Cancer screening is a big deal. It can catch diseases early, making treatment easier. But how do people feel about new ways of screening based on risk? This is what researchers wanted to find out. They looked at how folks in the UK view these new methods. The idea is to use risk factors to decide who needs screening. This could make screening more effective. But wil...
German hospitals are not just places for healing. They are also key players in the development of new medical technologies. These hospitals test and research new medical tools. This is crucial because it means the treatments and technologies used are evidence-based. However, the extent of their contribution to this evidence base has not been thoroughly examined. A t...
The final stretch to meet the Sustainable Development Goals is here. The world is facing a global polycrisis. This is making it tough to improve health and well-being. Those who are most vulnerable, especially women, girls, and young people in low- and middle-income countries, are feeling the strain the most. The goal of giving everyone access to sexual and repro...
New York has always been a trailblazer in finance. From the bustling trading floors of Wall Street to the cutting-edge fintech startups, the state has consistently pushed the boundaries of financial innovation. However, when it comes to cryptocurrency, New York has been slow to adapt. This hesitation could cost the state dearly, as other states are quickly positionin...
Kelowna is taking a big step forward in fighting wildfires. The city's fire department recently got a hands-on look at some cutting-edge drone technology. This isn't just about playing with cool gadgets; it's about saving lives and homes. The tech comes from a local company called FireSwarm Solutions. They showed off their drones during a training session on May 28....
A fresh company has burst onto the scene, aiming to revolutionize how electricity flows through the grid. Heron Power, a startup headed by a former Tesla executive, has just secured a substantial $38 million in funding. This financial boost is earmarked for developing solid-state transformers, a cutting-edge technology poised to transform the electrical grid. Tradit...
The new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has quickly made it clear that he has strong views on artificial intelligence. He chose his name to honor a previous pope who spoke out about the Industrial Revolution. That pope, Leo XIII, was concerned about how new technology and capitalism could turn workers into mere commodities. He believed the church shou...
In China, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been actively engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to drive technological innovation. Between 2007 and 2019, data from Chinese A-share listed SOEs revealed some interesting trends. M&As, in general, have led to an increase in patent applications, a key indicator of innovation. However, the type of M&A matters a lot...
The UK's maternity care is undergoing a significant shift. Digital tools are becoming a big part of this change. The National Health Service has been pushing for this digital transformation for a while. The COVID-19 pandemic sped things up. Telephone and video consultations became the norm overnight. But how do these digital check-ups fit with traditional maternity c...
In the struggle against water scarcity, a groundbreaking solution has emerged. A new material can pull large amounts of water from the air, even in extremely dry conditions. This material is a super-hygroscopic composite, or CHG for short. It's made from a mix of natural and synthetic components. These components include chitosan, hyaluronic acid, metal-organic frame...