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A robot carrying a human fetus in an artificial womb (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

2026 could see robots giving birth to human babies

A Chinese tech firm has announced plans for a humanoid robot capable of carrying a human fetus to term using an artificial womb. The new development was announced at a conference in Beijing, and it has since sparked ethical and sc...

Chibuike Okpara, 17 Aug 2025 18:15

The Dnsys Z1 knee exoskeleton helps hikers offset the load of heavy backpacks. (Image source: Dnsys)

Dnsys Z1 knee exoskeleton boosts everyday movement

Dnsys has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its Z1 knee exoskeleton. The device helps wearers climb stairs, play sports, stand up, and carry heavy loads. Notebookcheck had a chance to speak with the co-founder and marketing dire...

David Chien, 16 Aug 2025 07:28

An insulin pen diabetic measurement tools and some medications (Image source: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash; cropped)

Gene editing helps man with type 1 diabetes produce his own insulin

In a recent first-in-human study, a man with type 1 diabetes successfully received a transplant of gene-edited islet cells. The cells, which were engineered to evade his immune system now enable him to produce insulin without the ...

Chibuike Okpara, 14 Aug 2025 04:38

Sam Altman has advocated for a "merge" between humans and machines. (Image source: Jared Charney, MIT)

Sam Altman is planning on investing in Neuralink’s rival, reports say

The CEO of OpenAI has been in conversation with Merge Labs, a company aiming to develop brain-computer interfaces, like Neuralink. A backing has not been confirmed yet.

Daniela Morales Soler, 13 Aug 2025 21:20

A ward of Corona virus patients in Brooklyn, March 2020 (Image source: Victor Blue and The New York Times; cropped)

Scientists 'revive' virus responsible for 100 million casualties and discover something unexpected

Using a 107-year-old specimen, researchers have managed to digitally reconstruct the genome of the 1918 Spanish Flu Virus, revealing it was well-adapted to humans from the very beginning of the outbreak.

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Aug 2025 22:18

An image of the baby boy (Image source: Dr. David Gordon and Rejoice fertility; cropped)

Woman gives birth to baby conceived 31 years ago, thanks to cryopreservation

On July 26, an Ohio couple welcomed a baby boy from a frozen embryo that was conceived back in 1994 — nearly 31 years ago. The embryo was in storage for 11,148 days, beating the previous record of 10,905 days.

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 15:09

A person receiving an injection in the arm (Image source: Mufid Majnun via Unsplash; cropped)

Clinical trial: Gene therapy may spare some diabetic patients from frequent DME injections

Biotech company 4DMT is testing a gene therapy that can remove the burden of regular eye injections in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). The therapy is showing encouraging results, and it could be the next big thing in e...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 04:30

An artistic image of a brain (Image source: Shawn Day via Unsplash; edited)

The brain has separate systems for solid objects and oozing fluids, MIT finds

In a recent study, a team of MIT neuroscientists has discovered that the brain has dedicated regions for processing solid “things” like a ball and flowing “stuff” like water. This finding could inspire the development of robots th...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 01:37

AI, genetic engineering, quantum computing, clean energy and humanoid robotics signal a bright future. (Image source: ChatGPT)

5 trailblazing technologies primed to supercharge humankind by 2035

CheckMag Over the next decade, these five transformative tech fields are poised to reshape human society and AI is at the center of all. The possibilities are staggering and humankind could solve pressing issues related to climate change a...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2025 21:56

A confined cancer cell (pictured) - the magenta-colored mitochondria can be seen accumulating at the cyan-colored nuclear periphery and within nuclear indentations. (Image/caption source: Rito Ghose and Fabio Pezzano/Centro de Regulación Genómica)

How cancer cells find a way to stay alive when pushed to the limit

New research validates that cancer cells under compression trigger mitochondria near the nucleus to rapidly release ATP, helping DNA repair; observed in HeLa cells and linked to invasive tumor behavior in breast cancer patients.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Aug 2025 15:35

Plastic bottles (Image source: tanvi sharma via Unsplash)

Plastic health crisis fuels urgency for treaty as industry pushes back

Plastics are now tied to serious health effects across all stages of life, from developmental damage in infants to cancer risks in adults. Yet as global talks move toward a plastics treaty to curb production and protect public hea...

