TECHNOLOGY

Mar 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Flying Towards a Greener Future: United Airlines' Big Bet on Clean Air

United Airlines is taking a bold step towards reducing its carbon footprint. The company has invested in a cutting-edge technology that sucks carbon dioxide straight from the air. This isn't just about waiting for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to become more available. United Airlines Ventures Sus

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Stretching the Limits: Wireless Sensors for Tendon and Ligament Repair

Tendon and ligament injuries are common, especially in sports. These injuries often need surgery to fix them. But what happens after the surgery? This is where things get tricky. Doctors need to keep an eye on how the tissue is healing. If the tissue is under too much stress, it can cause problems l

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Mar 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Tech Helps People With Disabilities

Assistive technology is a game-changer for people with disabilities. It's all about making life easier and more accessible. Think of it as a bridge that connects people to their world. This tech can help with everyday tasks, communication, and even learning. It's not just about gadgets; it's about g

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Self-Check: How Tech is Changing Public Health

In today's world, everyone's talking about self-monitoring technologies and how they can boost public health. Let's dive into a recent public health trial in the UK and see how people interacted with these technologies. First, let's talk about what self-monitoring technologies are. They're

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Feb 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Slim and Powerful: TECNO's New Phone Challenge

TECNO is set to unveil the Spark Slim at MWC 2025. This phone is incredibly thin, measuring just 5. 75mm. It's not just about being slim; TECNO claims it has the largest battery in a phone this thin, with a 5, 200mAh capacity. This is a big deal because most super-thin phones have much smaller batte

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Breaking Down Barriers: Making Health Tech Understand Everyone

In the world of health technology, a big problem is that not everyone can access or understand it. This is especially true for people who speak different languages or have disabilities. A researcher has come up with a new plan to make health tech more fair for everyone. The idea is to create a fram

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Smart Tools for Perfect Knee Fixes

Knee injuries, especially those involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), are quite common. Fixing these injuries often requires a procedure called ACL reconstruction (ACLR). In the past ten years, doctors have been exploring new ways to make this procedure more precise. One of these methods i

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Can Tech Help Us Stay on Our Feet?

Falls are a major concern for older adults. They can cause serious injuries or even be fatal. Keeping active and strong is key to preventing falls. This is why joining local exercise groups is often recommended. But with technology advancing, digital exercise programs are being explored as an altern

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Fat Facts: What Ultrasound Can and Can't Tell Us

Ultrasound technology is a powerful tool for mapping out where fat is stored in the body. It's a big deal in the world of body composition. It's important to know where fat is stored because it can affect health risks. For example, fat around the belly is different from fat on the hips. The former i

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Feb 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Measure Asbestos Fibers

For over half a century, scientists have been using phase contrast optical microscopy to measure airborne asbestos fibers. This method's effectiveness relies on the microscope's design, setup, and the person using it. In the past, the HSE/NPL Mark II Phase Contrast Test Slide was the go-to tool for

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