Sensor “Sniffs” Diabetes in Breath
By James Strachan
December 12, 2025
A highly sensitive, room-temperature acetone gas sensor could be used to rapidly test for diabetes
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Bioelectronic Patch Intervenes to Manage Blood Pressure
By James Strachan
November 27, 2025
Wansong Chen and colleagues have developed a bioelectronic patch for intelligent blood pressure management. Here, he describes his inspiration, the broader implications of the technology, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
4 min read
Diamond Probe for Keyhole Cancer Detection
October 22, 2025
A conversation with a surgeon led sensor scientists to pivot from nuclear waste containers to cancer
5 min read
Paper-Based Sensor Sniffs Out Toxic Gases
By James Strachan
October 17, 2025
A low-cost, colorimetric sensor array detects multiple chemical threats without the need for complex fabrication
4 min read
Engineered Bacteria Light Up Microplastic Pollution
September 29, 2025
Genetically engineered bacteria fluoresce on contact with microplastics, enabling rapid detection in water samples
2 min read
Wearable Microfluidic Biosensor Monitors Stress Hormones in Sweat
By James Strachan
September 17, 2025
Potential applications range from clinical monitoring to performance optimization in athletes, astronauts, or military personnel
3 min read
Photon-by-Photon Spectroscopy for Turbulent Skies
September 16, 2025
Ultra-sensitive dual-comb system delivers broadband remote sensing at attowatt scale – even during earthquakes
1 min read
Step Towards Single-Molecule NMR
September 15, 2025
Single-spin spectroscopy reveals atomic-scale structure with potential for quantum sensing
1 min read
Welcome to the Era of Megadaltons… and Beyond…
By Henry Thomas
September 4, 2025
As new ion sources and megadalton capabilities emerge, the boundaries of mass spectrometry are being redefined, suggests David E. Clemmer from Indiana University
8 min read
Wristband Tracks Glucose, Alcohol, and Heart Signals in Real Time
By James Strachan
July 28, 2025
New microneedle-ultrasound device enables comprehensive diabetes and cardiovascular monitoring
2 min read
