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Is exercise an effective cancer therapy?
While it’s well-known that regular exercise can help you avoid getting cancer in the first place, researchers now believe that it could also be useful in actually combating the disease. An upcoming study aims to provide a more concrete answer to the question. → Read More
Smart wallet shuns NFC in favour of in-house magnetic flux tech
From smart cards to mobile payment services, we’ve seen plenty of smart payment solutions, all vying for the attention of tech-savvy consumers. The Spendwallet is the latest of the bunch, offering a slick-looking, all-in-one wallet that opts for an in-house magnetic field technology instead of NFC. → Read More
You can roll Peugeot's electrically assisted scooter behind you when you aren't riding
Peugeot has teamed up with Micro to produce an electric-assist kick bike, designed to give riders an extra boost of momentum. The e-Kick has a chunky-looking industrial design, typical of today's e-scooters, while folding up to let the user push or pull it along when it's not in use. → Read More
Taking control of key protein helps mice fend off cancer
For a tumor to grow, the disease must first find tissue that’ll let it thrive. We know that the disease prepares tissue by acting upon a protein that suppresses the body’s defences. Now, scientists have worked to take back control of the protein, restoring defences against cancer in laboratory mice. → Read More
Harvard-built soft exosuit helps patients with limited mobility
A lightweight exosuit, which features a “soft” fabric-based design, could help patients with lower limb disabilities regain mobility. The institute has partnered with ReWalk Robotics – the biggest name in powered exoskeletons - for the ambitious project. → Read More
Mouse/keyboard hybrid provides fast single-finger typing
Nydeum Sense is a new peripheral looking to change how we interact with our smart devices, providing users with a single device that combines keyboard and mouse. It lets users trace out letters on a contoured touch surface, while providing a more conventional touch experience on its second side. → Read More
Thousands of satellite snaps create cloud-free view of Africa
A stunning new composite image, made up of nearly 7,000 individual snaps taken by ESA's Sentinel-2A, shows a completely cloud-free view of the African continent. It took the satellite some four months to gather the photos, with most of the shots taken between December 2015 and April 2016. → Read More
A closer look at the world's first consumer 3D-printed wheelchair
Earlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair from Layer Design. Now, the company has provided a detailed look at the product itself, as well as the purpose-built gloves it plans to sell alongside it. → Read More
Hand-mounted cameras make robots better at mapping their environments
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have come up with a novel way of improving robots' inspection and manipulation skills. The team fitted a small camera to the hand of the machine, allowing it to quickly track its environment and the position of the hand in real time. → Read More
Senior-focused smartwatch has GPS-enabled safety net, baked-in 3G
Omate’s new smartwatch – the Wherecom S3 – is built specifically for seniors. With a simple UI alonside built-in GPS and 3G, the idea is to allow the user to leave their phone at home, providing them with a safety net in the form of an SOS button, and allowing loved ones to locate them if needed. → Read More
Satellites detail continued rise of atmospheric methane and CO2
According to research conducted by ESA, atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide levels are continuing to rise, despite global efforts to lower emissions. The data was gathered by the long-serving Envisat probe, combined with readings from Japan’s GoSat mission. → Read More
Vibrating microfluidic device allows for easier blood tests
We’ve seen microfluidic devices used for everything from creating organ-on-a-chip systems, to diagnosing ebola. Now, scientists have created a device that uses acoustic vibrations to sort cells, paving the way for faster and more convenient blood test machines. → Read More
Samsung wants to use your hand as a second display
A patent filing has surfaced showing a concept smartwatch interface from Samsung, designed to project a touch-enabled display onto the back of the user’s hand. → Read More
Should we use smartphone apps to treat depression and anxiety?
Researchers have looked to gain concrete information as to how helpful a smartphone app can be for patients tackling anxiety and/or depression. The results of the study were positive, but they aren’t necessarily indicative of mental health apps as a whole. → Read More
Tagging paper to make it "smart"
In the past we’ve seen paper - one of the most ubiquitous materials around - used to create origami batteries and even diagnostic tools. Now, researchers have used it as the basis of what they call PaperID, a project that uses simple RFID tags to add smart functionality. → Read More
IBM-developed macromolecule uses triple-attack technique to fight deadly viruses
Viral infections can be difficult to tackle due to their ability to develop resistance to drugs, and major viruses like Ebola and Zika pose a real threat to global health. Help might well be at hand though, with researchers developing a macromolecule that tackles viruses in three separate ways. → Read More
Repairing damaged cartilage with a man-made bio-glass
Pioneering technologies like 3D printing have had a huge impact on the medical world, and now a new material could lead to implants for replacing damaged cartilage. The new material mimics the properties of the real thing, while encouraging the re-growth of natural cartilage. → Read More
LG's LTE-enabled Action CAM can livestream to YouTube and keep a watchful eye on your home
LG’s new action camera is a feature packed piece of kit with a rugged, water-resistant build. The flagship feature is the device’s built-in LTE, which allows users to leave their smartphones behind when livestreaming. → Read More
NASA is observing how microbes adapt aboard the ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) is packed with cutting-edge research, including efforts to understand vision change caused by microgravity, and work to see how stays on the station affect the human immune system. A new study, known as Microbial Tracking-1, is looking to study microbes. → Read More
Does what we eat influence inflammation in the brain?
It’s no secret that diet has an impact on health, but a new study suggests that what we eat might play a role in brain inflammation. The findings suggesting that changes in diet might influence neurodegeneration in the brain, and potentially even providing researchers with new targets for treatment. → Read More