Sebastian Jankowski, 04 Aug 2025 02:58

The Casio DZ-C100 Colpocamera (pictured) captures three types of high-definition images - normal, green-filtered, and polarized. (Image source: Casio)

Casio launches uterocervical observation camera and imaging system in Taiwan

Casio has launched the DZ-C100 uterocervical observation camera and CST-100M stand in Taiwan for cervical cancer screening. Both devices are TFDA-approved Class II medical equipment.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Aug 2025 15:21

Birds can store data (image source: Benn Jordan YouTube channel)

Starling replicates spectrogram image, demonstrates audio-based data transfer

A European Starling named “The Mouth” has successfully replicated a spectrogram image using its voice alone, effectively demonstrating a form of acoustic data transfer. Captured using a 192kHz/32-bit ultrasonic recording setup, th...

Sebastian Jankowski, 02 Aug 2025 03:27

An infographic showing some potential applications of MUSAS (Image source: Giovanni Traverso; edited screenshot)

Breakthrough: Non-invasive adhesive can stick to stomach lining and deliver drugs internally

Inspired by the remora fish, MIT researchers have created a novel adhesive device that can stick to wet, soft surfaces, promising a non-invasive technology for delivering drugs inside the stomach, monitoring diseases like acid ref...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Aug 2025 22:37

An image of a woman flossing. Dental flossing could become a new means of vaccination (Image source: AI-generated image)

Researchers successfully test needleless vaccination using dental floss

A group of researchers has successfully tested a novel means of vaccination using dental floss — leveraging the permeable area between the teeth. The researchers flossed some mice using dental floss coated with inactive flu virus,...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Jul 2025 04:11

An image depicting the optogenetic screening process (Image source: AI-generated image)

New discovery may bring a 'one-for-all' treatment for incurable diseases like HIV, Zika, herpes, and RSV

In a major breakthrough, researchers have identified a new class of broad-spectrum antiviral compounds that work by amplifying a cell's own natural defenses, showing effectiveness against viruses like Zika, herpes, and RSV.

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Jul 2025 00:37

Movetru's wearable kit is designed to deliver real-time movement insights for injury prevention and performance tracking (Image source: Movetru/movetru.io)

AI wearables startup Movetru raises $1.9 million USD in pre-seed funding for injury prevention tech

Northern Ireland-based startup Movetru has raised $1.9 million USD (approximately €1.4 million) in pre-seed funding to scale its AI-powered wearable for injury prevention. The system delivers real-time biomechanical insights to at...

Louise Burke, 12 Jul 2025 22:38

An illustrative image of the surgical robot at work (Image source: AI-generated image)

For the first time, surgical robot operates autonomously with 100% success rate

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI framework that enables a robot to perform a key surgical step completely on its own, achieving a 100% success rate in a lab setting and marking a major milestone toward autonomous sur...

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Jul 2025 12:11

An image depicting how the diagnostic smart pen works (Image source: AI-generated image)

3D-printed pen successfully detects Parkinson's disease with 96.22% accuracy

UCLA researchers at Samueli School of Engineering have successfully developed a 3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen to detect Parkison's disease.

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Jul 2025 19:07

An image of the new electrochemical sensor developed by MIT researchers (Image source: MIT researchers; edited)

New 50-cent disease sensor successfully detects cancer, could also detect HIV and other illnesses

Researchers at MIT have overcome a major hurdle in diagnostic technology by creating a cheap, disposable sensor with a long shelf life. The device could bring powerful disease detection for cancer and HIV to low-resource regions a...

