British engineers are developing pavement materials that generate electricity from traffic. …
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New tech could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect almost 50 million people worldwide, with a case every three seconds. A new method could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for p…
3D printing houses can cut construction time, cost and waste
In recent years 3D printing has delivered several exciting developments, from organs to race cars. Now, it’s adding houses to its repertoire.…
New edible sensor can check your gut health from inside
A team from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have built a flexible sensor that can be rolled up and swallowed.…
Smart socks take remote physiotherapy to the next level
Socks fitted with sensors to capture information about subtle foot movements could help patients with leg and foot injuries avoid costly and painful trips to access physiotherapy care.…
Monash innovation hub to focus on renewable tech
The Monash Grid Innovation Hub will be equipped with specialist software to view, control and manage big data, distributed energy systems and network security.…
Engineering student develops technology to predict and monitor landslides
An engineering student from the University of Victoria in Wellington has developed automated technology that uses inexpensive battery or solar powered GPS sensors to provide advance notice of landslid…
Food labelling sensors offer a way to cut down waste
Australians throw out 5 million tonnes of food a year, and a big part of the problem is confusing food labelling. Can smart sensors help us better gauge the freshness of our food?…
This ultra-thin wearable tech will help doctors look after patient health
The ongoing miniaturisation of semiconductors has enabled some big advances in wearable tech. The latest: a soft, stretchy, ultra thin sensor that can monitor patient vital signs.…
Adelaide boosts its smart city status with a new IoT tech trial
Add this to the list of issues Internet of Things technology could solve: reducing traffic on Australia’s congested roads.…