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This Tiny Electronic Chip Is Just 3 Atoms Thick
By Charles Q. Choi published
A tiny electronic chip just three atoms thick could yield advanced circuits that are powerful, flexible and transparent, researchers said in a new study.

Sweat Detectors? Tiny Sensors Use Perspiration to Track Health
By Charles Q. Choi published
These adhesive sensors can read what's going on in your body based on your sweat, and could eventually provide an alternative to blood tests, according to researchers.

Pocket-Size Device Lets You Print from Anywhere
By Charles Q. Choi published
A new mobile robotic printer that is only a little bigger than three stacked hockey pucks will enable people to print anywhere and on any size page of paper.

New Plastic-Based Textile Helps Cool You Off
By Kacey Deamer published
Just as sweating is one way the body cools off, a new type of fabric could help people reduce body heat.

3D-Printed Gadget Lets Kids Turn Smartphone into Microscope
By Edd Gent published
A 3D-printed smartphone microscope system is making microbiology interactive by allowing schoolkids to experiment and play games with light-seeking microbes.

Bendable Battery May Power Future Wearable Devices, Smartphones
By Kacey Deamer published
The battery can withstand twists, bends and other deformations while maintaining its ability to hold a charge.
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