A teen scientist's invention to help wounds heal

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June 2, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM A teen scientist's invention to help wounds heal 06:58 minutes · TEDWomen 2017 Working out of her garage, Anushka Naiknaware designed a sensor that tracks wound healing, becoming the youngest winner (at age 13) of the Google Science Fair. Her clever invention addresses the global challenge of chronic wounds, which don't heal properly due to preexisting conditions like diabetes and account for billions in medical costs worldwide. Join Naiknaware as she explains how her "smart bandage" works -- and how she's sharing her story to inspire others to make a difference. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Let's redesign the medical experience! An exploration of what it would like if the medical industry practiced a more patient-first mentality. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 1:09:02 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Gallery: A fascinating apparatus that turns natural forces -- like electricity and magnetism -- into art If Bill Nye, Jackson Pollock and Rube Goldberg ever had a hack week, the end project might resemble “Nature’s Drawings,” a project from scientist/artist Fabian Oefner. View gallery »   Download the TED app

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