hardware

Solar cells implanted under the skin can power pacemakers

Posted in Hardware on 4th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

A flat battery is an even bigger hassle in implanted electronic medical devices, such as pacemakers. It often means invasive surgery to replace the battery or the entire unit.

The Technologies Were Most Fired Up to Watch in 2017

Posted in Business on 3rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

Moving into the new year, these are some of the technologies well be eagerly watching in 2017 and beyond.

The World's First 'Artificial Pancreas' Will Be Hitting the Market in 2017

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

It could help the more than 1.25 million American children and adults with type 1 diabetes manage their disease.

SpaceX Falcon 9 cleared for flight after investigation

Posted in Science on 3rd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

After four months of intensive investigation, SpaceX says its Falcon 9 booster has been cleared for flight and will return to service on January 8.

NASA EmDrive Tests

Posted in Science on 2nd Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

If the Chinese space authorities, as Popular Science reports, are already seeing successful Emdrive test results in space, NASA might want to fast-track its own research.