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Improving Wireless Connection with Smart Surfaces

Ever had a phone call drop out of the blue? It’s like losing connection on a rollercoaster ride just as you reach the peak. Or imagine relying on your navigation app and suddenly the location pin vanishes, leaving you stranded like a ship lost at sea. Well, fear not! Researchers are working hard to fix […]

Published on March 3, 2023

Edible electronics: How a seaweed second skin could transform health and fitness sensor tech

Scientists have developed biodegradable algae-based hydrogels for strain sensing devices — such as those used in health monitors worn by runners and hospital patients to track heart rate — using natural elements like rock salt, water and seaweed, combined with graphene. As well as being more environmentally friendly than polymer-based hydrogels, commonly used in health […]

Published on March 2, 2023