Unlocking the technology to produce unbreakable screens

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new smartphone case called BrushLens that can help users with visual impairments, tremors, and spasms to interact with touch screens. The device uses a camera to read screen options aloud and guides the user's hand to tap buttons or autoclickers on the underside of the phone case.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a novel biosensor that can selectively detect rare earth elements. The biosensor is based on molecular nanomachines engineered by the team, which produce easily detectable signals when binding to lanthanides.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have developed a new material that can convert body heat into electricity with improved mechanical properties and flexibility. The material, AgCu(Te, Se, S), was enhanced using vacancy engineering techniques.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology developed a targeted copper doping strategy to enhance the thermoelectric properties of germanium telluride. This approach achieved an improvement of over 50% in figure of merit, outperforming previous versions.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have created a prototype electronic device using chitosan, a naturally derived biopolymer from seafood waste. The material is used to create flexible and wearable health sensors that can monitor vital signs without compromising comfort or the environment.

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology have discovered a three-step process in coral fragments attaching to reefs, involving an immune response, tissue anchoring, and skeleton building. The study reveals distinct biological differences between coral species influencing attachment efficiency and growth rates.