top of page


‘Smart toilet’ monitors for signs of disease, Stanford research finds
The device, an ordinary toilet fitted with gadgets in the bowl, is useful for individuals who are predisposed to certain conditions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2022


Spray-on smart skin uses AI to rapidly understand hand movements
A new type of smart skin developed at Stanford University could potentially revolutionize the way we interact with technology in the future.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2022


Researchers develop a new kind of battery, made entirely from abundant and low-cost material
The need is growing fast for economical, large-scale backup systems to provide power when the sun is down and the air is calm.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 30, 2022


Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 29, 2022


Rockets illuminate electric circuit that powers the Northern Lights
A NASA-funded rocket mission is headed to space to measure the global electric circuit underlying the northern lights.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 29, 2022


ChatGPT can detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease with 80% accuracy
OpenAI’s GPT-3 program can identify clues from spontaneous speech that are 80% accurate in predicting the early stages of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 27, 2022


Researchers discover method to put an end to gender biases on the internet
According to experts, many internet algorithms are based on stereotypes, leading them to associate the sciences with masculinity.
Joshua Shavit
Dec 27, 2022


Novel solid state lithium metal battery can charge an EV in just 15 minutes
By using a solid electrolyte instead of the typical liquid solution, solid-state batteries can store considerably more energy by weight.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 26, 2022


Novel low-cost earbuds make newborn hearing screening accessible
Newborns across the US are screened to check for hearing loss which is important as it helps families better understand their child's health
Joseph Shavit
Dec 23, 2022


Futuristic wireless earbuds clear up calls using deep learning
Microphones in each earbud create two synchronized audio streams providing information to separate sounds coming from different directions.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 22, 2022


Porsche is replacing gasoline with eFuel made from CO2, water and wind energy
Many gas-powered vehicles will be on the roads for decades to come, and eFuels offer the owners a nearly carbon-neutral alternative.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 22, 2022


Groundbreaking battery powered by nuclear waste can last over 1,000 years
Radioactive diamond batteries were immediately acclaimed because they promised a new, cost-effective way of recycling nuclear waste.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 21, 2022


Charging the future through better, safer and less expensive 'water batteries'
Researchers are betting on humble aqueous batteries – with water-based electrolytes – generally regarded as safe, reliable and affordable.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 21, 2022


Solar panel sucks 10 liters of drinking water per day out of the air
The SOURCE hydropanel arrays are now available in the US, where they work in almost every climate, and almost every day of the year.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 20, 2022


Transparent solar cell innovation generates power 1000x more efficiently
Solar panels often get a bad rap for spoiling the appearance of homes and businesses. Yet, this may be about to change.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 20, 2022


Novel 3D live hologram technology can save lives in field hospitals
3D holograms from your phone, television, or phone have been promised for decades but despite being of interest, have yet to materialize.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 20, 2022


Breakthrough solar technology pulls clean drinking water from the air, 24 hours a day
Communities near the ocean can desalinate sea water for fresh water, but doing so requires a large amount of energy and expense.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2022


Powerful LED light safely kills bacteria and viruses without harming humans
A highly efficient LED could one day help countries emerge from the shadows of pandemics by killing pathogens in rooms full of people.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2022


Groundbreaking technology can power your home for days using half the water needed to flush a toilet
Enapter says its electrolyser uses about 2.4 litres of water to generate enough hydrogen for a couple's home for several days.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2022


Wearable skin patch can spot life-threatening conditions deep within the body
A team of researchers have developed an electronic patch that can monitor biomolecules in deep tissues, including hemoglobin.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2022
bottom of page