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Jul 2025 16:49

Bone Biologics files patent for novel bone regeneration technology

Bone Biologics, a developer of advanced orthobiologic products, has filed a U.S. patent application for its NELL-1 protein technology. This novel approach aims to improve the success rates of spinal fusion surgery and address sign...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 22:39

The TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet incorporates technologies to help relieve eye strain and glare. (Image source: TCL)

TCL launches NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet with a flicker-free, paper-like display to potentially help minimize headaches and eye strain

TCL has unveiled the NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet, combining a glare-free, paper-like display with NXTPAPER 4.0 tech to potentially help ease eye strain and reduce health problems. The tablet has an 8-core MediaTek Helio G100 CPU, a 12...

David Chien, 01 Jul 2025 02:33

The microbots can be simply ejected through means like sneezing (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

Nose microrobots successfully treat stubborn sinusitis in lab tests

Researchers have developed tiny, light-activated microrobots capable of penetrating thick mucus and biofilms to treat deep sinus infections. Dubbed CBMRs (Copper-doped Bismuth Oxide Microrobots), these devices are magnetically gui...

Chibuike Okpara, 28 Jun 2025 03:10

New brain-computer interface (BCI) can turn brain signals into spoken words in 25 milliseconds (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

A mute man talks: Neuralink-surpassing brain implant instantly turns thoughts into speech

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that can almost instantaneously translate the neural signals of a paralyzed person directly into synthesized speech, allowing him ...

Chibuike Okpara, 24 Jun 2025 23:26

PCL-AD-4, a new polyurethane-based material stronger than the human skin (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

New artificial skin has shape memory and is 107 times stronger than human skin

Researchers have developed a synthetic elastomer that mimics human skin — combining ultra-high strength, super toughness, body-temperature shape memory, and biosafety into one material. Dubbed PCL-AD-4, this material could pave th...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Jun 2025 17:22

An illustration of the new alternating-pressure mattress (Image source: Science.org Robotics; cropped)

New tech could save the U.S. population $11 billion in medical costs yearly and prevent 60,000 fatalities

A groundbreaking study published yesterday reveals a counterintuitive medical innovation: a mattress that increases pressure on certain body areas to dramatically reduce the risk of pressure ulcers (PUs), also known as bedsores. T...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jun 2025 18:04

1,640 neurons imaged: New 3.5-gram MiniXL microscope lets scientists watch multiple brain regions at once

In a major leap for neuroscience, researchers at UCLA have developed a tiny, 3.5-gram microscope that solves a long-standing challenge: simultaneously observing multiple brain regions in a freely moving mouse. The new open-source ...

Chibuike Okpara, 19 Jun 2025 08:39

Fudan University develops tellurium nanowire retinal implant enabling blind mice to see visible and infrared light. (Image source: Dall-E 3 AI)

Fudan University enables blind mice to see like the Predator

Fudan University researchers have developed a tellurium nanowire retinal implant that restores vision and enables infrared vision in mice, offering hope for those with retinal damage. The implant converts light energy into neural ...

David Chien, 16 Jun 2025 01:42

The Fi Series 3+ fitness collar allows dog owners to track their pet's location and health. (Image source: Fi)

Fi unveils Series 3 plus dog fitness collar with GPS tracking

Fi has introduced the Series 3+ smart dog collar, combining AI-powered health tracking, GPS location monitoring, and safety features to enhance pet care and owner peace of mind.

David Chien, 03 Jun 2025 00:29

Closed-loop spinal cord interface enables paraplegic patient in China to walk independently (Image source: Dall-E 3)

China’s first closed-loop spinal implant helps paraplegic stand and walk in two weeks

Surgeons in Hangzhou performed China’s first closed-loop spinal cord neural interface implantation, enabling a 61-year-old paraplegic to stand and walk unaided within two weeks. The adaptive system uses real-time electromyography ...

