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 stabilize zinc-ion battery

Imagine your phone or laptop battery lasting much longer than it currently does, and being safer, greener, and cheaper to produce! Well, that's the aim...

A touch of the future: Bionic hand feels and grips like a human

Johns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can grip everyday objects like a human hand. This high-tech hand can carefully hold...

AI can help detect and treat opioid addiction more effectively

A new study shows that using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen hospital patients for opioid addiction can help doctors identify those in need of...

This wearable sensor could survive washing machine, cars, and hammers

Think about your favorite t-shirt, the one you have worn a hundred times, and all the abuse you've put it through. You have washed it...

Scientists create long-lasting drug injections that could work for years

MIT engineers have developed a new way to deliver drugs that could last for months—or even years—with just one small injection. This exciting invention could...