AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses
A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that AI-based models can outperform human experts at identifying ovarian cancer in ultrasound images. The study is…
‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation
A novel strain of cyanobacteria, informally called “Chonkus,” has been identified in hydrothermal waters off Italy’s Vulcano Island, sparking interest for its potential in carbon capture. Discovered during a marine…
Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment
Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists. The findings, published in…
Samsung Introduces New Programme to Improve Smartphone Repairability Worldwide
Samsung announced a new programme on Wednesday that will focus on knowledge sharing of its advanced smartphone repairing skills to its service centres located globally. As a part of the…
Super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers at the University of British Columbia have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening potential applications in fine jewelry, solar…
RBI Sees CBDC as Means to Internationalise Indian Rupee, Improve Cross Border Transactions
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its latest report detailing the development and roadmap ahead for the digital finance industry. Among several innovations that the RBI praised in this…
When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness
Organizations are increasingly utilizing machine-learning models to allocate scarce resources or opportunities. For instance, such models can help companies screen resumes to choose job interview candidates or aid hospitals in…
WhatsApp Rolls Out Context Card for New Group Members to Improve Safety
WhatsApp on Tuesday began rolling out a new feature that is designed to improve the safety of its group messaging features. The Meta-owned messaging platform will now display contextual information…
Self-assembling, highly conductive sensors could improve wearable devices
To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable — traits needed for matching the properties…
Simple test for flu could improve diagnosis and surveillance
Fewer than one percent of people who get the flu every year get tested, in part because most tests require trained personnel and expensive equipment. Now researchers have developed a…