Nathan Ali, 26 May 2025 05:09

Gabe Newell-backed Starfish reveals tiny, wireless BCI chip for next-gen brain interfaces. Pictured: Neuralink's implant (Image source: Neuralink)

Gabe Newell–backed Starfish BCI chip to ship in late 2025

Starfish Neuroscience unveiled a 2 x 4 mm brain-computer interface chip on TSMC’s 55 nm node, consuming just 1.1 milliwatts. Its inductively powered, battery-free design and on-chip preprocessing pave the way for minimally invasiv...

Nathan Ali, 26 May 2025 01:56

Soft contact lenses unlock direct near-infrared vision. Pictured: A human eye - stock image. (Image source: Adrian Gordon, Unsplash)

Contact lenses enable humans to perceive infrared light in color

Soft contact lenses embedding upconversion nanoparticles convert near-infrared photons into visible light with over 85 percent transparency, granting direct near-infrared vision without surgery.

Nathan Ali, 25 May 2025 20:29

Rapid blood test promises faster answers for families facing rare genetic diseases (Image source: Louis Reed, Unsplash)

Researchers develop a blood test that diagnoses rare genetic diseases in days

A new blood test from Australian researchers can detect up to half of all rare genetic diseases in children within days, potentially replacing months of invasive diagnostics and improving early treatment outcomes.

Nathan Ali, 24 May 2025 17:52

A digital warning indicator symbolising service disruption in an online platform (Image source: Pikwizard)

Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release

The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.

Louise Burke, 23 May 2025 00:19

China completes first long-term invasive brain-computer interface trial. Pictured: Neuralink's implantable brain-computer interface (Image source: Neuralink)

China’s first invasive BCI trial allows amputee to control games via neural signals

Shanghai’s Ladder Medical and Fudan University’s Huashan Hospital completed China’s first invasive brain-computer interface trial, enabling an amputee to control a racing game with neural signals.

Nathan Ali, 17 May 2025 16:21

One particular patient is testing the Synchron BCI in tandem with the Apple Vision Pro. (Image source: Synchron YT)

Apple working on brain implants to control devices for people with disabilities

According to recent reports, Apple is working intensively on the integration of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to enable new ways of interacting with devices. The goal is to control Apple products such as the iPhone or Vision Pr...

Marc Zander, 14 May 2025 19:13

Sharp unveils 4K HDTVs in Japan with AI image and sound processing, vision checker, and anti-malware software. (Image source: Sharp)

Sharp launches 4K OLED and miniLED TVs with eyesight checker

Sharp has launched eight OLED and five miniLED 4K HDTVs in Japan with AI image and sound processing, eyesight checker, and ESET anti-malware software.

David Chien, 14 May 2025 07:14

The BrainCo bionic hand in calligraphy action. (Image source: SCMP)

Breakthrough bionic hand controls affordable prosthetic limb without Neuralink's brain implant surgery

Unlike Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implants, the new bionic hand technology by BrainCo uses subcutaneous nerve impulses to command the prosthetic limb. The brain-computer interface company recently demonstrated what the product is...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 May 2025 13:53

Oura smart ring gains new Meals and Glucose tracking features

Oura is rolling out two new metabolic health-related tools for US users of its latest smart rings. Meals is now a permanent feature in the app, helping you to understand the nutritional value of your food. The Glucose tool is part...

Polly Allcock, 07 May 2025 13:56

An AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L Max held by both hands to measure a person's ECG. (Image source: AliveCor)

AliveCor unveils KardiaMobile 6L Max portable electrocardiogram for smartphones

AliveCor has unveiled the KardiaMobile 6L Max, a smartphone-compatible portable ECG that provides advanced 6-lead heart monitoring for the early detection of irregularities.

