Daily Innovation News

July 3^rd 2024

💻 Technology

🇬🇧 UK scientists turn everyday garments into smart clothes with precise motion tracking

Researchers from the UK have created SeamSleeve, a wearable technology that integrates conductive threads into everyday garments to accurately record body movements. This innovation offers significant improvements over traditional motion-sensing devices like smartphones and smartwatches by providing detailed movement data. Applications of this technology range from healthcare and rehabilitation to sports science, aiming to enhance health outcomes and user experiences. The study was presented at the Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) conference in Copenhagen.

🌎 Environment

🇺🇸 US company introduces canned water made from solar-powered hydropanels

A US company, Source, is set to launch SKY WTR, a sustainable canned water produced using solar-powered hydropanels. These panels extract moisture from the air and can generate up to three liters of pure water daily, sufficient for one person. SKY WTR will be sold in aluminum cans to ensure recyclability, highlighting a sustainable alternative to traditional bottled water. The initiative aims to address water scarcity and raise awareness about innovative water sourcing technologies.

🇳🇴 Norwegian innovators unveil world's first carbon-neutral bike tire

Norwegian tire maker reTyre has introduced the first carbon-neutral bike tire at Eurobike 2024. This groundbreaking tire is crafted entirely from reclaimed materials, including recycled fishing nets, algae, and Kevlar from body armor, ensuring a sustainable production process. The innovation not only reduces environmental impact but also promotes the recycling of post-consumer waste. The tire will be showcased alongside reTyre’s bio-based and recyclable products at the event.

💊 Healthcare

🇺🇸 US researchers develop implantable microphone for hearing restoration

US researchers have created an implantable microphone that could lead to fully internal cochlear implants, overcoming a major hurdle in current designs. This biocompatible device, which senses ear drum movements, matches the performance of commercial hearing aids and eliminates the need for external hardware. The innovation aims to provide users with more freedom and improved hearing experiences, potentially transforming cochlear implant technology. The study, supported by NIH and NSF, was published in the Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering.

🇨🇳 Chinese researchers use AI to discover that facial temperature can indicate metabolic diseases

Chinese scientists have found that facial temperature variations, such as a colder nose and warmer cheeks, can signal chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. Using AI models and thermal cameras, they identified that specific facial temperature patterns correlate with health conditions and aging. This non-invasive method could lead to early disease detection and promote healthy aging. The findings were published in Cell Metabolism and show promise for future clinical applications in diagnosing various metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

🇺🇸 US researchers develop a light-based method to target cell death and boost immune response

US scientists have developed a method to precisely target and kill problematic cells using light, potentially advancing treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases. This technique, published in the Journal of Molecular Biology, involves optogenetics and light-activated genes and induces necroptosis, a type of inflammatory cell death that stimulates the immune system. By causing cancer cells to die and release cytokines, the immune response is enhanced, potentially training T cells to better recognize and attack tumors. This innovation could significantly improve targeted cancer therapies and immune response modulation.

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