AI May Detect a Hidden Cause of High Blood Pressure Before Doctors Do
A new artificial intelligence (AI) system could help doctors find thousands of people with a hidden hormone disorder that often causes high blood pressure....
AI Predicts Dangerous Low Blood Sugar Before It Happens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of healthcare, helping doctors detect diseases earlier and make better treatment decisions.
Low blood sugar, also called...
Sugar-coated nanoparticles may open a new path to treat deadly brain cancer
Scientists have developed a promising new treatment that could improve the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer.
In a...
New artificial skin gives robots a human-like sense of touch and temperature
Scientists have developed a new type of artificial skin that allows robots to feel both temperature and pressure at the same time, much like...
Robots that see the invisible could make dangerous jobs much safer
Robots are becoming much smarter than ever before.
Researchers at the University of Surrey are developing robots that can do something people cannot—they can "see"...
From 5G to 6G: Scientists create record-breaking 256-antenna wireless system
Scientists at Lund University in Sweden have taken a major step toward the next generation of wireless communication.
They have built one of the world's...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
Scientists use bacteria to create powerful cooling material for electronics and EV batteries
As computers, electric vehicles, and other advanced electronic devices become more powerful, they also produce more heat.
Too much heat can slow devices down, reduce...
New membrane could cut oil refinery energy use by nearly one-third
A team of international researchers has developed a simple membrane that could make crude oil refining much more energy efficient.
Instead of relying only on...
Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds
For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful.
They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...
AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death
Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States.
Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...
New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%
The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions.
In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...
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Game-changing solid additive boosts solar cell lifespan by 300%
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new perovskite solar cell that not only delivers record-breaking efficiency but also lasts more...
You can now feel a hug in virtual reality—Thanks to new USC tech
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have created a new virtual reality system that lets people feel physical touch, even when they're...
How hackers could use Wi-Fi to track you inside your home
As connected devices such as voice assistants, security cameras, and smart appliances grow in popularity, the homes and offices where they are installed become...
Amazing battery science: how a magnetic field makes batteries better
Batteries are amazing little devices that power our toys, phones, laptops, and even some cars! Inside a battery, a process called a chemical reaction...
Cobalt-free batteries could power cars of the future
MIT chemists developed a battery cathode based on organic materials, which could reduce the EV industry’s reliance on scarce metals.
Many electric vehicles are powered...