Imagine looking at the Earth from space. That's exactly what a new technology called MetaEarth does. It creates pictures of our planet from a bird's-eye view. This isn't just any picture. It's a high-quality, detailed image that can show us things we might not see from the ground. MetaEarth can gene
Virtual reality is not just about sight and sound. It's also about touch. Imagine feeling the softness of fur in a virtual world. This isn't just a dream. Scientists have found a way to make it happen. First, let's talk about why this matters. Touching soft fur can be soothing. It can help peop
Wearable sensors are becoming a game-changer in health monitoring. These tiny devices can track our daily activities and health habits, giving us a clearer picture of our well-being. This is especially important for managing long-term health issues and encouraging healthier living. Imagine having a
Tin dioxide (SnO2) gas sensors have been with us for a long time, yet their inner workings are still shrouded in mystery. This lack of understanding makes it hard to improve these sensors. Scientists have been working to figure out how these sensors function. A major breakthrough came when research
Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l
The ability to sense your ankle's position is crucial for balance and movement. This skill, known as ankle joint position sense (JPS), changes as we age. Researchers wanted to understand how this sense changes throughout life. They tested 158 people, from kids to seniors, using two different tasks.
Imagine a world where your smartphone can detect serious diseases like thalassemia. This isn't science fiction. Scientists have created a clever way to use smartphones for health checks. They've developed a system that combines special materials and DNA structures to make detecting diseases easie
Air pollution is a big deal. It affects our health and the environment. To keep track of it, we need good sensors. But these sensors can be expensive and not everywhere. So, cheaper sensors are used to fill in the gaps. But these cheaper sensors aren't always accurate. That's where AI and machine le
Gestational diabetes, or GDM, is a temporary condition that develops during pregnancy. It usually goes away after the baby is born. However, women who have had GDM are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. This is a big deal because type 2 diabetes can lead to serious health
Imagine wearing a shirt that can control your virtual reality game just by moving your arm. Or a helmet that can monitor your safety without any buttons or switches. This is not science fiction anymore. It is all possible with a new kind of technology called overbraided magnetoresistive sensors. Th
