Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

A team of Spanish researchers has created a new device that significantly cuts down the time required to perform a skin biopsy. The new method doesn't require any specialized skills, and could open the door to faster skin cancer diagnoses.

Developed as part of the MAGDRIVE research project, a new frictionless transmission gear and corresponding contactless axles have been created using superconductor magnetic levitation. Aimed primarily for use in spacecraft, the system is also adaptable for use in automobiles, railways, and aircraft.

Scientists at Spain's Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have helped design a system that images the emissions of individual vehicles in real time, on highways up to three lanes wide.

The prototype "intelligent T-shirt" is capable of remotely monitoring patients' vital signs, level of physical activity, and location.

The MAGDRIVE project is tasked with creating a mechanical transmission with no touching parts, for use primarily in spacecraft.