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Centenary College Develops Touchscreen-Compatible Nail Polish

3/27/2026

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Centenary College researchers are developing a clear nail polish that makes fingernails touchscreen-compatible styluses.
The effort is led by Manasi Desai, a Centenary College student, and Professor Joshua Lawrence.
The polish uses a blend of taurine and ethanolamine to achieve conductivity.
Initial tests show promise, but the formula lacks durability; the team filed a provisional patent and aims to refine it for broader accessibility.

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Story summary

Centenary College researchers are developing a clear nail polish that makes fingernails touchscreen-compatible styluses.
The effort is led by Manasi Desai, a Centenary College student, and Professor Joshua Lawrence.
The polish uses a blend of taurine and ethanolamine to achieve conductivity.
Initial tests show promise, but the formula lacks durability; the team filed a provisional patent and aims to refine it for broader accessibility.