(Nanowerk Spotlight) The increased focus on face masks over the past 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a flurry of research not only on how to make these masks more effective and ...

A paper “smart mask” could be used to monitor people’s breath for signs of illness, a study has found. Unlike other smart masks being developed that monitor physical changes such as the temperature, ...

Surgical face masks became a symbol of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped prevent the spread of viruses, especially through the air. Now, researchers at the University of Rome Tor ...

Cheap new “smart” masks can monitor our breath for signs of illness. The paper masks could also be used to monitor alcohol intake, say scientists. A new study showed how state-of-the-art mask ...

New research demonstrates different ways to improve wearable bioelectronic devices and materials to provide better real-time monitoring of a person's health, including vital signs. For years, ...

Your breath could hold clues to your health, researchers say — and they have developed a "smart mask" to tap into them. Wei Gao, professor of medical engineering at the California Institute of ...

Correction: The original version of this article’s headline incorrectly stated that there were multiple UCLA researchers that collaborated in developing smart masks. In fact, one UCLA researcher was ...

For years, automotive companies have developed intelligent sensors to provide real-time monitoring of a vehicle’s health, including engine oil pressure, tire pressure and air-fuel mixture. Together, ...