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Anvisa authorizes innovative needle-free blood collection technology

Healthcare, Medicine /

The Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has authorized use of the Tasso device in Brazil, a technology designed to simplify blood collection while reducing patient discomfort. The device replaces traditional venipuncture and collects small samples of capillary blood. Needle-Free Device Aims to Make Blood Testing Easier and More Comfortable Developed in the United States, […]

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China’s market for eldercare robots is experiencing strong growth, according to a report

Applied Science, Robotics /

China’s elderly care robot market is projected to surpass 10 billion yuan (about US$1.47 billion) by 2026, according to a Tuesday MIIT report, as the industry shifts from testing to large-scale adoption. The report attributes this rapid growth primarily to China’s aging population and the widening gap between the demand for and supply of elderly

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A new diabetes pill helps burn fat without the drawbacks associated with Ozempic

Healthcare, Medicine /

A newly developed pill may provide a new option for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. Early studies indicate that it could help reduce blood sugar levels and promote fat burning, while avoiding some common drawbacks of existing weight-loss medications, such as appetite suppression and muscle loss. Unlike widely used GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic,

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Microsoft’s quantum chip got an upgrade. Critics are still skeptical

Physics, Quantum Physics /

Errors remain a major obstacle for quantum computers, disrupting calculations and limiting their ability to surpass conventional machines. Microsoft’s latest quantum chip is presented as a potential step forward—though only for those willing to accept the company’s claims. The company has introduced an upgraded quantum chip intended to be more resistant to errors. However, the

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Japan’s new electric spoon makes food taste saltier without actual salt

Applied Science, Neuroscience /

Known as the Electric Salt Spoon, the device was developed through a collaboration with researchers from Meiji University and went on sale in Japan in May 2024 in limited numbers. The spoon uses a mild electric current to concentrate sodium ions on the tongue’s taste receptors, making food taste saltier without adding extra salt. Users

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A space humanoid uses four arms to assist astronauts

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Orbit Robotics developed Helios based on a simple idea: robots built for space shouldn’t be modeled after systems designed for gravity. The outcome is a striking four-armed machine that may look futuristic, but reflects a highly practical vision for space operations. The company says Helios divides its four arms into two functional pairs. One pair

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The galaxy’s coldest “stars” could actually be enormous structures built by aliens

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Astronomers could potentially detect Dyson swarms by searching for unusually cool, smooth infrared emissions surrounding long-lived stars. Since physicist Freeman Dyson first proposed the concept in 1960, the “Dyson sphere” has become one of the most prominent hypothetical technosignatures in the search for advanced extraterrestrial intelligence. A highly advanced civilization might surround its star with

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Why Excessive Supplement Use May Be Damaging Your Health

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Dietary supplements are often marketed to support healthy aging, but their benefits for older adults depend on individual nutritional needs and whether there are any existing nutrient deficiencies that need to be corrected. The use of dietary supplements has increased significantly in recent years. Vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements are often marketed as easy

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Russia says its cancer vaccine is ready and will be free worldwide

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Russian authorities have announced the development of an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine, using the same technology employed in some COVID-19 vaccines. Early reported results suggest it may help slow tumor growth and reduce metastasis in certain patients. Global Access Promise and Scientific Attention Officials claim that, if clinical trials and regulatory approvals are completed successfully,

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France introduces an artificial heart capable of working without the need for a donor

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France has revealed a breakthrough artificial heart that functions without a donor, marking a major step forward in heart medicine. The French company CARMAT created the artificial heart, known as Aeson, to support patients with advanced heart failure while they wait for a transplant. Artificial Heart for Advanced Heart Failure Created for patients suffering from

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