A new wearable device turns the touch of a finger into a source of power for small electronics and sensors.
Calling All Couch Potatoes: This Finger Wrap Can Let You Power Electronics While You Sleep
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People Given 'Friendly' Bacteria in Nose Drops Protected Against Meningitis
A world-first trial has shown that nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria protect against meningitis.
Groundbreaking UML-LED Research Sheds Light On Forests’ Role in Transferring the Atmospheric Pollutant to the Environment
Toxic mercury is being deposited in forests in much higher quantities than previously thought, posing a concern for the health and well-being of people, wildlife and waterways, according to a UMass Lowell scientist investigating the source of the pollution.
A Third of Young People Reported Worsening Mental Health During Pandemic
As typical social and academic interaction screeched to a halt last year, many young people began experiencing declines in mental health, a problem that appeared to be worse for those whose connections to family and friends weren’t as tight, a new study has found.
Water Dispute on the Nile River Could Destabilize the Region
The rapid filling of a giant dam at the headwaters of the Nile River — the world’s biggest waterway, supporting millions of people — could reduce water supplies to downstream Egypt by more than one-third, new USC research shows.
Artificial Intelligence Could Be New Blueprint for Precision Drug Discovery
Writing in the July 12, 2021 online issue of Nature Communications, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine describe a new approach that uses machine learning to hunt for disease targets and then predicts whether a drug is likely to receive FDA approval.
