Seeker+'s video: The Future Of Tattoos: 3-D Printing Microphones LEDs

Episode 3 of 3 Check us out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/dnewsplus Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/28iQhYC Discovery GO – http://smart.link/57ae195b47796 Science GO - http://smart.link/57ae1a34dd168 From using sharpened shark teeth and soot to electric pens to LED implants, who knows what's in store for the future of tattoos. + + + + + + + + Previous Episode: How Tattoos Get Under Your Skin… Literally: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klh-B3vYwiA + + + + + + + + Augmented Reality Tattoo Becomes Video, When Snapped On Smartphone: http://www.fastcodesign.com/1664702/augmented-reality-tattoo-becomes-video-when-snapped-on-smartphone “The QR code craze has kind of jumped the shark, but that doesn't mean we aren't still seeing them popping up like weeds everywhere we look. The latest location: on the chest of a French dude named Marco, in the form of a tattoo." Tattoo biobatteries produce power from sweat (video): https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2014/august/tattoo-biobatteries-produce-power-from-sweat-video.html "In the future, working up a sweat by exercising may not only be good for your health, but it could also power your small electronic devices. Researchers will report today that they have designed a sensor in the form of a temporary tattoo that can both monitor a person’s progress during exercise and produce power from their perspiration." The Freaky, Bioelectric Future of Tattoos: http://gizmodo.com/the-freaky-bioelectric-future-of-tattoos-1494169250 “America loves tattoos. From tribal designs to tramp stamps, this country can't get enough ink. Last month, a Pew study showed that tattoos grace the bodies of nearly 40 percent of Americans under 40, a massive number of customers in a $1.65 billion industry. Like any industry, however, the tattoo industry must innovate." Upgrade your body with animated LED tattoos: http://www.wired.co.uk/article/upgrade-your-body-with-animated-led-tattoos “The title character of Ray Bradbury's book The Illustrated Man is covered with moving, shifting tattoos. If you look at them, they will tell you a story. New LED tattoos from the University of Pennsylvania could make the Illustrated Man real (minus the creepy stories, of course). " Ephemeral is developing tattoo ink designed to disappear after a year: https://techcrunch.com/2016/05/09/ephemeral-tattoos/ “Practically everyone who has ever considered a tattoo knows the old parental refrain of “you’ll have it forever.” It’s a fairly stark warning tinged with the regret of a generation covered in inked relics of disco and popular culture past." 18 Stunning Black-Light-Responsive Tattoos: http://mentalfloss.com/article/50096/18-stunning-black-light-responsive-tattoos “While UV-responsive tattoos are still fairly rare (many people don’t want to bother with ink that’s almost never going to be seen), they can offer a unique way to accentuate a design or to get a tattoo in a highly visible area without having to worry about the potential social consequences it may carry." 5 UV Black Light Tattoo Risks To Consider Before You Get That Cool New Ink: http://www.bustle.com/articles/83234-5-uv-black-light-tattoo-risks-to-consider-before-you-get-that-cool-new-ink "Maybe you love black lights, maybe you love new tattoos, or maybe you just love having a secret. Whatever the reason, maybe you are thinking about getting a UV tattoo and are considering any black light tattoo risks before making the big decision." Black Light Tattoo Information http://www.livestrong.com/article/133304-black-light-tattoo-information/ “Black light tattoos are a type of body art which you can only see under black lights. This type of tattoo is popular among people who frequent places with black lights, such as night clubs. According to ABC News, black light tattoos are prevalent among people ages 18 through 30." + + + + + + + + DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on Soundcloud. + + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceDominguez DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/discoverynews DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/DNews + + + + + + + +