Imagine a T-shirt that could monitor your heart rate or blood pressure. Or a pair of socks that could provide feedback on your running stride.It may be closer than you think, with new research from Washington State University demonstrating a partic ular 3-D ink printing method for so-called smart fabrics that continue to perform well after repeated washings and abrasion tests.

If you want to do your best, most creative work, moving to a new place – or working from several places – can accelerate the process, according to a new study of Nobel Prize winners. Researchers found that Nobel laureates who moved more frequently began their prize-winning work up to 2 years earlier than did laureates who never moved. Those who worked in multiple locations started their innovative work up to 2.6 years earlier.

People in many parts of the world lack access to clean water, but boiling water to make it safer often requires burning wood or other dirty fuels that expose them to air pollution. How do these two risks compare to each other? A new study suggests that, while health risks from the resulting air pollution are real, the benefits associated with boiling water generally outweigh those risks.

A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers created a twisty high-temperature heat exchanger that outperformed a traditional straight channel design in heat transfer, power density and effectiveness and used an innovative technique to 3D print and test the metal proof of concept.