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Face masks that can diagnose COVID-19
Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and many other pathogens and toxins
Joseph Shavit
Jun 30, 2021


Smart wound dressings with built-in healing sensors glow when wounds are infected
Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021


Researchers engineer Natural Killer cells to destroy cancer cells but leave the rest alone
The modified natural killer cells can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells that are often intermingled in and around tumors
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021


World's Fastest Formula 1-Inspired Motorcycle Can Break 400 KM/H
White Motorcycle Concepts wants to produce the world’s fastest motorcycle with its all-new electric WMC 250EV.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021


Scientists develop simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
An international research team has developed a simple but robust blood test for early detection and screening of Alzheimer's disease
Joseph Shavit
Jun 29, 2021


The Future of Carbon-Free Energy Might be Nuclear Batteries
Factory-built microreactors trucked to usage sites could be a safe, efficient option for decarbonizing electricity systems.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


UCSD scientists develop the first CRISPR gene drive to edit and breed more robust crops
New technology designed to breed more robust crops to improve agricultural yield and resist the effects of climate change
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


AI provides a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
James Cook University scientists in Australia believe they have made a breakthrough in the science of keeping premature babies alive
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


A new online health calculator can predict your risk of dementia
Researchers built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain
Joseph Shavit
Jun 27, 2021


Space Race 2033: China Drops the Gauntlet That It's Sending the First Humans to Mars
China has set its sights on Mars. It's great to see China stepping up, and committing to goals like landing the first humans on Mars.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 27, 2021


No lab required: New handheld digital device can diagnose infections in minutes
The idea of visiting the doctor's office with symptoms and leaving with a scientifically confirmed diagnosis is much closer to reality.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2021


Israeli Researchers Produce Clean Drinking Water from Air in Polluted Metro Areas
Researchers found that water generated from the air in the heart of Tel Aviv complied with all of the strict WHO drinking water standards.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


New technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Often the only option is to condense air humidity...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


NASA is Going Back to Study ‘Lost Habitable’ World of Venus
NASA has selected two new missions to Venus. the missions aim to understand how Venus became an inferno-like world...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 23, 2021


Biden Just Gave NASA the Green Light for a Cool New Moon Base
President Joe Biden is going all in on infrastructure in space. That is to say, space stations.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Implantable brain device relieves pain in early study
A computerized brain implant effectively relieves short-term and chronic pain in rodents, a new study finds.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Stanford researchers develop new software for designing sustainable cities
New technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Novel smart cement can be used to build more durable roads and cities
Incorporating nanomaterials into traditional cement improves water and fracture resistance
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Space Balloon Neptune One Completes First Successful Unmanned Flight
Space explorers, pack your bags! Neptune One, the pilot-operated space balloon that aims to take space tourists to the edge of space
Joseph Shavit
Jun 20, 2021


AI app could help diagnose HIV more accurately
Researchers could transform the ability to accurately interpret HIV test results, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021
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