Science

Implantable Sensors Will Monitor Mending Bones

As your shattered femur recovers from that horrendous planking injury and subsequent orthopedic surgery, doctors usually need to take numerous x-rays to monitor the healing process. That is, unless the surgeons implant a tiny diagnostic sensor alongside the various metal bits in your leg.


May 20, 2010
Science

Nanotech Breakthrough Could Make Satellite Imaging 20x More Powerful

Take a few of my favourite subjects: quantum dots, satellites, and gold. Mix them together, and what do you get? A breakthrough from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that could revolutionise infrared detection. Somewhere, the Predator is jealous.