Category: 3. Tech
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This patch works as a wearable ultrasound
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have invented an adhesive, elastic patch capable of performing ultrasounds—but don’t expect any baby pictures just yet. Even without the social media fodder, the new wearable technology could soon provide an extremely useful tool for a wide array of medical monitoring procedures. As detailed in a paper…
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Artificial intelligence could secure the power supply
Reza Argandeh (left) is a professor of computer science at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). He is standing next to Mojtaba Yousefi from HVL (right), who is also part of the team. Credit: Heather Arghandeh Paudler Reza Arghandeh from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Hossein Farahmand (NTNU) and their…
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NOAA partners with an underwater research station
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that it will be signing a new research agreement with Proteus Ocean Group, which has been drawing up ambitious plans to build a roomy underwater research facility that can host scientists for long stays while they study the marine environment up close. The facility, called Proteus, is…
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Philly start-up ChargeItSpot has found a new market for phone-charging stations
by Joseph N. DiStefano Credit: ChargeItSpot It started with the fight against “nomophobia”—the fear that your phone will run out of power. Now it’s all about reducing the very large number of workplace… Continue Reading News Source: techxplore.com
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Mental health apps may put your privacy at risk. Here’s what to look for
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Every second, thousands of people tell their phone or computer something about themselves that they might not want anyone else to know. That’s what happens when people search for medical information online, typically looking for answers to questions about a problem or worry they have. In 2022, Google says, its users…
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Three sustainable strategies to safeguard Norway’s access to critical raw materials
Our cities are full of valuable metals and minerals that can be recycled and reused—so-called “urban mining.” But, this will not be enough to meet our future demands. Credit: Shutterstock The magnets in wind turbines come from China, and the materials in our electric car batteries are for the most part sourced from Congo. Today,…
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Can chatbots handle medical questions better than doctors? Study says yes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain What are my odds of dying after swallowing a toothpick? Do I need to see a doctor after hitting my head on a metal bar while running? Am I likely to go blind after getting bleach splashed in my eye? A new study led by researchers at UC San Diego explores…
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US posts $10 mn reward for alleged Russian cybercriminal
The US has offered a $10 million reward for a Russian national accused of running a stolen credit card operation. The United States offered a reward of up to $10 million on Wednesday for a Russian national accused of running a stolen credit card operation. Denis Gennadievich Kulkov, in an indictment unsealed by a US…
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Peer support needed for abandoning oil heating, says Finnish researcher
In the study, the owners of oil-heated single-family houses were well aware of various alternatives to oil heating and the subsidies offered for a switch. However, they needed more practical measures and unbiased information to realise the energy transition. Credit: Elina Raukko Energy poverty denotes difficulties in meeting basic needs caused by the price of…
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Research shows how hackers can target smart meters to destabilize electricity grid
Adapted IEEE RTS-96 bus system and its smart meter components. Credit: IEEE Access (2023). DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3266249 A power transmission grid can be destabilized by hackers who manipulate smart meters to create an oscillation in electricity demand, researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering have shown. Findings were published in IEEE… Continue Reading News…