Category: Technology & Devices
New Blood Test Can Screen 13 Types of Cancers
A health expert has said that a minimally invasive single blood test, onko-sure, screens 13 different types of cancers at the earliest stage of the disease. “One of the recent advances in the field of cancer screening is onko-sure which […]
Alarm Clock to Shock You Awake
A 19-year old Indian engineering student named Sankalp Sinha has created an alarm clock that literally jolts you awake by sending a few milli volts of electricity through your body. The singNshock alarm may seem like any other alarm clock […]
Scientists Design New Type of Vaccine Delivery
A new, safer and more effective vaccine delivery has been designed by scientists. This new delivery system holds promise for improving the effectiveness of DNA vaccines. About 20 years ago, DNA coding for viral proteins was found to induce strong […]
S’pore scientists develop new gel that can destroy ‘superbugs’
SINGAPORE – Singapore researchers today unveiled the first-ever antimicrobial hydrogel that can break apart biofilms and destroy multidrug-resistant superbugs upon contact. Tests have demonstrated the effectiveness of this novel synthetic material in eliminating various types of bacteria and fungi that […]
Enjoying a new lease on life
SINGAPORE – Last week, Madam Helen Tan, 57, was unveiled as the first heart transplant candidate in Singapore to be implanted with the Heartware Ventricular Assist System (HVAD)· The device is a smaller and lighter mechanical heart pump meant to […]
Headphones That can be Worn Like Headband to Help Us Sleep Soundly
A headband with built in earphones could help us sleep more soundly and easily has been created by researchers. The SleepPhones are a fabric band with earphones built in – and its makers claim you can even use them without […]
Smart Household Appliances Get ‘Smarter’ With New Devices That Are Able To ‘Text’ You
Evolving from sci-fi concept to retail offering this year are smart household appliances. The new models are able to text when your clothes are dry or notify you when a power outage knocks your fridge out. At the Consumer Electronics […]
Robotic arm for stroke patients
SINGAPORE – A new robotic arm can help stroke patients do these things: Lift their elbows and wrists up and down, and turn their forearms – movements necessary to pick up a cup, use a fork or spoon, or comb […]
Treatment Of Sensitive Teeth With The Help Of Nature-inspired Advance
Scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the world. They’ve taken inspiration from Mother Nature herself. Their report gives insight into the development of the substance, similar to the adhesive that […]
New Device to Cure Snoring
A new device that resembles a baby’s pacifier developed by scientists may help people tackle their problem of snoring. The device works by pulling people’s tongue forward while they are sleep so that their airways remain clear, the Daily Mail […]
