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MIT demonstates that chatting with a 60-year-old version of oneself in Future You can help improve feelings of well-being. (Image source: MIT)

MIT researchers create Future You AI so young users can chat with 60-year-old versions of themselves to increase motivation and well-being while reducing anxiety and negativity

MIT researchers have created the Future You web service where young users can chat with 60-year-old AI-versions of themselves. Wallowing Gen Zs and Alphas can improve their well-being by talking to themselves, which would have bee...

David Chien, 14 Oct 2024 04:44

The newly-developed adhesive can increase its gripping force by up to 1,000 times when activated and release objects within just 30 milliseconds. (Image source: Alex Parrish / Virginia Tech)

Newly engineered adhesive mimics octopus grip, holds a rock underwater for 7 days straight

Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed an octopus-inspired adhesive capable of gripping and releasing objects underwater with precision - which can revolutionize underwater salvage, rescue diving, and underwater engineering t...

Anubhav Sharma, 10 Oct 2024 16:18

(Image source: UNSW Sydney / Richard Freeman)

From vineyards to vehicles: How food acids can power next-gen lithium-ion EV batteries

Researchers at UNSW developed a lithium-ion battery prototype that replaces traditional graphite electrodes with food acids like tartaric acid from fruits, or malic acid in wine. This could level-up energy storage by using food wa...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Oct 2024 21:03

The Oura Ring 3 comes in six finishes (brushed titanium not pictured) and two styles or shapes (Image source: Oura)

Deal | Oura Ring 3 discounted by up to 22% on Amazon after launch of successor

Immediately after the launch of the Oura Ring 4, Amazon has discounted the Oura Ring 3, bringing the price down to as low as $299. The discounted price is close to the lowest ever, and is applicable to almost all of the nine combi...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 05 Oct 2024 20:25

Innophys expands sales of Muscle Suit exoskeletons to Romania

Innophys has expandsed sales of its Muscle Suit exoskeletons to Romania. The suits provide users with extra lifting force to help carry heavy products and produce at warehouses, production plants, and farms. The exoskeletons do no...

David Chien, 05 Oct 2024 04:54

Aescape expands installation of its AI massage therapist robots to Miami. (Image source: Aescape)

Aescape expands installations of its AI massage therapist robots to Miami

Aescape has expanded installation of its AI massage therapist robots to the Kimpton EPIC Hotel in Miami. The robot provides personalized body massages without a human therapist or operator. This follows the robot's debut earlier t...

David Chien, 02 Oct 2024 20:33

The new PAT-based tech can be used to capture quick, blur-free images of blood vessels for timely diagnosis. (Image source: Neuroscience News)

New revolutionary disease-detecting portable scanner works up to 1,000 times faster than before

UCL researchers have developed a hand-held photoacoustic scanner that generates 3D images in seconds. Tested on UCLH patients, it offers real-time imaging of blood vessels, stepping up diagnosis times for critical conditions like ...

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Oct 2024 13:19

Human in Motion Robotics' self-balancing XoMotion exoskeleton gains Canadian approval for ambulatory rehabilitation. (Image source: Human in Motion Robotics)

Human in Motion Robotics' self-balancing XoMotion exoskeleton gains Canadian approval for use in physical therapy

Human in Motion Robotics' self-balancing XoMotion exoskeleton has gained Canadian approval for ambulatory rehabilitation. Patients with spinal cord injuries will soon be able to undergo rehabilitation therapy with the exoskeleton....

David Chien, 28 Sep 2024 10:18

Spatial and tissue-specific organisation of cellular senescence (a process in which damaged or aging cells stop dividing but remain active). (Image source: The Lancet Digital Health)

New groundbreaking AI deep learning model is nearly five times better at predicting breast cancer risk than traditional ones

An AI deep learning model that detects cellular senescence, or 'zombie cells' in breast tissue, has enhanced breast cancer risk prediction. As per the study, the AI model is nearly five times better than current benchmarks - a sub...

