Sam's News — tech-research — 2026-08-22¶
Health Technology¶
7.5 Virginia Tech develops smart patch for automatic naloxone delivery during opioid overdose¶
Virginia Tech developed a wearable patch smaller than a penny that detects fentanyl and automatically releases naloxone to reverse overdose without requiring a bystander. The iNal patch uses 121 microneedles to deliver multiple doses over 24 hours, addressing the nearly 70,000 annual overdose deaths in the U.S., over half linked to fentanyl.
- Device smaller than a penny with 121 microneedle tips
- Delivers multiple doses over 24-hour lifespan
- Nearly 70,000 overdose deaths in U.S. in 2025, over half fentanyl-linked
- Currently in testing phase at Virginia Tech
Sources: WSLS AI Web Searched
Biology¶
5.5 Researchers identify environmental cues controlling bear hibernation cycles¶
Scientists directly examined how temperature and photoperiod together influence bear hibernation behavior and timing.
Sources: Virginia Tech News Web Search
Research¶
5 NASA selects Virginia Tech for aviation research transformation initiative¶
NASA has selected a Virginia Tech research team to help advance the future of aviation.
Sources: New River Valley News Web Search
3.5 Michigan Tech researcher wins award for data-driven decision-making and discovery¶
A Michigan Tech researcher receives recognition for developing sustainable, interdisciplinary research infrastructure and advancing data-driven methods across campus.
Sources: Michigan Technological University Web Search