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Read article: Stretching the limits: novel material produces highly conductive, stretchable bioelectronics Biomedical devices Research update Stretching the limits: novel material produces highly conductive, stretchable bioelectronics Scientists use rational design to create a functional polymer for advanced healthcare monitoring and therapeutic applications
Read article: Soft medical robots show promise for performing wireless surgery Biomedical devices Research update Soft medical robots show promise for performing wireless surgery A coiled artificial muscle uses radiofrequency heating to perform complex mechanical tasks
Read article: AI and infrared spectroscopy identify the age and species of mosquitoes Biomedical devices Research update AI and infrared spectroscopy identify the age and species of mosquitoes Combining mid-infrared spectroscopy with deep learning could provide a rapid, cost-effective way to identify the ageing mosquitoes that transmit the malaria parasite
Read article: Next-generation measurement systems: future challenges and opportunities Instrumentation and measurement Webinar SPONSORED Next-generation measurement systems: future challenges and opportunities The IOP Publishing journal, Measurement Science and Technology, explores the challenges and opportunities of advanced measurement systems
Read article: Kirigami-inspired electrocardiogram sensors can be worn all day Biomedical devices Research update Kirigami-inspired electrocardiogram sensors can be worn all day Devices connect to a smartphone and could help diagnose diseases
Read article: Acoustic clothing can hear your heart beat Biomedical devices Research update Acoustic clothing can hear your heart beat An acoustic fabric that works like a microphone could be used to create clothes with a range of medical and communications applications
Read article: Are your AirPods interfering with your defibrillator or pacemaker? Biomedical devices Research update Are your AirPods interfering with your defibrillator or pacemaker? An ex vivo study shows that several portable electronic devices from Apple and Microsoft may interfere with cardiovascular implantable devices