Needle-thin brain implant enables recording and targeted drug delivery

A new type of brain implant may have implications for both brain research and future treatments of neurological diseases such as epilepsy. Researchers from DTU, the University of Copenhagen, University College London, and other institutions have developed a long, needle-thin brain electrode with channels—a so-called microfluidic Axialtrode (mAxialtrode), named for its ability to distribute functional … Read more

NHL prospect Gavin McKenna fractured victim’s jaw in alleged assault, police officer says

Open this photo in gallery: Penn State’s Gavin McKenna skates against Arizona State during an NCAA college hockey game in Arizona in October, 2025.Rick Scuteri/The Associated Press A police affidavit about the arrest of top National Hockey League prospect Gavin McKenna says he was allegedly caught on video punching a man twice in the face, … Read more

AI-enabled stethoscope doubles detection of valvular heart disease

New research shows that the use of an AI-enabled digital stethoscope more than doubled the identification of moderate to severe valvular heart disease during routine clinical examinations, compared to a traditional stethoscope.  The US study, ‘Artificial-Intelligence-Enabled Digital Stethoscope Improves Point-of-Care Screening for Moderate to Severe Valvular Heart Disease’, was published today (Thursday, 5 February, 2026) … Read more

Facebook Celebrates 22 Years: From University Network to Global Communication Powerhouse

Archyde facebook Turns 22: A Legacy of Connection and Evolution Table of Contents 1. facebook Turns 22: A Legacy of Connection and Evolution 2. From University Project to Global Giant 3.… You can read the full story here: Facebook Celebrates 22 Years: From University Network to Global Communication Powerhouse. Source link

Sub-terahertz biosensors enable label-free cancer cell identification

Early detection and accurate typing of cancer are critical for improving patient survival rates. While traditional pathology remains the gold standard, it often requires complex sample processing and chemical staining. In a study published in the journal PhotoniX, researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Millimeter Waves at Southeast University and the Zhongda Hospital of … Read more

Brain network discovery opens new path for Parkinson’s treatment

Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million globally, is characterized by debilitating symptoms such as tremors, movement difficulties, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments. While current treatments, including long-term medication and invasive deep brain stimulation (DBS), can alleviate symptoms, they cannot halt progression … Read more

Oura Ring’s CEO on how wearable technology will track our health in the future

Wearable devices have split into two broad categories: Those with screens and those without. The former is a constant companion, sending you notifications and allowing you to keep track of your steps and fitness goals throughout the day. Anyone who’s ever checked their wrist expecting an urgent message only to find a blurry photo of … Read more

Microsoft Teams founder Jigar Thakkar to lead Amazon Quick Suite

Indian American engineering innovator and Microsoft Teams founder and engineering innovator Jigar Thakkar has joined Amazon Web Services to lead its new AI-powered digital workspace Quick Suite product. During his 19-year tenure at Microsoft, Thakkar built large-scale products and served in various leadership positions in Microsoft Teams, Office 365, Dynamics CRM, Bing, Windows and MSN … Read more

Nintendo shares sink 10% as gaming giant faces memory shortage concerns

Nintendo Co. Switch 2 game consoles at a Bic Camera Inc. electronics store in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Nintendo Co. fans from Tokyo to Manhattan stood in line for hours to be among the first to get a Switch 2, fueling one of the biggest global gadget debuts since the iPhone launches … Read more