Technology
Thought control technology is coming out of science fiction and into real life
A world in which an amputee controls their prosthesis with their mind might have once seemed like a far-off science...
Fibres spun from graphene are hacking into the body’s electrical signals to help organs heal
The emerging field of electroceuticals could soon offer a more targeted, drug-free treatment for chronic illnesses.
New blood test could help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome
A new study looks at the potential for a single blood test to detect chronic fatigue syndrome by measuring how...
What do people and solar cells have in common? They both like a little caffeine boost
A coffee break inspired engineers in the US to try out a novel way of increasing the commercial viability of...
3D imaging opens doors for non-invasive ‘digital’ biopsies
Advances in 3D-imaging technology using optic fibres could pave the way for pain-free, real-time medical biopsy results.
This startup’s edible packaging is going the extra mile to reduce plastic waste
A UK startup has looked to the oceans for an innovative alternative to plastic packaging for bottled water: a seaweed-based,...
How digital imaging technology could help Notre Dame rise from the ashes
Virtual copies of the Notre Dame Cathedral’s interior and exterior could guide repair efforts and help preserve the building's unique...
Lab-grown tissue spun from silk could help thousands of heart attack victims heal
Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina is growing new tissue to heal damaged hearts — but the challenge comes with its own complications.
Meet the engineers who helped make this world-first image of a black hole possible
The first image of a black hole is the culmination of years of research and experimentation with computational imaging and...
New sensor could make hydrogen-powered cars safer
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a promising low-emissions technology, but detecting gas leaks can be challenging. A new sensor could...
