Personalized 3D-printed organ models show pre-op patients what they’re facing
3D printing giant WhiteCloud is offering personalized full color pre-surgery educational models for patients, based on their CT/MRI scans.
Swallow and forget: Star-shaped capsule offers long-term drug delivery
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brigham Women’s Hospital think their innovative star-shaped capsule might help save lives.
Spoiler Alert wants to reduce the amount of food we throw away
Remember when mom wouldn't let you leave the dinner table until your plate was empty? Spoiler Alert is helping companies do that on a much larger scale.
Modular exoskeleton offers independent support to back, legs, shoulder — or all 3
A new exoskeleton from SuitX, called MAX, consists of separate back, shoulder, and leg modules, which are intended to be worn together or independently.
One U.S. city is using smart asthma inhalers to help monitor air pollution
Data collected from connected smart asthma inhalers can work out where pollution is at its worst, and inform local councils' decisions.
USB stick for HIV detection could bring modern medicine to developing regions
The compact, disposable device sends an electrical signal through a single drop of blood to detect HIV when plugged into a computer.
‘Locked-in’ patient communicates through first at-home brain implant
In a medical first, a “locked-in” patient has regained the ability to communicate through an at-home brain implant that translates her thoughts into text.
Adidas' new performance sportswear is made from plastic recovered from the ocean
Adidas and Parley for the Oceans have announced the first line of performance sports apparel made from plastics recovered from the ocean.
Styr Labs wants to turn your fitness data into customized supplements
Getting fit isn't just about tracking your activity -- you've got to eat right and get the right nutrients. Styr Labs aims to be your one-stop fitness shop.
Free up plenty of floor space with ‘first effortless vertical bike-parking system’
Hate storing your bicycle in your undersized apartment. Fortunately, a new Kickstarter project offers the solution you've been dreaming of.
Eye robot: This mechanical surgeon can carry out cataract surgery with ultra-precise cuts
A cutting-edge medical robot is capable of performing one of the world’s most common but delicate operations: cataract surgery.
Electric wearables were touted 120 years ago to cure ills by adding ‘nervous energy’
Fitness and health wearables didn't originated with the internet age. Electric garments and devices were widely promoted as cure-alls in the 1880s.
Nike to open New York City store loaded with tech
Used to be, you'd walk in, sit down on a bench, they'd measure your feet, and you bought some sneaks. Nike has improved on that the shoe buying experience.
Be seen to be safe with the Lumos Aster backpack
Lumos' Aster backpack for bike commutes is designed to light up the night like a car and make sharing the road easier and safer.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Airless bike tires, LED toilet lights, and more
heck out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
No more little pricks — diabetes breathalyzer detects acetone for painless diagnosis
Rather than rely on painful finger sticks and blood tests to diagnose diabetes, scientists at Oxford University are developing an acetone breathalyzer.
Your web searches could help doctors detect lung cancer earlier
Doctors may have found a new symptom of lung cancer -- web searches.
Weekly Rewind: Your smart home's universal remote, the problem with Soylent, robotic snake surgery
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Spartan boxers — for guys who insist on carrying a cell phone in their pants
Wi-Fi and cell phone radiation influence sperm quality when held in close proximity to men's genitals. Spartan boxer briefs protect by shielding radiation.
Brain-spinal interface could one day help paralyzed people walk again
Using a brain implant, researchers have helped restore control of non-functioning limbs in monkeys with spinal injuries.
Deadly button batteries are responsible for a rising number of injuries
Button-style batteries used in remote controls, flameless candles, and electronic devices cause fatal and serious injuries each year despite warnings.
Garmin wearables now offer Strava's Beacon tracking feature
Now that Garmin has brought Strava's safety features into its collection of wearables, the benefits of wearing the fitness tracker are twofold.
3D printing will correct your smile from the comfort of your own home
The world’s “first digital brand for your smile” is offering custom-made invisible aligners you can be fitted for from the comfort of your own home.
Snake robots will crawl up your nose to help surgeons perform surgery on you
Does the idea of a snake robot which enters your body via your nose sound like the stuff of nightmares? Well, it could soon be an everyday occurrence.
The Motionize SUPerior sensor will make you a better stand-up paddler
Improve your SUP technique by placing this smart sensor on your paddle and pair it with your phone for realtime feedback and coaching.
Military tests direct brain stimulation to improve multitasking performance
Stimulating brains with external electrodes shows promise for increasing military personnel cognitive performance in high-stress multitasking situations.
Lumo cycling jacket is loaded with lights to keep you more visible on evening rides
The Lumo cycling jacket is both stylish and safe. It uses embedded LED lights to make the wearer more visible out on the road.
Stomach implant enables cows to swipe right when they’re in heat
A cow's stomach sensor implant measures and reports temperature, activity levels, and rumen pH so vets and herd managers can track health and fertility.
From home or hospital to destination, self-driving system now includes scooters
A comprehensive self-driving system has been demonstrated in cars, golf carts, and now scooters. The achievement marks a milestone for autonomous vehicles.
Soylent determines why its products were making people sick
Soylent is pulling more of its products. In addition to its Food Bar, it is also pulling its latest powdered drink, Soylent 1.6.
Rice University just democratized optogenetics with an open-source platform
"We believe the LPA will enable virtually any biological laboratory to perform cutting-edge optogenetics experiments with ease," Tabor says.
