Sam's News — tech-research — 2026-08-23¶

Medical Device Innovation¶

7 Virginia Tech Develops Smart Patch for Automatic Naloxone Delivery During Fentanyl Overdose¶

Virginia Tech researchers test a wearable patch that detects fentanyl in the system and automatically releases naloxone during an overdose.

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 Web Search Update to: Virginia Tech develops smart patch for automatic naloxone delivery during opioid overdose

AI Risk¶

6.5 Agentic AI Pilots Create Enterprise Integration and Governance Risks, Info-Tech Reports¶

Agentic AI implementations have advanced beyond chatbots to autonomous systems that trigger workflows and access sensitive data, creating integration and governance risks.

Sources: Newswire Canada Web Search Update to: Agentic AI Implementations Expose Enterprises to Integration and Governance Risks

Research¶

6 GIST Launches Energy Harvesting Research Center¶

GIST has established a new Energy Harvesting Research Center and held its first Next-Generation Energy Research Institute workshop with over 100 participants.

Sources: 동아사이언스 Web Search, 동아사이언스 Web Search

Conservation¶

5.5 Iowa researchers use citizen science and technology to track monarch butterfly migration¶

The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium uses new technology and citizen reports to identify monarch resting areas during migration.

Sources: WHO13.com Web Search, WHO13.com Web Search

Research Funding¶

5.5 Virginia Tech Awarded $20 Million Grant for Cloud-Based Semiconductor Laboratory¶

Virginia Tech receives a $20 million grant to develop a cloud-based semiconductor laboratory alongside healthcare and digital equity funding.

Sources: Cardinal News Web Search

AI¶

5.5 Forrester Unveils AI Disruption Model Analyzing Tech Market Impact¶

Forrester releases an AI Disruption Model analyzing how artificial intelligence is reshaping technology markets.

Sources: MrWeb Web Search

Research Infrastructure¶

4.5 Auburn University Opens $30 Million High-Tech Research Facility in Huntsville¶

Auburn University inaugurates a new 50,000-square-foot laboratory in Huntsville's Cummings Research Park with advanced research capabilities.

Sources: AL.com Web Search

Innovation & Entrepreneurship¶

4 Chemical Engineering Students Win ARC Pitch Competition for Deep Tech Startup Concepts¶

Three chemical engineering graduate students win the Academy of Research Commercialization inaugural pitch competition for commercializing deep tech research.

Sources: University of Waterloo Web Search

Enterprise Technology¶

3.5 Info-Tech Research Group Names 2026 Enterprise Architecture Champions¶

Info-Tech Research Group identifies five Champion platforms in its 2026 Enterprise Architecture Emotional Footprint Report.

Sources: PR Newswire Web Search

Business¶

Emplifi was named a Leader in Info-Tech Research Group's 2026 Social Media Management evaluation.

Sources: Yahoo Finance Web Search