Blocking pain by turning off specific neurons with light
May be an effective alternative to pain medication, such as the opiate percocet taken by Prince
How to make the world’s fastest flexible silicon transistor
Engineers fabricate high-performance transistors with wireless capabilities using a radical fabrication method based on huge rolls of flexible plastic. “We don’t want to make them the way the semiconductor industry does now.”
A battery you never have to replace
New nanowire-based battery material can be recharged hundreds of thousands of times
Scientists shoot anticancer drugs deep into tumors
Ultrasonic vibrations cause gas microbubbles to explode, releasing nanoparticles containing anticancer drugs
Ultrathin organic material enhances e-skin displays
More than next-gen medical displays: they’re also ultra mood rings and a new art form
NYU Holodeck to be model for year 2041 cyberlearning
The role of VR and AI in future integrated living, learning, and research environments
Quadriplegic man is first to regain use of hand and fingers
Six years ago, Ian Burkhart was paralyzed in a diving accident. Today, he can swipe a credit card, pour a drink, or even play a guitar video game, his fingers and hand movements driven by his own thoughts — no prosthetic arm or robot required.
Turning hands and packages into displays
Are you ready for haptic “smart hands” and interactive displays on packages?
