Hidden high blood pressure may soon be easier to detect with AI

High blood pressure is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world. It is often called a “silent killer” because...

900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges

As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...

AI can predict breast cancer treatment benefits effectively

Choosing whether to use chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery is one of the hardest decisions patients and doctors face. Chemotherapy can save lives, but it...

This new AI trick could turn your fingertips into a touch sensor

Imagine being able to type on your desk, wall, or even a table without needing a physical keyboard. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a...

AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss

High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Many...

This flexible gel could turn your body heat into power for wearable devices

Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a soft, flexible material that can turn body heat into electricity. This new technology could help...

AI could reveal heart disease risk years earlier

Heart disease often builds up quietly over time. Many people feel healthy until a serious event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs. This...

A smartphone test can now detect dirty water in under a minute

A new portable test could make checking water safety faster and easier than ever before. Scientists have developed a simple system that uses a smartphone...

Light can bend “smart” crystals, opening the door to futuristic devices

Scientists have discovered that a special type of material called perovskite can physically change shape when exposed to light. This surprising behavior could lead to...

AI could predict treatment outcome of aggressive lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive forms of cancer. Many people who are diagnosed with this disease already...

Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe

Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe. The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...

This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer

A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...

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White dwarfs pause their cooling, giving planets a second chance for habitability

When we first began searching for planets around other stars, one of the surprising discoveries was that there are planets orbiting white dwarfs. The first...

High-energy lasers may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

Amyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are known to be a cause of...

A message to meteorite hunters: Put down your magnets!

MIT study shows that simple hand magnets erase a meteorite’s magnetic memory.

Ancient dinosaur footprints reveal surprising herding behavior

New dinosaur footprints found in Canada suggest that different species of dinosaurs may have traveled together in herds—similar to how zebras and wildebeest move...
Scientists discover new compound to kill antibiotic resistant superbugs

Scientists discover new compound to kill antibiotic resistant superbugs

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new compound that can kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs. The research was conducted by a team from the University...