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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Scientists find new way to build Zinc-anode batteries

The lithium-ion battery in your smartphone or electric vehicle has a lot going for it. It’s lightweight, it holds its charge, and it’s not exorbitantly...

Drone could help people find fresh water in the sea

The people of Easter Island appeared to drink directly from the sea, European explorers reported in the late 1700s. And today, you can see animals...

This new method can accurately predict cardiac arrest risk

In a new study from the University of Michigan and elsewhere, researchers found that a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), called machine learning, can...

This wearable patch could monitor estrogen in sweat wirelessly

Estrogen, a hormone primarily associated with women’s health, plays a crucial role in various aspects of female fertility and overall well-being. It has numerous responsibilities,...

Sunlight-powered device turns air pollution into clean fuel

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a groundbreaking solar-powered device that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and turns it into...