UC Riverside engineers in California are developing low-cost, robotic ‘clothing’ to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movements. Enabled by a $1.5m grant from the US…

Cornell University researchers have installed electronic ‘brains’ on solar-powered robots that are 100 to 250 micrometers in size smaller than an ant’s head so that they can walk autonomously. …

MIT researchers have developed a battery-free, wireless underwater camera that is about 100,000 times more energy-efficient than other undersea cameras. The device is capable of taking color ph…

If Sci-Fi and Hollywood blockbusters have taught us anything, it’s that when the inevitable alien invasion occurs, it will be loud, brutal and fairly unpleasant for most of us. Our new interpla…

With its bright red and orange colors, Lake Natron is definitely one of Tanzania’s most spectacular sights. Its beauty comes with a price, though: most creatures that drink from the lake will e…

Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It's also known as information technology secu…

Quantum computing is an area of study focused on the development of computer based technologies centered around the principles of quantum theory. Quantum theory explains the nature and behavior…

Robotic process automation (RPA) is a form of business process automation technology based on metaphorical software robots (bots) or on artificial intelligence (AI)/digital workers.It is someti…

While drug therapies take the credit for treating conditions such as macular degeneration, emerging screening techniques – such as AI-based systems – will also play a critical role. Age-related…

Apple’s shift to in-house processors has prompted a fan less rethink of its most popular laptop. The latest Mac-book Air for 2022 is official with a new design, four colors, M2 chip, larger scre…

Stanford University engineers have developed a small, autonomous device that can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumors below. The Flexible Autonomous Sensor measuring T…

The digital revolution has barely impacted the accessibility, affordability and quality of care and this is primarily owing to their peculiarities. A smartwatch costing $399 can measure your he…