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Roadside ‘EyeDAR’ Sensors Give Self-Driving Cars New Vision
A new radar “tag” called EyeDAR could give self-driving cars an extra set of eyes by turning streetlights and stop signs into smart, talking sensors. Rice University engineers say the low-power devices may help autonomous vehicles see around corners, through bad weather and beyond their own blind spots.
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Lightweight Hip Exoskeleton Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Easier
A University of Utah team has built a lightweight robotic hip exoskeleton that helps stroke survivors walk with less effort. Early results show it can significantly reduce the energy cost of every step.
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How a Little Randomness Could Break Social Media Echo Chambers
A new University of Rochester study suggests echo chambers are not inevitable online. Small tweaks that add randomness to feeds could make people more open to differing views.
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Light-Activated Nanoparticles Promise Gentler, More Precise Cancer Care
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers have engineered light-activated nanoparticles that can both find and destroy tumors while sparing healthy tissue. The approach could pave the way for more precise, less harmful cancer treatment.
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MIT’s Portable 3D Ultrasound Could Transform Breast Cancer Screening
MIT researchers have created a smartphone-sized 3D ultrasound system designed to make breast cancer screening more frequent, affordable and accessible. The portable device could help catch aggressive tumors earlier, especially for people far from major hospitals.
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Penn Engineers Design Tethered Solar Data Centers in Space
Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have designed a solar-powered data center that would orbit Earth on long, plant-like tethers. The concept aims to move energy-hungry AI computing off the ground and into space using existing technologies.
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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.