A group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) generate living materials and devices by 3D printing genetically programmed bacterial cells. The living bioink can be used to print novel materials including logic gates and a living tattoo for chemical detection on human skin.
Sensing Mercury via Simple Organic Field-Effect-Transistors
Dr. Marta Mas-Torrent and her team are developing high-performance electrolyte-gated field-effect transistors (EGOFETs), electronic devices capable of working in an aqueous environment.
Superhydrophobic Smart Coating for Wearable Electronic Devices
Ting Zhang and co-workers from the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences develop a novel superhydrophobic and piezoresistive coating for wearable sensing devices. The coating is durable in harsh conditions and can be used to detect real-time human movement when fabricated as a wearable strain sensor.
“Painting” with Light for Electroluminescent Displays
A novel, electroluminescent device concept that can emit light in response to the accumulation and distribution of materials on the device surface is developed.
Stabilization and Denaturation of DNA Origami Nanostructures
The stability of DNA origami under strongly denaturing conditions is investigated.
Flexible Electroluminescent Device for Modular Sensing Applications
Researchers introduce a new device concept for electroluminescent displays, which does not require transparent electrodes and can be used as remotely readable, spatially-responsive sensors that emit light in response to the accumulation and distribution of materials on the device surface.
Wearable Tactile Sensors for Haptic Perception
A wearable liquid-embedded microfluidic tactile sensor capable of haptic perception has been prepared.
Laser Spectroscopy To Diagnose Hip Problems
A team of scientist from the Center for Optical and Electromagnetic Research in China developed a new laser spectroscopy method measuring gas to detect necrosis in the hip joints.
Warming Up to Graphene Papers for Personal Thermal Management
Graphene papers provide chemical and mechanical stability, high thermal conductivity and low electrical resistance in the development of personal thermal management systems.
Nobel Prize in Physics: Detecting Gravitational Waves
A collision between two black holes allowed for the first detection of gravitational waves.