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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

Study: Chronic Pain Ages the Brain

Just like a relentless storm, chronic pain can take a toll on the brain, causing it to age faster. A recent study unveils that enduring pain for three months or more can result in a decline in brain function and the shrinking of the hippocampus, which is like the brain’s own GPS. Similar to how […]

Published on March 2, 2023