Engineers Get under the Skin of Ionic Skin
Researchers uncover how hydrogels can generate voltages when touched
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Lab Proves Concept of a Natural Approach to Antiperspirants
Research discovers the most natural antiperspirant in existence—the minerals within sweat itself
Biomedical Researchers Get Closer to Why Eczema Happens
New study examines link between lipids and bacteria to aid 35 million Americans who suffer from atopic dermatitis
Thermal Sensor Screens for Skin Temperatures to Monitor COVID-19
The FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor solution initially will be prioritized for those responding to COVID-19
Skin-Like Sensors Bring a Human Touch to Wearable Tech
Artificial 'skin' sensor could be the future of wearable and stretchable electronics, with applications in wound-healing, gaming, and more
Researchers Produce First Laser Ultrasound Images of Humans
Technique may help remotely image and assess health of infants, burn victims, and accident survivors in hard-to-reach places
Soft Skin-Like Robots You Can Put in Your Pocket
New advance could create new thin and light robots for environmental monitoring and deployment in hazardous environments, robot grippers for delicate objects, and new wearable technologies
Magnetic Skin Ensures the Force Is with You
A novel artificial skin developed at KAUST is wearable, flexible, lightweight, and magnetized, making it useful in a variety of applications without the need for a wired connection to other devices
Shark Skin Microbiome Resists Infection
In the wild, blacktip reef sharks are often seen bearing wounds, but they rarely exhibit obvious signs of infection around the wounds
Artificial Skin Creates First Ticklish Devices
The Skin-On interface, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol in partnership with Telecomm ParisTech and Sorbonne University, mimics human skin in appearance but also in sensing resolution