A new study has found that an at-home AI “foot-recognition” scanner may help prevent hospital admissions caused by heart failure. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with contributions from researchers in Torbay, the device can identify oedema, a build-up of fluid in the feet and ankles. This swelling signals that heart […]
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An optical principle identified over a century ago could soon be applied to areas like monitoring atmospheric turbulence, tracking objects in the air, and environmental mapping, according to researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Using the Scheimpflug technique, the researchers are creating low-cost rangefinding cameras, advanced sensors, and computational methods to complement—and in
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Engineered from noise-resistant, conductive threads, the advanced smart fabric could be used for health monitoring, athletic performance, and rehabilitation, according to research published in the journal Science Advances. As a materials engineer at RIKEN, Sunghoon Lee merges his passion for sports with his drive for research. “Personally, I’m interested in baseball,” he says, noting that
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Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), led by Nitin J. Sanket showed that palm-sized drones with ultrasound and AI can navigate fog, smoke, and other tough conditions using minimal power—perfect for search-and-rescue. The bat-inspired breakthrough, reported in Science Robotics, indicates that ultrasound could offer a lightweight, low-cost alternative to traditional drone navigation systems, which often
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What once couldn’t be seen without special equipment can now be easily observed. A Chinese company, Vivolight, gained online attention when a demo showed its portable device projecting a real-time vein map, helping staff locate veins quickly for injections, blood draws, and IVs. Despite its almost sci-fi appearance, the goal is simple: making routine procedures
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Next time you’re scrolling on your phone, pause to appreciate what’s happening: that simple motion relies on the precise coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and more than 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Our hands are, in fact, the most dexterous parts of the body, and replicating their subtle, complex movements has long
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Have you ever imagined what gyms might look like in the future? If you think AI won’t transform fitness spaces, think again. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has launched the “Gym of the Future,” redefining personalized fitness. Organizers unveiled this digital wellness concept on the opening day of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week on
The iPhone has long excelled at photography, but selfies still rely on the phone’s less powerful front camera. This newly spotted case fixes that by adding a second, mirror-like screen. The Selfix case for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max may look like a standard TPU cover, but its back actually features a
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RMIT University engineers in Australia created a remote-controlled minibot that cleans oil spills with a sea urchin-inspired filter. Oil spills are a global threat, damaging ecosystems, endangering wildlife, and costing billions to clean up. To address the global issue, the team built the “Electronic Dolphin” minibot to safely and precisely remove oil from water. The
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Most drone engineers specialize in one goal: either speed or endurance. But Luke Bell and Mike Bell, the South African father-and-son duo known for pushing electric quadcopters to extreme speeds, seem determined to master both. Recently, Luke quietly set an unofficial world record for multirotor hover endurance, keeping a drone airborne for 3 hours, 31
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