The .Lumen glasses work like a VR headset, using AI and sensors to guide users with forehead vibrations and directional audio instead of visuals. The device can direct you to a chosen destination, describe nearby objects, and assist you while moving through public spaces. Its AI processes sensor data over 100 times per second to […]
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Researchers at Northeastern University found that materials used in transient electronics—devices meant to biodegrade after use—can degrade into microplastics, raising concerns about how fully these devices actually dissolve over time. According to Ravinder Dahiya, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Northeastern University and a lead author of the study, a widely used polymer
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I haven’t used this product myself, but even on screen it appears to be an impressive little travel accessory for busy professionals. The lunchbox-sized Launbot relies on heat and air pressure to dry clothes indoors and smooth out wrinkles at the same time. It works on a wide range of items—from shirts and trousers to
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A study by two physicists at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that, on average, clocks on Mars run about 477 microseconds faster per day than those on Earth. Although this time difference remains extremely small, it can significantly impact efforts to synchronize clocks precisely between Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
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By integrating expertise in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, researchers at McGill University created a robust biomaterial capable of repairing the heart, muscles, and vocal cords, marking a significant breakthrough in regenerative medicine. “Recovery after heart damage is often prolonged and complex. Repair is difficult because the tissue must endure constant motion from the beating
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Chinese scientists developed electromagnetic glass that repels dirt without water or chemicals. Detailed in a recent Advanced Science publication, the technology could greatly improve the efficiency of solar panels and building windows. The glass uses anomalous lateral transport to control charged particle movement precisely. The system uses ITO electrodes and a thin PET layer to
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Mars stands out as the leading candidate, with major space agencies motivated by the vision of expanding human civilization beyond Earth. Mars, with its thin atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and high radiation, requires engineering solutions far beyond simple shelters. Scientists have looked to natural Earth processes, like biomineralization, for inspiration. Turning Martian Soil into Durable Building
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The breakthrough comes from the startup Sensia Technology, which introduced a portable speaker crafted from electronic fabric. Without cones, magnets, or rigid components, the fabric itself produces sound. This design challenges our conventional notion of what a speaker is. The key breakthrough of this Japanese technology is in how it projects sound. Unlike traditional speakers,
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High-intensity interval training is more effective than standard home exercise at improving fitness in patients with inflammatory muscle disease. A new eBioMedicine study from Karolinska Institutet reports that high-intensity interval training leads to greater gains in physical fitness and muscle endurance than standard home-based exercise in people recently diagnosed with inflammatory muscle disease. Idiopathic inflammatory
Computers are increasingly able to understand human behavior—and now they can do so by examining how people move their eyes. Researchers led by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics have created an AI-based software system that infers personality traits by analyzing eye movement patterns. Just as humans instinctively form impressions of others based on visual
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