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Sep 2024 06:08

Real-world applications of this research across various fields include education, artificial intelligence and brain-machine interfaces. (Image source: Dall-E 3)

New research reveals brain memory encoding can improve AI, memory therapies, and learning tools

This new UCLA study uncovers how brain cells encode the order of experiences, revealing practical applications in memory disorder treatments, advanced AI systems, and improved learning methods. The findings also hold promise for b...

Anubhav Sharma, 26 Sep 2024 15:19

Genmab employees at work (Image source: Genmab)

Biotech company Genmab launches ChatGPT Enterprise-powered "AI Everywhere" initiative

In its quest to tackle an impressive amount of scientific data, Genmab has provided ChatGPT Enterprise access to about 1,000 employees less than a year ago. Now, the "AI Everywhere" initiative comes to provide the power of OpenAI'...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 20:18

The study involving CHARTwatch showed that deaths in the GIM unit dropped from 2.1% (before the AI tool) to 1.6% (after the AI tool). (Image source: Natanael Melchor via Unsplash)

AI system at Canadian hospital slashes unexpected deaths by 26%, delivering real-time alerts for high-risk patients

A new machine learning tool, CHARTwatch, has stepped up patient care in a Canadian hospital's general medicine unit, cutting unexpected deaths by 26%. By identifying high-risk patients in real time, CHARTwatch prompts doctors and ...

Anubhav Sharma, 16 Sep 2024 19:12

Oura is adding a Meals tool to its app for metabolic health tracking. (Image source: Oura)

Oura smart ring users to get new blood sugar related feature as company acquires Veri

Oura is acquiring metabolic health tracking company Veri, building on an existing integration for blood glucose level monitoring for users of its smart ring. The company has also announced a new Meals tool, launching in Oura Labs....

Polly Allcock, 15 Sep 2024 10:21

Ig Nobel awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals works. (Image source: Mammalian enteral ventilation ameliorates respiratory failure by R. Okabe et al.)

Ig Nobel awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation

The Ig Nobel was awarded to Japanese researchers demonstrating back end ventillation of animals with oxygen works to maintain blood oxygenation. Although seemingly unusual, other researchers demonstrated decades ago that mice coul...

David Chien, 14 Sep 2024 03:44

The cyborg insects for this study were the Madagascar hissing cockroaches. Here's a representation with a wireless stimulation backpack on its back. (Image source: Beijing Institute of Technology Press)

Remote-controlled 'cyborg' cockroaches are paving the way for future biohybrid tech

A novel control system for cyborg insects uses charge-balanced biphasic electrical stimulation to enhance precision and reduce tissue damage. The system, tested on Madagascar hissing cockroaches, achieved a 96.25% success rate in ...

Anubhav Sharma, 03 Sep 2024 20:21

Clearview AI's latest fine: $33.7 million from Dutch authorities

The Netherlands' Data Protection Association, a nationwide personal data watchdog organization, has issued a fine of around $33.7 million to Clearview AI over a global facial recognition database. They are not the first or only na...

Daniel Fuller, 03 Sep 2024 19:34

The new car-seat material. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen teases new hemp-derived leather alternative for next-gen car interiors

Ready for the hemp-based car seat of the future? Volkswagen has collaborated with Revoltech to unleash this concept on next-gen car interiors. The partners assert that the material, derived from by-products of industrial concerns,...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2024 16:31

OxiWear receives FDA clearance for continuous blood oxygen ear clip that works even during motion

OxiWear has received FDA clearance for its continuous blood oxygen ear-clip monitor that works even during motion. Other monitors can only measure accurately when users are at rest or are not FDA cleared as a medical device for ac...

David Chien, 31 Aug 2024 04:10

The BP Doctor Fit Gen 3 smartwatch has a blood pressure cuff. (Image source: YHE)

BP Doctor Fit blood pressure smartwatch now available more widely

The BP Doctor Fit Gen 3 Blood Pressure Smartwatch from YHE technology can now be purchased from the brand’s website. The wearable was launched via an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and is now being shipped to backers. Features in...

