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JMIR news: Looking towards the future of health tech

Recent health tech advancements include drone delivery for organ transportation, AI tools in education with potential risks to childhood development, and early cancer neurotechnology research. Consumer wearables are shifting towards data interpretation, with wearable platforms needed to provide meaningful insights from collected data.

SourceJMIR Publications·JournalJournal of Medical Internet Research·TypeNews article·DateSep 4, 2026

Back to the future: Is light-speed analog computing on the horizon?

Scientists have developed a programmable electronic circuit that harnesses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to perform complex parallel processing at light-speed. This breakthrough has the potential to power next-generation wireless networks, real-time radar, and advanced monitoring in various industries.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 6, 2025

Crafting the future of dysphagia diets with 3D printing

Kyushu University researchers have developed a new 3D bioprinting method to create customized dysphagia diets using controlled radiofrequency and microwave energy. The method produces gels with varying textures, adhesiveness, and water retention suitable for different dysphagia diet requirements.

SourceKyushu University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2025

Microwave technologies give hummus longer shelf life, eliminate preservatives

Washington State University researchers used microwave technology to create shelf-stable hummus without chemical preservatives. Lentil-based hummus retained 75% of vitamin C after treatment, offering a healthier alternative. The innovative process allows for predictable and rapid heating of pre-packaged food.

SourceWashington State University·JournalJournal of Food Process Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2025

Ultra-broadband near-field Josephson microwave microscopy

Researchers have created a superconducting Josephson probe microscope that combines high sensitivity, resolution, and low bias magnetic fields. The device enables spatial-resolved microwave imaging with sub-micrometer resolution, making it suitable for applications in quantum computing, magnonics, and high-frequency electronics.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2025

Discovery made by University of Warsaw scientists may enable network interface for quantum computers

Scientists at the University of Warsaw have developed a device that can convert quantum information between microwave and optical photons, enabling a crucial part of quantum network infrastructure. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in quantum computing, radio-astronomy, and high-speed internet connections.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalNature Photonics·DateOct 5, 2023

Scientists developed 180% relative bandwidth microwave absorber by ultrafast UV laser

Researchers developed a new approach to create a wideband microwave absorption metamaterial using ultraviolet lasers, achieving high absorption performance and control over electrical and magnetic properties. The process enables mass production of complex structures without post-treatment.

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJul 11, 2023