Author - Jorge Paka

ChatGPT’s Diagnostic Accuracy is Comparable to that of ‘Dr. Google’

Credit: PixabayAccording to a new study, ChatGPT is mediocre at diagnosing medical conditions, with an accuracy rate of only 49%. Researchers emphasize that their findings demonstrate AI should not be the sole source of medical information, underscoring the necessity of keeping the human element in healthcare.The ease of accessing online technology has led some...

Figure Unveils a Redesigned Humanoid Robot with the Sleek New F.02 Model

Figure boasts that its second-generation robot is the "highest performing humanoid robot to market"FigureCalifornia-based robotics company Figure has announced its second-generation humanoid robot. Initially targeting commercial production lines, the company promises that a bipedal butler for home use will be available soon.Figure was established in 2022 by entrepreneur Brett Adcock, known for Vettery and...

Potential Pathogens That Could Trigger the Next Pandemic

The monkeypox virus has been added to the WHO's list of priority pathogens. Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/GettyAccording to a newly updated list from the World Health Organization (WHO) this week, the number of pathogens capable of igniting the next pandemic has expanded to over 30, now including the influenza A virus, dengue virus,...

Rooftop EV Solar Box Expands 6x for Off-Grid Car Charging

GoSun's EV Solar Charger expands by six times to provide a meaningful charge and range boost while the car is parked GoSunStarting as creators of solar hot dog cookers, GoSun has evolved to produce solar-powered camping trailers and tiny homes. Known for their unique solar products, their latest innovation is set to be revolutionary: an...

Cylinder Sails May Cut Cargo Ship Fuel use by Up to 90%

Artist's concept of a ship with the CoFlow systemCoFlow JetA new wind-driven system by startup CoFlow Jet, resembling a set of bridge supports mistakenly placed on a cargo ship, claims to reduce ship fuel costs by up to 90% using stationary cylinders without any moving parts.With the dual pressures of rising fuel costs and...

Watch: Wheeled Robodog Conquers Walls, Furniture, and Stairs

The Go2-W quadruped robot is designed to roll over challenging terrain, while boasting similar agility to non-wheeled robodogsUnitreeAround this time last year, the Chinese robotics company Unitree impressed us with the circus tricks and GPT chat capabilities of its $1,600 second-generation robot dog. Now, the company has introduced an all-terrain upgrade.While robot quadrupeds can...

Knee Osteoarthritis Injection Eases Pain by 58% and Regenerates Cartilage

Trials of an off-the-shelf stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis significantly improved pain and function. Credit: PixabayA single injection of a new off-the-shelf stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis significantly improved pain and function for up to 12 months in 75% of clinical trial participants. The treatment also holds potential to halt disease progression.In 2020,...

Hair Loss Breakthrough: Natural Sugar Boosts Regrowth

Hair growth can be stimulated by treatment with pentose sugar 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR), which naturally occurs in humans and animalsDepositphotosIn positive news for nearly half the men worldwide, scientists have discovered that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals may be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness. This finding could provide...

Hope for HIV Cure Grows After Man Declared Virus-Free

Credit: DepositphotosDoctors announced on Thursday that a 60-year-old German man may be the seventh person effectively cured of HIV after undergoing a stem cell transplant.This difficult and risky procedure is reserved for individuals with both HIV and aggressive leukemia, making it unsuitable for the vast majority of the nearly 40 million people living...

Earth’s Water is Rapidly Losing Oxygen, Creating a Major Threat

Credit: PixabayThe levels of dissolved oxygen in the world's water bodies are dropping quickly, and scientists consider this a major threat to Earth's life support system.Much like atmospheric oxygen is crucial for animals, dissolved oxygen (DO) is key for the health of aquatic ecosystems, whether in freshwater or marine environments. Given that billions of...