Polly Allcock, 30 Aug 2024 16:35

Dexcom is rolling out Direct to Watch to users in more countries. (Image source: Dexcom)

Blood sugar measurements now viewable on Apple Watch for more users

The Dexcom G7’s Direct to Watch feature is rolling out to more customers. The tool allows users of the continuous glucose monitoring system to view blood sugar measurements on their Apple Watch. The feature was launched earlier th...

Polly Allcock, 29 Aug 2024 19:03

Honor introduces Magic V3 smartphone to global customers as world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness

Honor will introduce the Magic V3 smartphone to global customers at an upcoming IFA 2024 event as the world's first phone with AI Defocus technology to help prevent nearsightedness. Myopia is a growing health problem that affects ...

David Chien, 29 Aug 2024 07:17

MIT engineers unveil tiny battery to power autonomous micro-robots (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Tiny, mighty battery unlocks new frontiers for autonomous micro-robots

MIT engineers have developed an ultra-tiny, self-powered battery that could revolutionize the field of miniature robots. This zinc-air battery, just the size of a human hair, generates power by oxidizing zinc using oxygen from the...

Nathan Ali, 26 Aug 2024 16:45

Paralyzed Ivan Vargas receives Ekso Indego exoskeleton under Medicare coverage and begins training to walk again. (Source: Sheltering Arms Institute)

Paralyzed Ivan Vargas becomes first person on East Coast to receive the $91,032 Ekso Indego exoskeleton under revised Medicare 2024 ruling

Paralyzed Ivan Vargas has become the first person on East Coast to receive the $91,032 Ekso Indego Personal exoskeleton under a revised Medicare 2024 ruling. Medicare now classifies exoskeletons in the braces category, allowing th...

David Chien, 26 Aug 2024 03:57

Re-Time Pty Ltd launches Kickstarter campaign for Retimer 3 light therapy wearable to improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and improve productivity by adjusting one’s circadian rhythm

Re-Time Pty Ltd has launched its Kickstarter campaign for the Retimer 3 light therapy wearable to improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and improve productivity by adjusting one’s circadian rhythm. The use of blue-green light shin...

David Chien, 24 Aug 2024 07:30

Successful trials on mice could lead to a cure for anorexia nervosa in humans (Generated using DALL·E 3)

Simple yet effective treatment for anorexia proposed as trials with mice declared a success

After successfully proving that the ACBP protein, which was discovered over four decades ago, can be used to cure anorexia in mice, scientists are now ready to try and cure this complex illness in humans using the same method. Sta...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2024 11:55

Living Carbon genetic engineering lab (Image source: Living Carbon)

New genetically modified poplar trees no longer need strength processing by delignification

Although genetically modified wood has been around for a while, the latest poplar trees that were tweaked by a team of researchers with the University of Maryland are taking it all to the next level. Their genetically modified pop...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2024 21:07

Blood pressure measurement with the smartwatch is not yet possible without constant calibration. (Image source: Notebookcheck/Alexander Fagot)

Reliable blood pressure measurement developed: Application between smartwatch and medical monitoring conceivable

Long-term blood pressure measurements in particular are only possible with great effort. A new technology is set to radically change this, which could eventually even find its way into smartwatches and help identify a wide range o...

Mario Petzold, 12 Aug 2024 20:48

MOOV Revolutionary Blood Pressure Monitoring smart ring nears $100,000 mark in crowdfunding campaign

MOOV claims that its Ring stands out on the wearables market with the ability to track blood pressure and skin temperature as well as heart-rate and blood oxygen levels. It is also touted to assess sleep and stress for the user, t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2024 16:01

WAT Medical launches EmeTerm Smart anti-nausea smartwatch on Indiegogo. (Image source: WAT Medical)

WAT Medical launches EmeTerm Smart anti-nausea smartwatch campaign on Indiegogo

WAT Medical has launched its EmeTerm Smart anti-nausea smartwatch campaign on Indiegogo. The health-improving smartwatch actively counters nausea and vomiting in various scenarios by using electrical stimulation of an acupuncture ...

