biomedical engineering
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Woman’s Experimental Bionic Hand Passes Major Test With Flying Colors
Scientists appear to have developed a hand prosthetic that provides much more control and comfort than those available today. In new research this week, they’ve detailed the case of a Swedish woman who has successfully worn the advanced bionic limb for years with no major issues, while experiencing significantly less pain than before. The woman,…
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Researchers Have Created a Dissolvable Pacemaker
While you might be more familiar with permanent pacemakers, temporary versions of the device are sometimes needed after open-heart surgery, heart attacks, or overdoses. The problem is these devices can cause infections, become dislodged, or introduce other complications like scarring during removal. But now, researchers from Northwestern and George Washington universities say they’ve created a…
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This Human-Powered Paper Centrifuge Is Pure Genius
Inspired by an ancient toy, researchers from Stanford University have developed an ingenious hand-spun paper centrifuge. Incredibly, the device costs just 27 cents — and it can be used to detect malaria in blood in just 15 minutes.
