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National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation: Electronic Tattoo

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An electronic tattoo can attach right to the skin and continuously monitor a person's health. It came about as a collaboration between two scientists from different fields of expertise. Its adhesive properties were inspired by a gecko's feet. [5:35]

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