Author: Shinji Tutoru

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Reaping Energy From The Brain Via Implantable Fuel Cell

– MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MASSACHUSETTS, USA. An absolutely innovative implantable fuel cell that uses glucose...
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Radiation-resistant Circuits: Providing Help When Nuclear Plants Are Damaged

– UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, UTAH, USA. MEMS (Micro-Electromechanical Systems) are radiation-resistant circuits that are impervious to...
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Creating Biodegradable Transistors From Human Body Proteins

– TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY, TEL AVIV, ISRAEL. Protein-based transistors that are made from milk, mucus proteins...
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Using Your Umbrella In Charging Your Mobile Phone

– UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM. The Booster Brolly is Vodafone’s eco-friendly handset-charging umbrella that...
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Treating Cancer Through Magnetic Drugs

– UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA. Magnetic Drugs made from gold, platinum and iron....
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Using Fish Scales In Creating Artificial Bones

– TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TOKYO, JAPAN. Fish collagen and apatite allows the formation of new...
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Checking One’s Health Through A Tongue Software Application

– UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, MI, USA. A software application that incorporates an old Chinese Medical practice...
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Employing a Nano-Bio-Bandage That Will Instantly Stop Bleeding

– MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MASSACHUSETTS, USA. Sponges layered with thrombin can immediately stop bleeding. They...
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Nanocones: Solution To Affordable Solar Cells

– STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORIA, USA. Nanocones are hybrid solar cells that can minimize the required amount...
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Aiding Artificial Organs Through 3D Blood Vessels

– UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, USA. A gel injected with human endothelial cells allows blood vessels...
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Your Urine Can Diagnose Cirrhosis

– UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, NC, USA. The use of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and ultra performance...
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Losing Weight Through Diet Glasses

– UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO, TOKYO, JAPAN. Goggles that incorporate computer technology and augmented reality that can...
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Qumarion Robot: An Animation Supermodel

– UNIVERSITY OF TSUKUBA & UNIVERSITY OF ELECTRO-COMMUNICATIONS, TOKYO, JAPAN. Qumarion is a foot-tall mannequin that...
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Overcoming Paralysis Through Mind-Controlled Robots

– BROWN UNIVERSITY, RHODE ISLAND, USA. The BrainGate2 study resulted to the development of a neural...
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Curing Severe Depression with Electro-Shock Therapy

– UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has a 70-90% success rate in improving...
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Unlocking Your iPad Using Your Fingerprints

– POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK, USA. An iPad application that uses biometric...
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Navatar: An App that Assists The Visually Impaired

– UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, NEVADA, USA. Navatar is a smartphone application that was developed by the...
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Touche: Making the World Respond to Your Touch

– UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, USA; CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, PENNSYLVANIA, USA; WALT DISNEY RESEARCH, USA. Touche...
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Tongue Implant To Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea

– UNIVERSITY OF REGENSBURG, REGENSBURG, BAVARIA.The implantable tongue provides continuous positive air pressure. It prevents the...
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Utilizing Video Games For Recovery of Stroke Victims

– NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY & LIMBS ALIVE, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE IN THE NORTH-EAST OF ENGLAND. Enter Circus...

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