It is perhaps the ultimate in wearable technology: carrying data not just with you, but as part of you. Scientists have apparently had significant replicable success with encoding data within your DNA. Not just a little data, either: petabytes and exabytes, and it seems to be quite durable. There are, of course, about a bazillion questions here. Expense and practicality are … [Read more...]
Researchers Develop Stretchable Antenna to Work on Fabric
Frequent readers know that we're always on the lookout for technology that's compatible with fabrics and clothing. Researchers at North Carolina State University have produced an antenna that can be stretched or rolled, enabling wearable sensors to better communicate with remove devices. We heard a lot about printing silver nanowires onto fabric at the Flexible Electronics … [Read more...]