Technology has a way of shifting and progressing in major leaps and bounds in a relatively short time. In fact, in many ways technology is an evolutionary “being,” similar to us. It also has a way of compounding exponentially. For example, 10 years ago smartphones (the type we’re used to now) didn’t exist, and 40 years ago no one even owned a personal computer. Compare this ... Continue Reading
This Cancer Screening Smartphone Could Save Your Life
A smartphone add-on that can detect cancer with 99% accuracy has been developed. This post from Extreme Tech highlights how this cancer screening smartphone could save lives! Researchers from Washington State University have come up with a diagnostic rig that can use a smartphone, a prism, and an ELISA plate to detect cancer. In the controlled settings of their lab, with the ... Continue Reading
Nanosensors Take the Online Universe to A Whole New Level
A house that unlocks the front door when it recognizes its owner arriving, an implanted heart monitor that calls the doctor if the organ shows signs of failing. Prepare for nanosensors starting a Big Bang in connectivity. This post from World Economic Forum gives a glimpse of what will happen when 30 billion devices are connected to the internet.The Internet of Things (IoT), ... Continue Reading
Nanofiber Health Breakthrough
Soon, your smartphone may be able to smell your breath and tell you if you have a disease. This post from Futurism turns the spot light on newly developed sensors, made of metal oxide nanofibers, that are a cheap and non-invasive alternative to traditional diagnostic techniques. SOMETHING DOESN’T SMELL RIGHT Scientists at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and ... Continue Reading
The Tattoo That Monitors Blood Glucose Levels
A flexible and easy-to-wear temporary tattoo could help diabetics monitor their blood sugar levels without daily finger pricks. This post from ScienceAlert showcases the inexpensive device that empowers the diabetics to track their health. Engineers from the University of California, San Diego have developed an ultra-thin temporary tattoo that can painlessly and accurately ... Continue Reading