A European Research Team co-ordinated by leading Irish Research Institute, MSSI at the University of Limerick have recently (18th March) announced the development of textiles which will kill the MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) superbug. Read more...
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Hospital Textiles to kill MRSA Superbug
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Taiwan Researchers Turn to Silk for Flexible E-devices
Researchers at a Taiwan university said on Thursday they had found a way to use silk membranes in flexible electronic devices and started talks with manufacturers about adopting the unusual but cheap material. Read more...
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Howe Brothers bring Discovery Channel to Natick
Geoff and Mike Howe, stars of "Howe and Howe Technologies" on the Discovery Channel, came to Natick with a crew to film an episode featuring the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) expected to air in November.
The brothers - best known for developing the "Ripsaw," the world's fastest unmanned ground...
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Fibers That Can Hear and Sing Could Power Electronic Textiles
The clothing of the future could be more than just fashion. MIT researchers are working to develop fibers that can hear and produce sound, and someday those could take the form of wearable electronics. Read more...
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To Charge your iPod, Plug in Your Jeans
A breakthrough in wearable computing lets researchers change ordinary cotton and polyester into electronic textiles that can double as rechargeable batteries. Read more...
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Jacket Lets You Feel the Movies
Researchers from Philips Electronics will announce plans this week for a jacket they have lined with vibration motors to study the effects of touch on a movie viewer's emotional response to what the characters are experiencing. Read more...
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Shade: an essential element in healing gardens
A growing body of research supports that access to nature improves both the patient experience and health outcomes. As such, healing gardens are emerging as fundamental to a more holistic healthcare approach. Read more...
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