Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute have developed a simple, printed paper test that could be used for pathogen detection, including cases of ebola. A bandage that changes colour if a wound ...

Uncertainty and fear about coronavirus’ spread and the course of the illness is causing shockwaves in our daily lives. A simple paper test could provide answers to basic questions and shape a sensible ...

Litmus paper, long known as a low-tech method of testing substances for acidity, might have a new use as a cheap, quick way to test for E. coli, according to researchers at McMaster University in ...

Traditional lab tests are slow and costly, while this new method is affordable. It empowers remote communities to test their water sources regularly. The technology also benefits outdoor enthusiasts ...

Results of a pen-and-paper test can alert older adults to a need to be evaluated for dementia, according to a new study. The self-administered test, which requires about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, ...

Asking students and schools to switch to a new mode of assessment does affect students’ performance, but problems might be more short-lived than some educators fear, finds a new study by the American ...