Your heartbeat could become your password, scientists say
Logging into digital systems may soon feel very different. Instead of typing passwords or using eye scans, a new technology could identify you based...
AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes
Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize.
A new study led...
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...
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Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold. A battery researcher explains why
Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles.
In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to...
DNA data storage takes a leap forward with ‘Doris’
Scientists have developed a fundamentally new approach to DNA data storage systems.
The new approach gives users the ability to read or modify data files...
Augmented reality headset could help users see hidden objects
The device could help workers locate objects for fulfilling e-commerce orders or identify parts for assembling products.
MIT researchers have built an augmented reality headset...
When virtual reality works best — and when it doesn’t
Virtual reality (VR) can be a game-changing tool for certain situations — like practicing open heart surgery or training airline pilots — but it’s...
Smarter cities: how technology is shaping our future
Cities are getting smarter. With more people living in urban areas than ever before, finding ways to manage resources, reduce traffic, and improve the...