Science Tech Culture Coronavirus response goes mainstream, no longer just about cancelled tech conferences Twitter's response is par for the course By Shawn Knight, March 12, 2020, 12:22 PM 119 comments
Wearable Tech Don't touch your face! This vibrating wristband helps keep hands away Fighting the spread of coronavirus with tech By Rob Thubron, March 10, 2020, 10:26 AM 8 comments
Science Researchers develop nerve interfaces amputees can use with zero training Trials have shown participants can use the limb immediately By Cal Jeffrey, March 5, 2020, 1:43 PM 9 comments
Science AI MIT researchers use artificial intelligence to identify powerful new antibiotic Halicin was able to kill bacteria that is resistant to all known treatments By Shawn Knight, February 21, 2020, 7:44 PM 10 comments
Science Electronics Blood-drawing robots could speed up doctor visits Would you let a robot draw your blood? By Shawn Knight, February 10, 2020, 4:28 PM 12 comments
Science Tech Culture First drug developed using machine learning enters clinical trials Fighting disease, the futuristic way By James Miller, February 2, 2020, 12:53 PM 19 comments
Tech Culture Huawei postpones its developer conference over coronavirus fears Companies in China are taking extra precautions By Rob Thubron, January 23, 2020, 8:16 AM
Tech Culture Gaming Texas gamer saves teammate in UK after hearing him have a seizure She sent emergency services to his house By Rob Thubron, January 13, 2020, 7:11 AM 16 comments
Science Wearable Tech Blood pressure-reading earbuds could become a reality in 2020 More of a wellness device than a true medical accessory By Shawn Knight, January 9, 2020, 3:14 PM
Science Google Google's AI can reportedly detect breast cancer more accurately than medical professionals The AI reduced false negatives by 9.4 percent By Cohen Coberly, January 2, 2020, 4:43 PM
Science FDA assigns 'breakthrough' status to an algorithm that could detect heart failure early The research could save lives, if it's successful By Cohen Coberly, December 18, 2019, 5:24 PM
Security Canadian lab pays ransom to retrieve stolen data of 15 million customers 85,000 of LifeLabs' test results were also compromised By Rob Thubron, December 18, 2019, 6:45 AM
Mobile Tech Culture Phone-related injuries are increasing rapidly Be careful if you're easily distracted By Rob Thubron, December 6, 2019, 8:37 AM
Science Scientists develop a 'Liquid Health Check' that assesses multiple health factors with one blood test The test is still in its early stages, though By Cohen Coberly, December 2, 2019, 5:01 PM
Industry AI Amazon's AI-powered text-to-speech service can now transcribe medical notes in real time It could reduce the workload for doctors By Cohen Coberly, December 2, 2019, 3:33 PM
Science Humans put in suspended animation for first time But it won't be used for space travel By Rob Thubron, November 20, 2019, 9:27 AM 7 comments
Software Apple Apple launches Research app, opens three health studies for people in the US Apple wants to dive deeper into health research but experts still have questions By Adrian Potoroaca, November 15, 2019, 6:15 AM
Security Google Regulators to investigate Google's medical data collection practices Google is 'happy to cooperate' with investigators By Cohen Coberly, November 13, 2019, 11:12 AM
Google Security Google has been gathering millions of Americans' health records without their knowledge Something it's legally allowed to do By Rob Thubron, November 12, 2019, 6:15 AM 18 comments
Science West Virginia University scientists are using brain implants to treat opioid addiction Clinical trials have already begun By Cohen Coberly, November 5, 2019, 5:31 PM 8 comments
Electronics AI Oral-B wants you to have better oral hygiene through AI The only thing it doesn't do is brush your teeth for you By Cal Jeffrey, October 28, 2019, 1:08 PM
Tech Culture Science Students develop self-sanitizing door handle The design is also among the finalists for this year's James Dyson Awards By Humza Aamir, October 10, 2019, 6:15 AM 15 comments
Science MIT scientists develop capsule for oral administration of injectable drugs Microneedles aren't as terrifying as they sound By Shawn Knight, October 8, 2019, 4:16 PM 7 comments
Gaming Tech Culture UK's national health service opens gaming addiction clinic After the WHO classified 'Gaming disorder' as a mental health condition By Rob Thubron, October 8, 2019, 9:07 AM 7 comments
Science AI Intel looking to use neural networks to repair spinal cord injuries Two-year program will attempt to bypass severed nerves with a combo of electrodes and AI By Cal Jeffrey, October 3, 2019, 12:44 PM