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Excessive screen time may raise kids’ risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study links excessive screen time in children and teens to higher risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance, especially when sleep is limited.

Mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

The concerning association between regular mobile phone users and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Wearable heart monitors increase atrial fibrillation detection

In a groundbreaking study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute, wearable long-term continuous heart monitors have shown promise in detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) more effectively than traditional methods.

Scientists find potential for early earthquake warnings

Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have unveiled a promising method to forecast major earthquakes months in advance.

New ESC guidelines highlight advances in chronic coronary syndrome management

The latest European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines on chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) mark a significant shift in how cardiologists approach and treat heart conditions.

European Union’s new AI law: What programmers need to know

On August 1st, the European Union’s landmark legislation, the AI Act, came into effect, ushering in a new era of regulation aimed at governing...

Revolutionary brain-computer interface gives voice to ALS patients

Scientists at UC Davis Health have unveiled a cutting-edge brain-computer interface (BCI) that translates brain signals into speech with an astounding 97% accuracy.

Scientists 3D print functional human blood vessels

Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have made significant strides towards creating lab-grown human organs with functioning blood vessel networks.

Exploring the service system engineering and SEBoK

In today's world of technology and innovation, ensuring the success of product, service, and enterprise systems demands a structured approach.

EU AI Act: Regulation to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence

The European Union (EU) has implemented the EU AI Act, set to be the world’s first comprehensive regulation governing artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on their inherent risks.

Device promises massive energy savings for AI applications

Engineers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have unveiled a cutting-edge hardware device set to transform the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) computing.

NIHR HealthTech research centre launches with £3m investment

Manchester welcomed a landmark moment in healthcare innovation as the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Emergency and Acute Care officially opened its doors.

How open banking can transform payments in the public sector

Pay by Bank is a data-driven solution that uses open banking to provide a fast, low-cost, and more secure method for account-to-account payments (A2A). Here, Tink, a market leader in this space, details how this technology can support government departments.

Faster and more sustainable communications systems

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have played a key role in developing a revolutionary switch capable of operating at unprecedented frequencies...

Revamped department to drive digital transformation of UK government services

To try and modernise public services and economic growth, Secretary of State Peter Kyle has announced significant changes within the government's administrative framework.

3D-printed material paves the way for advanced soft robotics and wearable devices

Researchers at Penn State University have revealed a 3D-printed material that promises to transform wearable devices.

Scientists develop ultra-efficient light-harvesting system

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg have unveiled a pioneering light-harvesting system that promises to reshape the landscape of solar energy technology.

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