TECHNOLOGY
Producing Graphene With 50 Times Less Solvent
A Singapore-based research team has developed a cost-effective technique for the mass production of high-quality graphene.
Diagnosing Glaucoma In A Blink
The GonioPEN causes less discomfort and can detect glaucoma more quickly and less expensively than current diagnostic methods.
Neuromodulating Nanoparticle Patches From An Inkjet Printer
Scientists in South Korea have developed a printing process to pattern nanoparticles that heat up under light, which can be used to modulate the activity of neurons.
Harvesting Valuable Metals From E-Waste Makes Financial Sense
Scientists in China have demonstrated that recycling valuable metals from electronic waste is cheaper than the mining of ores.
Flexible And Waterproof Batteries To Power Wearable Devices
By twisting carbon nanotube fibers into a yarn, scientists in China have developed a waterproof zinc-ion battery that can be knitted and stretched.
Generating Electricity With The Flick Of The Wrist
Scientists in China have found a way to produce electricity from slight body movements, such as bending a finger or rotating the wrist.
China Launches A Pair Of Navigation Satellites
The two satellites are part of China’s domestic BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, which will serve countries along the Belt and Road by the end of 2018.
No Lens, No Problem!
A technique that can capture sharp, multi-colored images without a lens could pave the way for slimmer cameras and smart phones.
Generating Electricity, Come Rain Or Come Shine
Researchers have developed a solar cell that can produce energy from sunlight as well as from the motion of raindrops hitting and sliding off its surface.
