Author - Ana Manuel

Photonic Processor may Streamline 6G Signal Processing

Image Credits: PixabayWith more connected devices requiring greater bandwidth for activities like teleworking and cloud computing, managing the limited wireless spectrum available to all users will become increasingly difficult.Engineers are turning to artificial intelligence to manage wireless spectrum more efficiently, aiming to reduce latency and enhance performance. However, most AI techniques used to classify...

Apple Wallet Introduces New Travel-focused Features in iOS 26

Image Credits: TechcrunchAt WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that Apple Wallet is becoming more travel-friendly. The app will soon support digital passports, and boarding passes will include new features designed to simplify the travel experience.Digital Passports Offer Convenience, Not a Full ReplacementApple clarified that the new digital passport feature is “not a replacement for your...

Excess “Good Fat” May Spur Fat Cell Growth, Study Finds

Image Credits: PixabayA fatty acid commonly found in olive oil and other plant oils has been shown to stimulate the body’s creation of new fat cells, potentially increasing fat storage and leading to weight gain over time. Previously, this weight gain was thought to result mainly from the high calorie content of foods containing...

Blood Clotting Discovery Heralds A “New Era In Vascular Biology”

Image Credits: PixabayScientists have uncovered a previously unrecognized biological process responsible for tissue and organ damage in low-oxygen conditions like heart attacks and strokes. The findings indicate that rupturing red blood cells, rather than blood clots, are to blame.The microvasculature—a network of tiny blood vessels—is essential for supplying oxygen and nutrients to body tissues....

Collibra Acquires Data Access Startup Raito

Image Credits:SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty ImagesCollibra, a Brussels-based data governance platform, has become the latest company to acquire a data-focused startup to broaden its capabilities in the AI era.On Thursday, Collibra announced it had acquired Raito, a fellow Brussels-based startup founded in 2021 that helps organizations control who can access internal data—whether...

New Bioluminescent Virus Sensor Is 515 Times More Efficient Than Earlier Techniques

Image Credits: Scientists have made a huge leap in harnessing the illuminating power of nature – as seen in this common glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) – in order to light up viruses efficientlyDepositphotosAnimals that generate their own light through internal chemical reactions are one of nature’s marvels—and scientists have long sought to replicate this for human...

Bing Now Features a Free Sora-powered AI Video Generator

Image Credits:Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesMicrosoft Bing announced Monday the launch of Bing Video Creator in its app, allowing users to generate videos from text prompts using OpenAI’s Sora model.Sora Becomes Freely Accessible for the First Time via BingAlthough OpenAI has restricted Sora’s video generation to paying users, its integration with Bing now makes...

Scientists Reveal: South Africa Is Emerging From The Ocean

Image Credits: PixabayAs climate change accelerates, South Africa is not only experiencing increased heat and dryness—it’s also gradually rising by as much as 2 millimeters per year, according to new research.While scientists already recognized this upward movement, they previously attributed it to mantle flow beneath the Earth's crust in the region.However, the new study...

A Robotic Table Tennis System Tracks The Ball’s Trajectory And Modifies Its Swing In Real Time

Image Credits: Nguyen et al.Over the past decades, roboticists have developed various systems capable of accurately mimicking specific human movements and behaviors. Some robots can compete against humans or others in sports, like at RoboCup, a robot soccer competition.MIT Develops Precise Robotic Table Tennis SystemMIT researchers developed a robotic table tennis system that quickly...

Innovative Device Analyzes Menstrual Blood for Health Indicators

MenstruAI tech non-invasively detects cancer and other disease markersDepositphotos/Lucas Dosnon & Josef Kuster/ETH Zurich)Scientists have created a groundbreaking wearable device that easily, rapidly, and non-invasively analyzes key health indicators using menstrual blood. This low-cost technology has the potential to transform women’s healthcare.However, as life continues to move faster, the need for quick and convenient...