Wrist Sensor Tells You How Stressed Out You Are
Devices from two startups could be used to treat people with anxiety disorders—and one of the devices may eventually diagnose pain.
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An Impact-Sensing Cap for Sports
Amid rising concern over concussion, a new sensor-filled cap comes with red, yellow, or green LED readouts.
Another Reason for "Smart" Electric Meters
New research finds some existing meters have security holes that the next generation does not.
Super-Cheap Health Tests
A startup is making a blood test out of paper.
The Great German Energy Experiment
Germany has decided to pursue ambitious greenhouse-gas reductions—while closing down its nuclear plants. Can a heavily industrialized country power its economy with wind turbines and solar panels?
Box Sends Health Data Right to the Cloud
Qualcomm aims to integrate home-health monitoring devices, and give doctors easier access.
Health IT Saves a Life in Memphis
A medical data-sharing program saved at least $2 million and gave doctors crucial insight about a pregnant woman's complications.
How a Broken Medical System Killed Google Health
Google would have had to fix a balkanized U.S. health-care system to make the service catch on.
The Case for Moving U.S. Nuclear Fuel to Dry Storage
Nuclear waste pools are packed more densely in the U.S. than those at Fukushima, with no removal plan in sight.
