Credit: PixabayIn South Korea, researchers developed machine learning models to link features in fundus images—photos of the back of the eye—to clinical ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnoses.Top Model Hits 96.9% Accuracy in ADHD DetectionAmong the four models tested, the most effective one reached an accuracy rate of 96.9% in identifying ADHD using image...
Credit: Illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. (Alissa Eckert/CDC)Some strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria causing gonorrhea, have become resistant to most antibiotics. Fortunately, a new class of antibiotics may offer a promising tool in the fight against this pathogen."How Alkyl Quinolones Trigger Bacterial Self-Destruction"The researchers studied alkyl quinolones (AQs), compounds bacteria use for defense and offense,...
Credit: DepositphotosScientists warned Wednesday that an unprecedented coral bleaching event, driven by human activity, is affecting 84% of the world's reefs and could wipe out large portions of these vital ecosystems.Since early 2023, the global coral bleaching crisis has escalated into the largest and most severe ever recorded, impacting reefs across the Pacific, Indian,...
Credit: PixabayThe 78th World Health Assembly on May 19 will be one of the toughest yet for global health ministers. With the U.S. exiting the WHO, conflicts ongoing, and economic instability rising, the organization's financial crisis has deepened. Even before the U.S. withdrawal, the WHO was struggling with limited funds and seeking to diversify...
Credit: PixabayThis Thursday night, for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years, the Moon will put on a stunning celestial display, glowing in a deep red hue.What was once seen as a harbinger of doom is now a perfect reason to step outside and witness the wonders of nature. So grab a blanket and...
The new hybrid robotic hand blends soft and rigid parts with touch-sensitive technology, allowing for precise and flexible object handling. Credit: Sriramana Sankar / Johns Hopkins UniversityJohns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can delicately grip plush toys, securely hold water bottles, and handle other everyday objects with human-like precision....
A new device called e-Taste could soon let you taste your video game foodDepositphotosVirtual reality excels at engaging sight and sound, while developers continue making progress with touch. Even smell is beginning to play a role—for better or worse. That leaves one final sense: taste. Whether or not people truly want to experience flavors...
Image Credits:FigureFigure plans to introduce its humanoid robots into homes earlier than anticipated. CEO Brett Adcock announced on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin "alpha testing" its Figure 02 robot in home environments later in 2025. He attributed the accelerated timeline to the company’s "generalist" Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model, Helix.Adcock’s statement comes...
Credit: PixabayIt’s been just under two years since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT to the public, allowing anyone online to collaborate with an AI on tasks ranging from poetry and schoolwork to drafting letters for their landlord.Today, ChatGPT is just one of several advanced large language models (LLMs) capable of responding to basic queries in a...
Credit: PixabayA recent report reveals that nearly half of U.S. adults are unaware of updated health guidelines stating that the risks of taking daily low-dose aspirin outweigh its benefits.That looks like a solid subheading. Do you need any refinements, or are you looking for a paraphrased version?The findings come from a survey conducted in...
