Synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know -- within mere minutes -- if their water is safe to drink. The new device works by using powerful ...

Water is usually something you’d want to keep away from electronic circuits, but engineers in Germany have now developed a new concept for water-based switches that are much faster than current ...

Why it matters: A UK-based electronics manufacturer has developed what it is calling the world's first fully recyclable PCB substrate. Widespread adoption could revolutionize the e-waste industry, and ...