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Medical Xpress / Smartwatches and GPS devices show promise for tracking environmental impacts on health in real time

As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how these exposures affect health in real time. A new pilot study led by researchers at The ...

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / AI cuts wildlife tracking time from months to days

Artificial intelligence can dramatically speed up the painstaking work of tracking wildlife with remote cameras, cutting analysis time from months or even a year to just days while producing nearly the same scientific conclusions ...

May 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / 3D-MIND: A flexible device that can be integrated with living brain cells

Contemporary artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as the models underpinning the functioning of ChatGPT, image generators and AI-powered creative tools, draw inspiration from the human brain's functions and organization. ...

May 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / After a 40-year wait, technology finally enables three-sided zipper design

In 1985, the Innovative Design Fund placed an ad in Scientific American offering up to $10,000 to support clever prototypes for clothing, home decor, and textiles. William Freeman Ph.D., then an electrical engineer at Polaroid ...

May 4, 2026
Science X / Your body keeps two hidden clocks, and one may quietly control far more than sleep

The body's internal rhythms and our perception of time are deeply linked, shaping everything from sleep to overall health. Discover how sensing your inner self and balancing your past, present, and future could unlock better ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Mobile qubits on a chip move us a step closer to everyday quantum computers

For years, quantum computers have lived under a huge bubble of hype, promising to revolutionize numerous fields, from medicine and battery design to materials science and cybersecurity. But realizing their potential on any ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Almost all plant-based meat alternatives contain mycotoxins, new research finds

New research into plant-based food and drinks has found a prevalence of mycotoxins—naturally occurring poisonous compounds produced by fungi—in hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products. A total of 212 plant-based meat alternatives ...

May 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Ultrasensitive test detects biomarkers for specific form of dementia

Dementia affects over 57 million people worldwide, a number expected to nearly double in the next 20 years. This permanent loss of cognitive abilities affects daily function and can be caused by multiple brain pathologies, ...

May 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Lying down to stand stronger: 10 minutes of simple floor exercises a day could improve balance and agility

Don't feel like standing up for a workout? No problem, you can still get a good workout that helps improve static standing balance, flexibility, and agility, all while lying on your back with your head facing up.

May 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Omega-3 supplements may be linked to faster cognitive decline in seniors, study finds

Omega-3 supplements are popular among many older adults to help combat age-related issues. They are often marketed as supporting cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. However, a new ...

May 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cutting calories by 10% to 15% may boost healthy aging without extreme diets

Search the web, and you'll find any number of biohacking techniques for promoting healthy lifespan, from taking cold baths to breathing pressurized oxygen to sleeping under a red light.

May 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Using the body's own sounds to diagnose Alzheimer's and Parkinson's before the first symptoms appear

Long before the telltale signs of Parkinson's disease appear, including tremors and muscle stiffness, there are other, more subtle signs of the disease.

May 10, 2026