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 ...

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 ...

Even menstrual pads became smarter at CES 2026. The device by Vivoo measures follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels ...

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, ...

Researchers recently invented a smart mask, integrating an ultrathin nanocomposite sponge structure-based soundwave sensor, which is capable of detecting respiratory sounds of breathing, coughing and ...

A face mask with an integrated virus sensor could detect tiny amounts of the coronavirus after a 10-minute conversation with someone who is infected. The mask would then send a signal to the ...

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, ...