David Chien, 11 Aug 2024 09:30

The MNA (microneedle array), consisting of the drug delivery and the sensory compartment. (Image source: Advanced Healthcare Materials)

Tiny 3D-printed microneedles could streamline remote health monitoring and painless drug delivery

A new 3D-printed microneedle system has been designed by researchers at the University of Victoria and the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation. It combines remote health monitoring and drug delivery, and uses painless, mi...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Aug 2024 19:20

Bioservo opens sales of Carbonhand assistive glove to those in the US with difficulties grabbing objects. (Image source: Bioservo)

Bioservo opens sales of Carbonhand assistive grip-strengthening robotic glove to everyone in the US

Bioservo has opened sales of its Carbonhand grip-strengthening glove to all in the US. The powered wearable gives users additional grip strength by using artificial tendons and motors, compensating for medical conditions such as s...

David Chien, 07 Aug 2024 08:28

Paralyzed Kevin Piette walks with Olympics 2024 torch while wearing Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton

Paraplegic Kevin Piette has walked with the Olympics 2024 torch while wearing the Wandercraft Atalante X exoskeleton. The 36-year-old exoskeleton pilot had an accident 11 years ago that left him unable to use his legs. Piette is a...

David Chien, 31 Jul 2024 23:02

Mark (64), was able to play Solitaire using his thoughts, Synchron's BCI and the Apple Vision Pro headset. (Image source: Business Wire)

ALS patient controls Apple's Vision Pro headset with Synchron's BCI and just his thoughts

Synchron announced the successful use of its brain-computer interface (BCI) by an ALS patient to control the Apple Vision Pro using thoughts. This breakthrough will allow individuals who have lost mobility in their hands and voice...

Anubhav Sharma, 31 Jul 2024 09:25

The MO/GO is a robotic garment that reduces exhaustion and joint strain on elevated terrain or stairs (Image source: Skip)

Powered exoskeleton hiking pants from Arc’teryx and Skip boost leg strength by 40%, reduce perceived weight by 30 lbs

Outdoor gear maker Arc-teryx and startup Skip have unveiled the MO/GO exoskeleton trousers, which use powerful motors and carbon fibre braces to boost leg strength while hiking on inclined terrain or climbing stairs, relieving up ...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 30 Jul 2024 18:25

Artificial MAGLEV heart made of titanium implanted in human patient for first time

The clinical trial for BiVACOR's innovative artificial heart has reached a stage in which it is being tested in human patients. The synthetic vital organ replacement, which incorporates magnetic levitation (or MAGLEV) technology t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jul 2024 18:47

Nano-MIND uses tiny magnetic particles injected into specific brain regions. (Image source: Milad Fakurian / Unsplash)

Nano-MIND tech uses magnetism & Neuralink-like BCIs to target brain regions, could lead to new neurological treatments

A new technology from South Korea called Nano-MIND allows scientists to wirelessly control specific brain regions using magnetic fields. The technique has already successfully influenced maternal behavior and feeding in mice by ta...

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Jul 2024 10:13

SelfDecode unveils DecodyGPT, an AI health coach to help users improve their health, address illnesses, and improve fitness. (Image source: SelfDecode)

SelfDecode unveils DecodyGPT AI health coach providing customized diet and lifestyle recommendations for healthier lives

SelfDecode has unveiled the DecodyGPT AI health coach providing users with customized diet and lifestyle recommendations for healthier lives. The AI health coach utilizes machine learning on genetic data from tens of thousands of ...

David Chien, 13 Jul 2024 07:36

The shape and material properties can be adapted as required. (Image source: Fraunhofer IKTS)

Bacteria create bricks, insulation, mortar and bind CO2 in the process

Building materials can also be produced using photosynthesis and special bacteria. The process is highly adaptable and should soon deliver relevant quantities.

Mario Petzold, 05 Jul 2024 12:45

Microphones and external batteries could soon be a thing of the past. (Image source: pexels/Brett Sayles)

Tiny hearing aid is smaller than a grain of rice and will be implanted in the inner ear

It is still a prototype, but the tiny device listens exactly where the sound arrives and requires no other components. The advantages for hearing-impaired people could be enormous.

