(Natural News) A group of 28 researchers, scientists and other experts in the neurotechnology field is calling for ethical rules when it comes to the brain-computer interface. Artificial intelligence technology brings with it the possibility of profoundly restoring the quality of life for many individuals suffering from brain injuries, blindness, paralysis, epilepsy, and other serious conditions. […]

(Natural News) The current medical standard that determines one’s ideal weight (the BMI scale) is outdated and dismisses more important indications of good health, such as the energy production of trillions of cells throughout the body. The narrow-minded body mass index scale dictates the appropriate weight for people in relation to their height, but this […]

(Natural News) These days, virtual reality (VR) is often employed by people who want to enjoy an immersive gaming experience. However, according to a recent study, virtual reality can soon be used for pain management at pediatric hospitals. Aside from using technological advances to blur the lines between the game world and the real world, […]

(Natural News) Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed sensors that can be implanted in plant leaves so that it would be easier for humans to identify whether they are in need of water. Michael Strano, the Carbon P. Dubbs professor of chemical engineering at MIT and the senior author of the study, […]

(Natural News) U.K. online grocer Ocado used to take about two hours to put together an order of 50 items for a customer. A human worker would go around and collect the various meats, produce and dairy products the customer requested and put the order together manually. Now, however, they’ve found a way to get […]

(Natural News) One of the benefits of the modern world is that you get to see and experience inventions that make life easier. You’ve heard about wearable technology like healing gloves and climate-controlled shirts. Another type of smart clothing has just been developed, and it can store data and unlock your doors. At the University […]

(Natural News) Scientists from the University of Surrey in Guildford, England have given rise to “intelligent” nanoparticles which heat up to a temperature that is high enough to eradicate carcinogenic cells but which then control themselves and lose heat before they get hot enough to harm healthy tissue. This breakthrough is seen as a way […]

(Natural News) Tired of suffering from or replacing a smashed phone screen? Here’s some good news. Researchers at the University of Sussex in England have developed a new smartphone screen material that is less costly, more flexible, and eco-friendly, according to a report by Science Daily. The researchers combined silver nanowires with graphene, which is a […]

(Natural News) We’re learning more every day about the price to be paid for all the conveniences modern technology brings us, and while some of the potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence (AI) are rather obvious, others are a bit more insidious. New York University Research Professor Kate Crawford and a group of colleagues are so […]

(Natural News) Since the early 1990s, scientists have attempted to create a battery that would replace the standard lithium-ion variety. The difficulty in such a project lay in the energy density of the power source. Scientists found that while other materials proved to be more energy-efficient, their cycles were, if anything, pathetic. Hope was sparked […]