scitke logo sem fundo 600x290

Science

design sem nome 2026 04 02t102332.370

Study uncovers reasons why certain cancer treatments fail in some patients

Healthcare, Medicine /

Drugs that inhibit enzymes called tyrosine kinases are among the most effective targeted cancer treatments. Yet, they only benefit about 40 to 80 percent of the patients expected to respond. MIT researchers found that many tumors keep growing by activating an alternative survival pathway, even when drugs block the main pathway. “The cells seem to […]

Study uncovers reasons why certain cancer treatments fail in some patients Read More »

design sem nome 2026 04 01t162826.445

Exploding Head Syndrome may occur as you fall asleep, an expert explains

Healthcare, Medicine /

Have you ever dozed off and suddenly “heard” a loud noise inside your head? You wake with a start, heart racing, sitting upright, only to find the room completely quiet. Nothing actually happened, yet it felt incredibly real. People call this phenomenon Exploding Head Syndrome. Despite its alarming name, it isn’t harmful, painful, or a

Exploding Head Syndrome may occur as you fall asleep, an expert explains Read More »

design sem nome (27)

Robot valet technology in parking lots threatens traditional jobs

Applied Science, Robotics /

Valet parking jobs could be overtaken by robots in the near future. Automated systems that can replace human workers in managing vehicles across parking lots worldwide are already in operation. How the robotic parking platform works Among the different versions of this emerging technology, one notable system features a small wheeled platform powered by electricity.

Robot valet technology in parking lots threatens traditional jobs Read More »

design sem nome (25)

Scientists engineer a kidney that can match any blood type

Healthcare, Medicine /

After ten years of research, scientists are nearing a breakthrough in transplanting kidneys between donors and recipients with different blood types. If this method proves effective, it could dramatically shorten waiting times and potentially save many lives. Type O kidney patients are usually limited to type O donors, creating high demand as over half of

Scientists engineer a kidney that can match any blood type Read More »

design sem nome (23)

New robot can carry out diagnostic blood draws

Healthcare, Medicine /

Vitestro, a medical robotics company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, has launched a new website and unveiled its first public video showing the Aletta autonomous robotic phlebotomy device performing a diagnostic blood draw. The video walks through the full procedure, from arm positioning to sample collection. Aletta combines multimodal imaging, robotics, and artificial intelligence to locate

New robot can carry out diagnostic blood draws Read More »

design sem nome 2026 03 31t092643.080

Humanoid successfully conducts live HMND proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01

Humanoid successfully conducts live HMND proof of concept with SAP and Martur Fompak Read More »

design sem nome 2026 03 31t085028.500

Q&A: Robots may lack sensation, but new sensor technologies could change that

Robotics, Tech /

A research team led in part by Huanyu “Larry” Cheng, James L. Henderson Jr. Memorial Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at Penn State, is developing a highly sensitive electronic “skin” for robots and prosthetic limbs using pressure sensors—tiny, paperclip-sized devices capable of measuring force across a surface. Cheng is a corresponding author of

Q&A: Robots may lack sensation, but new sensor technologies could change that Read More »

design sem nome 2026 03 30t165118.926

Robotic legs skate, climb stairs, and balance on one wheel in a demo

Robotics, Tech /

The Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) has released a new video of its Roadrunner robot. Despite having no torso, the two-legged machine impresses by rolling, stomping, climbing stairs, and even performing tricks on just one leg. Founded in 2022 with a US$400-million investment from Hyundai Motor Group, the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI) is led

Robotic legs skate, climb stairs, and balance on one wheel in a demo Read More »

design sem nome (21)

Japan authorizes its first stem cell therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease

Healthcare, Medicine /

Japan has approved pioneering stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease and severe heart failure, with patient availability expected in a few months, according to company and media reports on Friday (6). Sumitomo Pharma confirmed authorization to manufacture and sell Amchepry, its stem-cell-based Parkinson’s treatment. Approval of ReHeart for Heart Regeneration by Cuorips The Japanese Ministry

Japan authorizes its first stem cell therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease Read More »

design sem nome 2026 03 30t135729.354

A single sweet potato can boost benefits for your skin and eyesight by up to 400%

Healthcare, Medicine /

Common on Brazilian tables, sweet potatoes go far beyond being a simple, versatile side dish. Experts consider this tuber a valuable health ally, particularly for supporting vision, strengthening immunity, and promoting healthy skin. One of this food’s key traits is its high level of beta-carotene, a compound the body transforms into vitamin A. A single

A single sweet potato can boost benefits for your skin and eyesight by up to 400% Read More »

Scroll to Top