Goodbye muscle injuries? A “gold” gel promises miracles
A hydrogel enhanced with gold nanoparticles could aid in muscle regeneration after serious injuries or injuries
High-tech 'patch' helps surgeons, stops internal leaks and saves lives
It "sees" leaks, changes shape, and stands out on scans: a new technological "patch" could change the future of abdominal surgery.
Miracle in the desert: here is the hydrogel that produces water from the air
A research team has developed a hydrogel capable of extracting moisture from the air, even in desert conditions. A huge leap in the fight against global drought.
New artificial cartilage, finally tested on humans
Innovative artificial cartilage implant developed by Duke University overcomes the limitations of traditional treatments and prepares for clinical trials.
WeTac, the hydrogel skin for touching virtual reality
Engineers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a thin, wearable electronic 'skin' for touching and manipulating virtual (or real, remote) objects.
Synthetic cartilage: stronger and more resistant than human cartilage. Ready to cyborg knees?
A formidable 'synthetic' cartilage based on hydrogel and cellulose promises to repair the knees. Indeed, to improve them.
Hydrafil, injectable hydrogel that repairs the pain of degenerative disc disease
Easy to inject, minimally invasive and really effective from human tests: the first results of a hydrogel that can do a lot of harm ... to back pain from degenerative disc disease
Janus, hydrogel inspired by snail slime that accelerates the care of the tendons
The material, like Bifront Janus, has two sides: the first firmly joins the tendons, the second, smoother, flows better on the other tissues.
An autonomous SmartFarm grows plants with water vapor taken from the air
A special greenhouse developed by the University of Singapore is able to feed plants by drawing water from water vapor in the atmosphere.
High-speed printing method brings us closer to 3D organ printing
A new method called stereolithography will allow us to print 3D organs with more detail and much, much faster.
Developed hydrogel that becomes more solid with increasing heat
A new hydrogel developed in Japan solidifies when exposed to heat: it can become a formidable protection from road and sports accidents.
