Novel method for easier scaling of quantum devices

System “recruits” defects that usually cause disruptions, using them to instead carry out quantum operations.

Rob Matheson | MIT News Office • mit
March 5, 2020 ~8 min

Instrument may enable mail-in testing to detect heavy metals in water

Whisk-shaped device absorbs trace contaminants, preserves them in dry state that can be shipped to labs for analysis.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 25, 2020 ~9 min


SENSE.nano awards seed grants in optoelectronics, interactive manufacturing

The mission of SENSE.nano is to foster the development and use of novel sensors, sensing systems, and sensing solutions.

MIT.nano • mit
Feb. 13, 2020 ~4 min

Hemp or marijuana? THC scanner can say in seconds

A new handheld spectrometer can quickly determine whether plants are hemp or marijuana. It's a subtle distinction with legal consequences.

Olga Kuchment-Texas AM • futurity
Feb. 11, 2020 ~5 min

Mosquitoes stalk human warmth with ‘cooling cells’

Mosquitoes are one of the planet's deadliest animals. New research clarifies how they use the warmth of our bodies to find a meal.

Lawrence Goodman-Brandeis • futurity
Feb. 6, 2020 ~7 min

‘AuraRing’ could let you control games with a flick

The AuraRing system can track hand movements and the user's finger, which could allow finer control over games, smartphones, VR, and more.

Sarah McQuate-Washington • futurity
Feb. 6, 2020 ~5 min

Watch-sized device tracks your health via sweat

A watch-sized monitor that uses sweat to monitor body chemistry could help improve athletes' performance and protect them from injury.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 3, 2020 ~4 min

Flexible tech harvests body heat to power health wearables

A flexible power harvester can use a person's body heat energy to juice up wearable devices so they never need a battery recharge.

Mick Kulikowski-NC State • futurity
Jan. 30, 2020 ~4 min


Sensors and AI spot low blood sugar without needles

New technology uses AI and wearable sensors to detect low blood sugar, which could do away with the need for constant finger pricking.

Alice Scott-Warwick • futurity
Jan. 13, 2020 ~3 min

Under-the-skin sensor reports health stats to wireless reader

An advanced wireless technology can monitor health indicators such as blood pressure using microsensors tiny enough to be injected under the skin.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Jan. 7, 2020 ~3 min

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