New quantum thermometer makes use of nitrogen-vacancy centres to sense fever in tiny C. elegans worms
Read article: Nanodiamond quantum thermometer measures the temperature of worms
A biologically inspired device that clings to the stomach lining after being ingested can electrically stimulate the stomach wall to induce muscle contractions
Read article: Tiny ingestible capsule helps treat gastrointestinal disorders
Chip-based device images structures smaller than living cells
Read article: Tiny ultrasound detector achieves super-resolution imaging
A flexible surgical tool equipped with soft electronics could improve cardiac surgery
Read article: Flexible electronics make their way into the operating room
A mobile robotic platform that takes contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs could help reduce healthcare workers’ exposure to COVID-19
Read article: Dog-like robot measures patients’ vital signs remotely
Combining artificial pressure, temperature and pain sensors into a single, biocompatible film advances our ability to mimic human skin
Read article: Electronic skin displays human-like reactions to pressure, temperature and pain
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Read article: Why LHCb is so good at discovering tetraquarks, medical sensors that are drawn on the skin
“Draw-on-skin” electronics can record physiological signals while addressing the shortcomings of common wearable sensors
Read article: Electronics drawn directly on the skin creates robust biosensors
A prototype portable sensor can detect tiny magnetic fields generated by the human brain and heart without the need for expensive magnetic shielding
Read article: Portable sensor detects biomagnetic signals in noisy outdoor environments
A shaped ultrasound beam transmitted through the skin can move objects within a living body, offering a new way to treat kidney stones
Read article: Acoustic tweezers move objects in the body remotely