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2024 20:59

Epicore Biosystems unveils the Connected Hydration patch system to monitor workers for sweat-induced heat stress. (Source: Epicore)

Epicore Biosystems unveils Connected Hydration wearable to monitor worker hydration to help prevent heat-related illnesses

Epicore Biosystems has unveiled the Connected Hydration wearable system to monitor worker hydration to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Employees exposed to hot work environments or under heavy physical exertion can lose a dan...

David Chien, 27 Jun 2024 05:45

Apple made no mention of sleep auto-detection when announcing watchOS 11. (Source: Apple)

Apple's watchOS 11 can detect when you fall asleep and track your naps

Sleep tracking on Apple Watch may have just improved tremendously with watchOS 11. The latest beta update introduces automatic nap detection, a long-awaited feature. This means your watch can now track your sleep even if you forge...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 20 Jun 2024 15:20

The first-gen Samsung ring box. (Source: Ice Universe via Weibo)

Samsung first-gen smart ring shown off while charging in new leak

Samsung has all but confirmed that it will launch its inaugural Galaxy Ring to go with the Galaxy Z Flip6, Fold6, Watch7 and/or Watch Ultra later in 2024. Now, the wearable has popped up in what seems to be a new hands-on leak, wh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2024 18:26

Smart scale market to be worth over $100 million more by 2028

Even the humble bathroom scale has become smart in 2024, with many varieties capable of telling a user much more than how much they weigh. Their potential to help track often vital metrics such as body composition is now projected...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Jun 2024 17:17

Solar Foods Solein protein produced by microorganisms can be used to make environmentally-friendly foods. (Source: Solar Foods)

Solar Foods opens cellular agriculture factory to grow Solein food protein using microbes fed air with a touch of minerals

Solar Foods has opened a cellular agriculture factory to grow Solein food protein using microbes fed oxygen and hydrogen split from water, carbon dioxide from the air, and a touch of minerals. The main inputs are renewable and dri...

30 May 2024 04:30

Sony unveils supermicrosurgery robot at IRCA 2024. (Source: Sony)

Sony showcases microsurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons operating on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues at 2024 IRCA 2024

Sony has showcased a supermicrosurgery robot with 4K 3D cameras and OLED displays to assist surgeons during operations on the smallest of blood vessels and tissues. Automatic instrument exchange eliminates the need for an assistan...

David Chien, 17 May 2024 21:25

President Biden raises tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, lithium batteries, solar cells, medical PPE and syringes, and more. (Source: Whitehouse on YouTube)

President Biden raises US import tariffs on Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, medical supplies, semiconductors, port cranes, minerals, and metals while ignoring patients and medical providers

President Biden has raised US import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, solar cells, medical supplies, semiconductors, port cranes, minerals, steel, and aluminum. The tariffs are in response to unfair Chinese trade p...

David Chien, 15 May 2024 03:16

Apple's new technology detects irregular movements and alerts nearby devices of the emergency (Image Source: US PTO)

Next Apple Watch may detect drowning and alert nearby devices, suggests new patent

As per a new patent filing, Apple may soon implement a drowning detection feature in the next iteration of the Apple Watch. The system, dubbed a digital pool assistant, detects irregular limb movement and heart-rate and blood oxyg...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 13 Apr 2024 10:28

Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit aids in stroke rehabilitation by lifting the foot properly with each step. (Source: Lifeward)

Hungarian researchers demonstrate Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit improves walking ability better than traditional rehabilitation after stroke

Hungarian researchers have demonstrated the Lifeward ReStore Exo-Suit exoskeleton to improve stroke patients walking ability better than traditional rehabilitation. Traditional rehabilitation cannot stabilize and move the foot pro...

David Chien, 03 Apr 2024 06:46

UCLA engineers create patch to translate mute speech, throat muscle movements into audible speech. (Source: Ziyuan Che et al. article)

Bioengineer researchers at UCLA create self-powered patch that translates throat muscle movements of silent speech into spoken speech using machine learning

Bioengineer researchers at UCLA have created a self-powered patch that translates laryngeal muscle movements during silent speech into spoken speech using machine learning. This wearable technology can enable people with speaking ...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2024 00:29