researchers solve a nearly 200-year-old polymer challenge
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Researchers develop wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring
A team of researchers at the University of California San Diego has developed a new and improved wearable ultrasound patch that can be used for continuous and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. The work marks a major milestone as the device is the first wearable ultrasound blood pressure sensor to undergo rigorous and comprehensive clinical validation on more than 100 … [Read more...] about Researchers develop wearable ultrasound patch for continuous blood pressure monitoring
New technology improves structural strength
In a collaborative effort between Texas A&M University and Sandia National Laboratories, researchers have significantly improved a new joining technology known as interlocking metasurfaces (ILMs), using shape memory alloys (SMAs) to increase the strength and stability of a structure in comparison to traditional techniques such as bolts and adhesives. ILMs offer the … [Read more...] about New technology improves structural strength
Silk thread can turn clothes into charging stations
A research group led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has developed a silk thread, coated with a conductive plastic material, that has the potential to turn textiles into electricity generators. Thermoelectric textiles convert temperature differences, for example between our bodies and the surrounding air, into an electrical potential, which would then be used … [Read more...] about Silk thread can turn clothes into charging stations
Engineers design wearable ultrasound tech for muscle monitoring
A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a wearable ultrasound device that can provide long-term, wireless monitoring of muscle activity, with potential applications in healthcare and human-machine interfaces. Designed to stick to the skin with a layer of adhesive and powered by a battery, the device enables high-resolution tracking of muscle … [Read more...] about Engineers design wearable ultrasound tech for muscle monitoring