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Graphene-Based Device for Ultrasensitive Biosensors

The device provides the first step toward ultrasensitive biosensors to detect diseases at the molecular level with near-perfect efficiency.

Product of the Month

Dymax has introduced light-curable adhesives for the evolving medical device wearables market.

Product of the Month

The PM-50 graphical panel meter is available as a 3.5" or 4.3" graphical touchscreen display.

Space-Age Water Purification Anywhere on Earth

Piush Soni didn’t think much about clean drinking water until it became hard to find.

‘Positive Energy’ Captures Contaminants

The carbon-based compound in Aquaspace water filters started out more than 35 years ago in Mike Pedersen’s basement, with a stack of NASA research.

From Spacesuits to Racing Suits

Technology developed for space has turned up in cars for years, from space shuttle tire engineering ending up in road tires to zero-gravity body posture studies helping make comfy car seats.

Space Pens, Pencils, and How NASA Takes Notes in Space

The Space Pen has captured the American imagination in more ways than one. It’s appeared repeatedly in pop culture and even worked as a plot device in a "Seinfeld" episode.

Measuring Moon Dust to Fight Air Pollution

With NASA’s return to the Moon and its orbit, it will need to manage the dust, which is dangerous for people too. The first step is knowing how much is around at any given time.

NASA Enlists Trees, Bacteria to Clean Up Earth

Populated with scientists and engineers, NASA's field centers have experimented with various methods to preserve the land they sit on, several of which have found use around the rest of the planet.

NASA Technology Helps in Fight Against Climate Change

NASA technology fights climate change in all kinds of ways.

Getting Water out of Snow with NASA Technology

NASA-developed technology provides an accurate answer to the question, "How much water is in mountain snowpack?"

From a Lightbox to Lamps

The Ario Lamp, based on NASA-funded research into circadian rhythms, changes color throughout the day to help alleviate jet lag, promote better sleep, and improve wakefulness.

Ultrasonic Welding Makes Parts for NASA Missions, Commercial Industry

A burst water main is always expensive and messy, but a pipe that fails in space can be mission-ending. That’s why NASA technologists work hard to make hardware as reliable as possible.

Plasma Improves 3D Electronics Printing

A new approach to printing electronic components simplifies on-site manufacturing of electronics in space and on Earth.

Neurological Devices, Racecars, Antennas Benefit from NASA Heat Shield Material

An ultra-thin, flexible insulation finds diverse uses in the commercial sector.

Vote for Tech Briefs’ 27th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

These 12 products are the nominees for the 2020 Tech Briefs Readers’ Choice Product of the Year.

Inventions

What common medical adapter that can reduce hospital-acquired infections shares its name with a traditional holiday symbol?

Vote for Medical Design Briefs 2021 Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

Winners will be announced in Medical Design Briefs and online.

Winter 2021 Resource Guide

In our winter edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.

Inside Story: Intertek Allentown

Senior scientist Paula McDaniel tells MDB how to find and prevent material failures.

Nissan Debuts Tech-Laden 2022 Ariya EV SUV

Nissan became an electric-vehicle pioneer when it debuted the Leaf in late 2010, and even with a meager 73 miles (117 km) of range the first-generation 5-door hatchback became the world’s...

CMU's Iris Rover Secured to Lunar Lander

Carnegie Mellon University's Iris rover is bolted in and ready for its journey to the moon.

Personalized Exosuit for Real-World Walking

People rarely walk at a constant speed and a single incline. We change speed when rushing to the next appointment, catching a crosswalk signal, or going for a casual stroll in the park. Slopes...

Tractor Efficiency Increased, Thanks to Hydraulics Research

Modern agricultural tractors contain so much cutting-edge technology, they rival even the latest spacecraft. But the back end is still old-school, relying largely on fossil fuels....

LEONARDO, a Bipedal Robot, Can Ride a Skateboard and Walk a Slackline

Researchers at Caltech have built a bipedal robot that combines walking with flying to create a new type of locomotion, making it exceptionally nimble and capable of...

NASA Brings Manufacturing Experiments to Space

A variety of experiments are arriving on the International Space Station, including a handheld “bio printer” and a manufacturing device that processes heat-resistant metal parts in...

Augmented Smart Cane Helps Navigate the World

Researchers at Stanford University are prototyping a smart cane to help those with visual impairments navigate through the world. This new, augmented cane is appareled with GPS and LIDAR sensors,...