Brain blood flow and oxygenation offer new signs of early Alzheimer’s risk

25 Feb 2026 Stevens INI uses near-IR and ultrasound to study links between hemodynamics and disease. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine has studied how brain blood flow and oxygenation provide early clues to a patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia the study may indicate new less invasive routes … Read more

Shenzhen University sensor detects molecular signs of cancer in the blood

24 Feb 2026 Light-based device uses quantum dots to spot ultra-low biomarker levels. A project at China’s Shenzhen University has developed a new sensing platform for the detection of biomakers in blood. Described in Optica, the device “paves the way for next-generation diagnostic platforms,” according to the researchers. Detecting biomolecules at ultralow concentrations remains a fundamental challenge … Read more

Compa Raises $35M Series B to Fuel AI-Powered Compensation Platform

Archyde Compa, an artificial intelligence-powered enterprise compensation platform, has secured $35 million in Series B funding, the company announced January 26th. The funding round was led by Jump Capital and will… You can read the full story here: Compa Raises $35M Series B to Fuel AI-Powered Compensation Platform. Source link

Shanghai group develops heatproof fiber microphone to monitor power networks

12 Feb 2026 Immune to heat and high voltage, optical sensor can spot problems inside transformers. Researchers have fabricated a “hair-thin” microphone made entirely of silica fiber that can detect a large range of ultrasound, sound frequencies beyond the reach of the human ear. Able to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 °C, they say that the device … Read more

MSI and Mondu Partner to Transform B2B Procurement with Flexible “Buy Now, Pay Later” Solutions

MSI, a global leader in high-performance PC hardware and enterprise solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Mondu to launch flexible Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment solutions across its Business E-Shop. This collaboration empowers business clients to secure premium hardware immediately while maintaining peak financial agility. By offering a choice of Net-30 day terms … Read more

Inside 1mind’s $40M AI Bet, and The Superhuman Vision Behind It

1Mind founder Amanda Kahlow with her daughter, pictured alongside investor Cassie Young of Primary Ventures Amanda Kahlow Like many great entrepreneurs, Amanda Kahlow’s journey started on a whim. She was 21 years old when she sold a jeweler a kiosk she didn’t know how to build. She hit Pearl Street in her hometown of Boulder … Read more

Photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging combine for clearer mapping of blood vessels

20 Jan 2026 Keck School of Medicine and Caltech image both tissue and blood vessels simultaneously. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine and Caltech has developed an imaging platform offering improved views of both blood vessels and tissue. Described in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the new method has the potential to address current gaps in medical … Read more

Wi-Charge gets $20M to scale infrared wireless chargers

20 May 2025 Tel Aviv startup says series C venture round includes support from European Innovation Council Fund. Wi-Charge, an Israeli startup company that has developed infrared power-beaming technology to charge consumer electronics and other devices without the need for an electrical cable, says it has raised $20 million in a new round of venture funding. Led by … Read more

Central Banks & Blockchain: The Next Big Policy Shift?

Project Pine: Blockchain Explored for Monetary Policy by Central Banks Table of Contents Project Pine: Blockchain Explored for Monetary Policy by Central Banks Project pine: Central Banks Explore Blockchain’s Monetary Policy Potential Key Highlights Project Pine: A Deep Dive Tokenization Takes Center Stage Designing Monetary Policy Tools for Blockchain Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) New York … Read more

Preparing for a Quantum and Crypto-Ready Financial Landscape

Quantum Computing ⁤and Blockchain: ‍A Game-Changer for U.S. Financial Institutions Table of Contents Quantum Computing ⁤and Blockchain: ‍A Game-Changer for U.S. Financial Institutions Quantum Blockchain: ‌The Future of Financial Forecasting and Risk Management ⁤ A New ⁢Frontier ‍for‌ Risk Management Dynamic Financial Forecasting Banks Leading the Charge Securing the Future Imagining ‍the Possibilities ‌ The … Read more