Additive manufacturing is predicted to revolutionize a number of industries, but the healthcare field could benefit the most from this technology. A recent prototype developed by researchers at the University of Michigan may provide an avenue for drug companies to develop innovative therapeutics. The research team has discovered a way to create “printable medication”—pure, ultra-precise…

Many of today’s wearable technologies tend to have the same built-in features. Apple’s patented smartwatch can be used in a variety of medical settings, where it can help patients manage chronic diseases or keep track of heart health. Microsoft has unveiled its own device that uses vibrations to help individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease control…

An unconventional partnership could provide new insight into the use of autonomous vehicles for delivery.   Ford is teaming up with Domino’s to test out pizza delivery with a fleet of self-driving cars in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The goal of this experiment for both companies is to gain a new understanding of how customers view…

A new dinosaur bearing a resemblance to the mythical Loch Ness monster has been unearthed in Europe. An internal team of researchers led by Sweden’s Uppsala University identified a fossil found in Northern Germany as a plesiosaur, an extinct species of long-necked aquatic reptiles. The fossil was discovered in 1964 by private fossil collectors, but…

Google Glass received a polarizing response when it was launched in May 2013. The optical head-mounted display was conceived as the next generation of computing, as it gave users the ability to make phone calls, check email, view pictures, and perform other taks, all with a couple of swipes. Issues related to privacy, and other…

Virtual reality (VR) is providing intriguing opportunities for companies to create new products. This emerging technology has yielded applications in healthcare, where aspiring physicians can view realistic simulations to prepare themselves for surgeries. Entertainment has become another area of growth for VR, and a swath of tech firms and movie studios have developed immersive experiences…

An advancement made by an international team of engineers could help foster adoption of zinc-air batteries. Scientists from the University of Sydney and Nanyang Technological University crafted a technique that can bypass a charging issue associated with these power sources. Zinc-air batteries can be found in certain film cameras and railway signal devices, but one…

The next generation of safer batteries could be powered by an unconventional source. Researchers in China designed alternatives to lithium-ion batteries that are more flexible than their traditional counterparts and can run on body inspired liquids like normal IV saline solutions and cell-culture mediums. The idea for these prototypes occurred when the researchers focused on…

It started with a phone call. Gregory Simon was contacted by Steve Richetti, the chief of staff for Vice President Joe Biden, regarding a new project being launched at the White House called the Cancer Moonshot. Richetti was gauging Simon’s interest in running the initiative. Biden was looking for someone who knew how to operate…