Health & Medicine
New device transforms breath into words to allow the paralysed to ‘speak’
29 Aug 2015
A new device which transforms paralysis victims’ breath into words – believed to be the first invention of its kind – has been developed by academics from Loughborough University
Holy smoke! Beware of ‘agabatti’, it could cause cancer
28 Aug 2015
A new study claims that incense smoke from the ubiquitous ‘agarbatti’ could cause adverse health effects
Breastfeeding may expose infants to toxic chemicals
25 Aug 2015
In some cases, by the end of breastfeeding, children’s serum concentration levels of PFASs exceeded that of their mothers
Engineers develop a wireless, fully implantable device to stimulate nerves in mice
24 Aug 2015
A blue glowing device the size of a peppercorn can activate neurons of the brain, spinal cord or limbs in mice and is powered wirelessly using the mouse's own body to transfer energy, making it the first to deliver optogenetic nerve stimulation in a fully implantable format
Long work hours could raise stroke risk by a third
21 Aug 2015
Contrary to what the old adage, hard work never killed anyone suggests, a study has found that working long hours could have a deadly impact on health
New compounds could curb urge for alcohol
20 Aug 2015
A new class of drugs could treat the disease without many of the unwanted side effects caused by current therapies
Latest articles
Featured articles
The decoupling paradox: Why Wall Street keeps funding AI despite $100 oil
By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026
AI infrastructure stocks continue rallying despite $100 oil as investors bet on productivity gains and semiconductor demand in 2026.
Hybrid bonding gains attention as AI chip packaging demand grows
By Cygnus | 23 Apr 2026
Hybrid bonding is driving AI chip packaging demand as backend technologies gain importance in the semiconductor supply chain.
The agentic transition: how enterprises are scaling AI from pilot to profit
By Cygnus | 22 Apr 2026
AI has entered its execution era. Discover how companies like Valeo and Microsoft are scaling agentic AI systems—from copilots to autonomous workflows driving real business impact.
Post-splashdown: What Artemis II taught us about the ‘deep space wall’
By Axel Miller | 15 Apr 2026
Artemis II splashdown marks a breakthrough in deep space exploration. Discover AVATAR radiation data, Orion’s distance record, and insights shaping NASA’s 2028 Moon mission.
Can aviation go green? The multi-billion dollar race for sustainable fuel
By Cygnus | 10 Apr 2026
Airlines are racing to adopt sustainable aviation fuel, but limited supply and high costs challenge the future of green aviation.
The battery race: who will control the future of electric vehicles?
By Axel Miller | 08 Apr 2026
The global battery race is reshaping the electric vehicle industry, with China, the US, and Europe competing for control over supply chains and technology.
AI vs governments: Who controls the future of intelligence?
By Cygnus | 07 Apr 2026
Governments and AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping the future of intelligence amid rising policy conflicts and global competition.
Strait of Hormuz: how one chokepoint controls the global economy
By Axel Miller | 06 Apr 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint. Learn how disruptions impact oil prices, shipping, and the global economy.
The $2 trillion AI infrastructure race: Who will control global compute?
By Cygnus | 06 Apr 2026
AI spending is set to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, driving a global race in data centers, chips, and energy infrastructure.
