An estimated 15m babies are born prematurely every year in the EU, posing a significant risk to both maternal and neonatal health.
Researchers at Zhejiang University, China, have developed a conductive three-dimensional printing ink made of liquid metal droplets coated with alginate, a polymer derived from algae.
An electrospun nanofibre dressing that releases an antimicrobial agent in response to the temperatures characteristic of infected wounds is being developed by Swiss researchers Scientists at...
A glove is being trialled at Liverpool Hospital that gives surgical trainees instant and accurate feedback.
A South Korean research team has developed a soft, mechanically deformable and stretchable lithium battery that can be used in the development of wearable devices.
A smart bra device developed in Nigeria with built-in ultrasound technology can detect breast cancer early, potentially saving African women long journeys to access screening...
North Carolina State University researchers have found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy.
Textiles woven with yarn are used in remote medical diagnosis with intelligent electronic sensing technology.
A Manchester, UK-based sportswear brand that launched recently has created garments that look like high-end gym wear, but include a small, hidden pocket to store...
Inspired by the human ear, an “acoustic” fabric developed by US engineers converts audible sounds into electrical signals.