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Study Shows 93% Effectiveness for Experimental Sleep Apnea Treatment

Healthcare, Medicine /

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing condition in which the airway collapses or becomes blocked, posing serious health risks. A promising new treatment, however, could significantly improve outcomes for the millions of people affected globally. According to a study conducted by researchers at Flinders University in Australia, the new technique builds on hypoglossal nerve […]

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Argentinian Mechanic’s Idea could Save Thousands in Childbirth

Healthcare, Medicine /

An idea developed outside labs and academia has become a standout innovation in modern obstetrics. The Odón Device originated from Argentinian mechanic Jorge Odón, who noticed a similarity between a household trick—removing a cork from a bottle with a plastic bag—and a complex childbirth challenge. From Home Experiments to Medical Recognition Without medical training, Odón

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Brain-Inspired AI Supports Stable Task Switching for Soft Robotic Arms

Robotics, Tech /

Researchers have created an AI-based control system that allows soft robotic arms to learn a broad range of movements and tasks a single time, then adapt in real time to new conditions without retraining or loss of performance. This advance pushes soft robotics toward human-like flexibility in real-world uses—such as assistive and rehabilitation robotics, wearable

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NASA’s Perseverance Rover Finishes its First Autonomous, AI-Directed Drive

Artificial Intelligence, Astronomy, Tech /

NASA’s Perseverance rover has been exploring Mars for almost five years, yet the agency continues to push its capabilities. Recently, NASA announced that Perseverance completed its first drive planned entirely by artificial intelligence. For the demo, NASA used vision-language models (VLMs) to set rover waypoints, a task normally done by humans. The demo ran from

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She Moves Naturally, Expresses Emotion, Maintains Eye Contact, and Feels Warm—Yet She’s a Robot

Applied Science, Robotics /

At this point in the robotics race, it’s fair to say some of us are feeling a bit of humanoid fatigue. We’ve all seen the clips of robots fumbling plates from dishwashers, taking ages to open a fridge, and struggling—sometimes hilariously—to cook or play soccer. That said, Shanghai-based robotics startup DroidUp (also called Zhuoyide) appears

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A Mathematical Framework for Improving Robotic Joint Function

Applied Science, Robotics /

Think about the remarkable mechanics of the human knee. As the body’s largest hinge joint, it consists of two rounded bones connected by ligaments that not only swing like a door but also roll and glide over one another, enabling the knee to bend, straighten, and maintain balance. Researchers at Harvard’s John A. Paulson School

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Rapid, Accurate Radioactive Material Localization With Drones and Robots

Drones, Robotics, Tech /

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive substances (commonly referred to as CBRNE) can endanger both the public and emergency responders. In 2023, a tiny cesium capsule fell from a truck in Australia, sparking a major search. The growing number of hybrid attacks and other destabilizing activities has further intensified the threat landscape. Two research departments

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A Biologically Inspired AI System is Created by Scientists

Healthcare, Medicine /

Australian scientists have developed a research platform called PROTEUS (PROTein Evolution Using Selection) that uses biological artificial intelligence to design and evolve molecules with new or enhanced functions directly within mammalian cells. According to the team, this technology represents a powerful new tool for creating more precise research instruments and gene therapies. PROTEUS employs directed

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A 16-year-old Student Designs an Earring that can Photograph Attackers

Applied Science, Computer Science /

A South African student, Bohlale Mphahlele, has created a discreet safety earring that records evidence and alerts others, transforming the fear of walking alone into a practical solution for women. The device looks like an ordinary, understated earring, intentionally designed to avoid drawing attention. Its simple design hides a smart system that lets the wearer

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