A device turns sweat into data: with a finger
Health under control with a finger: thanks to a new wearable that uses sweat, monitoring vital parameters has never been easier.
Blink Energy makes the eyelid a hi-tech sensor against epilepsy
Blink Energy launches an eyelid wearable that monitors health through eye movement. Epilepsy is just the beginning.
Batteries that feed on land? The agricultural sensor revolution
Agricultural sensors powered by bacteria in the soil: the sustainable solution to monitor fields without worrying about batteries.
No more endoscopies, ingestible sensors diagnose intestinal problems
The new ingestible capsules, tested on animals and synthetic intestines, are resistant and economical: they could transform diagnostics.
Silicon, here are the sensors of the future: smaller than a grain of salt
The new communication networks use microchips the size of a grain of salt, which can be implanted in the body or in wearable devices.
Sentinels in the ocean: optical cables detect tsunamis in real time
Innovative research transforms underwater optical telecommunications cables into environmental sensors, offering real-time data from the seabed
Ideas for next Valentine's Day? An earring that measures ovulation
A thermal earring to replace smartwatches and bracelets in health monitoring: the University of Washington focuses on convenience to improve diagnostics.
Braille, a robot has been developed that reads it at double the speed of humans
Research develops robotic sensor for reading braille – a significant advancement in imitating human tactile capabilities.
Earthquake, the "seismic philosophy" that saved Japan (again).
The extraordinary importance of Japanese government investments in seismic safety and citizen education.
Goodbye to sommeliers too, the electronic language (also) chooses the wine for us
The electronic tongue developed by the DGIST Institute promises to revolutionize sectors such as food, beverages, cosmetics and medicines
Afraid of turbulence? Technology arrives that cuts them by 80%
The system, similar to active noise cancellation, predicts upcoming turbulence and counteracts it, increasing in-flight comfort and reducing operating costs.
NTT Data opens a hotel to "spy" on your sleep: innovation or surveillance?
Guests at a hotel developed by NTT Data can be listened to while they sleep in exchange for sleep advice. And privacy? To sleep.
Italy flies to the European Championships, and will play with the ball that will change football
The official ball of the next European Football Championships is the greatest combination of high technology and design ever seen in this sport so far
Autothermo, high tech bracelet that saves the lives of children in Uganda
Designer Nura Izath has developed a low-cost device to help newborns in Uganda, and other areas with limited resources
One look is enough: the Honor Magic 6 smartphone is controlled with your eyes
The new device from the Chinese company Honor promises to revolutionize interaction. Eyes become the new joystick of the future.
SmartSocks: smart socks against dementia and autism
A Bristol startup has created special socks equipped with artificial intelligence that track vital data and alert caregivers, improving quality of life
The future glucose monitoring? A new, ingenious sweat sensor
A team at Penn State has created a wearable patch that analyzes sweat in real time, monitoring glucose and helping with diabetes management.
ePANTS, the US government bets on networked clothing
IARPA presents SMART ePANTS, a project to create clothing that can record audio, video and location data.
Dryad: when AI (successfully) tackles forest fires
German startup Dryad Networks is changing the game in fighting forest fires with innovative set of sensors
Hong Kong, "High-tech mussels" to track radioactive contaminants
New low-cost mussel-shaped devices to monitor radioactivity in the seas, thanks to a team of scientists from Hong Kong.
The 'digital nose' is reality: goodbye expired foods
A team of Turkish scientists develops a device to combat food waste and reduce the risk of poisoning from expired food
