Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 04/01/24 When you eat a large meal, your stomach sends signals to your brain that create a feeling of fullness, which helps you realize it’s time to stop eating. A stomach full of liquid can also send these messages, which is why dieters are often advised to drink a glass […]
Be a little sensitive…Electronic sensor the size of a single molecule a potential game-changer
From Curtin University 06/10/23 Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits. Piezoresistors are commonly used to detect vibrations in electronics and automobiles, such as in smart phones for counting steps, and for airbag deployment in cars. They are also […]