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Robots at Work: Study Says Collaboration Beats Replacement
A new study argues that companies chasing full automation may be missing the real competitive advantage: people and robots working together. Researchers say collaborative approaches can boost performance, innovation and employee loyalty.
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Soft ‘Revoice’ Collar Helps Stroke Patients Speak Again
A new soft, washable collar called Revoice uses ultra-sensitive sensors and AI to turn a few mouthed words into full, expressive sentences for stroke survivors. Researchers say it could restore independence without invasive brain implants.
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New Ultrasound Tech Sharply Cuts False Positives in Breast Scans
A new ultrasound processing method from Johns Hopkins can distinguish fluid-filled cysts from potentially cancerous solid breast masses with near-perfect accuracy, promising fewer false alarms, fewer biopsies and less anxiety for patients.
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World’s Smallest Programmable Robots Could Transform Medicine
Barely visible to the naked eye, new penny-priced robots can swim, sense temperature and run tiny programs powered by light. Researchers say this first generation could one day help monitor individual cells and build microscopic devices.
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Tiny Chip Breakthrough Could Supercharge Quantum Computers
A team of engineers has built a hair-thin optical chip that can precisely control laser light using far less power, offering a practical path toward much larger quantum computers. The device is made in standard chip factories, making it cheap and scalable.
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MIT Breakthrough Could Turn IV Antibody Infusions Into Simple Shots
MIT engineers have devised a way to pack antibody drugs into tiny, highly concentrated particles that can be pushed through a standard syringe. The advance could turn hours-long hospital infusions into quick injections, making lifesaving treatments easier to access.
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UBCO Engineers Develop New Device to Enhance Indoor Air Quality
Engineers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) have developed a new device aimed at improving indoor air quality by effectively removing airborne pathogens. This innovation could become a vital tool in reducing the spread of respiratory diseases in enclosed spaces. Traditional methods for curbing the transmission of infectious diseases typically involve enhancing a…
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Innovative Sticker Transforms Your Drinking Cup Into a Health Sensor
A team of engineers at the University of California, San Diego has developed an innovative electronic sticker that can monitor an individual’s vitamin C levels using sweat from their fingertips. This breakthrough gadget, which attaches seamlessly to everyday items such as drinking cups, requires no blood draws, lab visits or batteries. Caption: This battery-free electronic…
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Adaptive Music Technologies Boost Exercise Enjoyment, New Study Finds
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland have unveiled a significant breakthrough in the realm of fitness and technology. Their innovative study, published in the journal JMIR Human Factors, reveals that personalized interactive music systems (PIMSs) can substantially improve the exercise experience, making it more enjoyable and sustaining motivation for longer periods. By using…
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ETH Zurich Unveils New DNA Search Engine
Researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking tool called MetaGraph, designed to revolutionize genetic research by enabling fast, efficient searches through vast databases of DNA and RNA sequences. This new method, details of which are published in the journal Nature, promises to accelerate the identification of rare hereditary diseases and specific mutations in tumor…