David Chien, 06 May 2025 23:25

Third Neuralink patient with ALS edits and uploads a video using only brain signals (Image source: Neuralink)

Neuralink: Third recipient with ALS moves cursor and clicks using a coin-sized electrode implant

Bradford Smith, Neuralink’s third implant recipient and first with ALS, now navigates a MacBook Pro using thought-driven cursor movements from a coin-sized brain implant.

Nathan Ali, 05 May 2025 23:59

The Clean Air Calculator from Project EverGreen provides property owners with a quick way to estimate the enivronmental impact of landscaping choices. (Image source: Project EverGreen)

Project EverGreen releases free Clean Air Calculator to show property owners the environmental impact of greenery

Project EverGreen has unveiled the Clean Air Calculator to help homeowners measure the environmental benefits of their landscaping decisions, including healthier air.

David Chien, 03 May 2025 23:03

Abstract illustration symbolising AI-powered hearing technology (Image source: OpenAI/DALL·E)

NewSound’s AI-powered OTC hearing aids highlight on-device speech enhancement

NewSound’s latest OTC hearing aids use Femtosense’s on-device AI technology to enhance speech clarity without relying on cloud-based processing.

Louise Burke, 27 Apr 2025 04:32

Using M-cone stimulation with laser light, researchers have succeeded in making the previously unknown color "Olo" visible. (Image source: Pexels/ Michael Morse)

Turquoise, but "unimaginably saturated": Scientists reveal a never-before-seen color

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown color, said to surpass all existing ones in intensity. However, the new color called "Olo" can hardly be seen by anyone.

Marius Müller, 21 Apr 2025 15:03

Tesco exterior signage photographed against a clear sky (Image source: Simone Hutsch via Unsplash)

Tesco brings menopause support into retail with QR-linked health education

Tesco has rolled out menopause-friendly product bays in 93 UK stores, offering QR-linked health education in partnership with GenM. The move reflects growing demand for accessible, tech-enabled support in women’s health. It may sh...

Louise Burke, 19 Apr 2025 18:18

The Hyperboot by Nike and Hyperice improves blood flow and and tissue oxygenation for faster athletic recovery. (Image source: Nike)

Nike and Hyperice launch Hyperboot shoe for faster athletic recovery

Nike and Hyperice has launched the Hyperboot, a high-tech shoe that uses heat and dynamic compression to enhance blood flow and muscle healing for faster athletic recovery.

David Chien, 18 Apr 2025 08:16

3D-printed insect repellent ring developed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Image source: Uni Halle / Fanfan Du)

Wearable tech tackles midges: 3D-printed repellent ring promises protection from insects

As midge season hits, a game changing 3D printed ring could be the solution we have all been waiting for. Using IR3535 repellent, this wearable tech offers long lasting protection without the sticky mess of sprays.

Louise Burke, 18 Apr 2025 02:25

The 19-year-old patient using the Chinese BCI to play complex games. (Image source: IT Home)

Chinese BCI reportedly enables frontal lobe epilepsy patient to play Black Myth: Wukong with under 20 hours of training

Chinese BCI was reportedly able to achieve 4.07 BPS cursor brain control performance in less than 20 hours of training. Neuralink reportedly took 60 hours to achieve 4.6 BPS.

Vineet Washington, 17 Apr 2025 20:01

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) — redesigned with biometric sensors and enhanced blackout padding for personalised relaxation (Image source: Therabody)

Therabody SmartGoggles (2nd Gen) offer biometric eye therapy for stress relief

Therabody has launched the second-generation SmartGoggles — a wearable device combining heat, vibration and biometric feedback to relieve stress and eye strain. Retailing at $199, it offers app-controlled modes and guided audio. A...

Louise Burke, 11 Apr 2025 22:56

A traditional pacemaker. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

World's smallest pacemaker is touted as new frontier in advanced heart medicine

A group of researchers claim to have made the temporary pacemaker of the future - one that can avoid the potentially severe side-effects of current models. The new medical device is touted to be smaller than a grain of rice and is...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Apr 2025 15:57