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Academic publishes book on AI and business agility

A University of East London academic has published a book exploring how businesses can use AI, blockchain, and data analytics to become more adaptable and innovative. The publication argues that digital transformation is about people, strategy, and responsible leadership, not just technology.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Lifestyle, not age, predicts smart home success for older adults

A recent study reveals that an individual's readiness to adopt smart technology is deeply tied to their specific experience within their home and community. Researchers identified specific clusters within the older population, ranging from tech-ready urbanites to those in more traditional or isolated residential settings.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Your P@ssw0rds! no longer have to cause anxiety

Researchers at Texas A&M University created HIPPO, a browser extension that generates unique passwords for each website without storing them. Participants preferred HIPPO over traditional password tools for ease and security, reporting higher satisfaction rates.

Helping ensure science is at the heart of mindful eating technology design

Lancaster University researchers created a new toolset to guide developers in designing digital technologies that support mindful eating. The toolset, MEDEC cards, provides practical guidelines for designers and health practitioners, aligning with evidence-based health research and ensuring safe and effective solutions.

AI tool may spot adhd years before children are diagnosed

Researchers developed an AI tool that analyzes routine electronic health records to predict ADHD risk in children years before a typical diagnosis. The model accurately identified risk in children age 5 and older, with consistent performance across patient characteristics.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

New findings shed new light on ageing and the ‘digital divide’

A new study by Lancaster University found that cognitive ability, education, and employment status are key factors influencing internet use among older adults, not age itself. The study analyzed data from over 6,000 people aged 50+ and found that most older adults in England regularly use the internet.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New 4D model advances precision treatment for heart failure

A new 4D digital heart model has been shown to improve patient outcomes in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for heart failure. The model, developed at the University of Calgary, enables personalized pacemaker placement, leading to a 10.8% increase in heart function compared to standard care.

Taking the long view on teen social media ban impacts

Researchers from Flinders University emphasize the need to consider mental and physical health, school performance, and digital literacy when evaluating the ban's success. They also warn that restricting access may have limited impact unless platforms build safer environments.

Goal-setting apps can backfire if goals are too easy – or too hard

A recent study from the University of Technology Sydney found that users who set moderately challenging weekly targets were more likely to remain active and engaged with their apps. This suggests that smarter goal-setting, rather than more goal-setting, may be key to sustained digital engagement.

GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

As health care goes digital, patients are being left behind

A new study by UCSF found that most healthcare systems are neglecting to ask patients if they have access and skills to use digital tools, despite increasing online care demands. The lack of assessment is particularly concerning for uninsured patients, who often experience worse health outcomes.

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

AI-powered robot vehicles team up to fight fires

Collaborative teams of AI-powered robots successfully navigated and extinguished simulated and hybrid simulation-physical fires, demonstrating a 99.67% success rate in real-world deployment potential.

SwRI to create advanced Product Lifecycle Management system for the Air Force

Southwest Research Institute is developing a comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management system to store and organize decades of scattered records and data for the US Air Force. The system aims to improve aircraft efficiency and safety by using data, modeling, and analytics to perform repairs and maintenance before problems occur.

Porto Summit drives critical cooperation on submarine cable resilience

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has reaffirmed the need for critical cooperation on submarine cable resilience, with a focus on shortening repair times and supporting underserved regions. The Porto Summit Declaration and recommendations aim to bolster international cooperation across governments and industries.

Tracker to help manage Long COVID energy levels created by researchers

A team of researchers at Lancaster University has created a digital platform called 'Pace Me' to help people with Long COVID manage their energy levels. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that the intervention was safe and well-received, but did not outperform standard care in reducing symptoms.

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Agents team up to strengthen AI safety checks

A new approach uses multiple LLM agents collaborating through iterative interactions to improve AI safety checks, outperforming existing methods in F1-score and achieving better trade-offs between catching harmful and harmless prompts. The system divides work into two teams: generator and analyzer, with logs capturing past mistakes and...

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

ECU study shows AI strengthens agility and engagement

A new study by Edith Cowan University found that AI technologies boost marketing agility, leading to stronger stakeholder engagement. The research also highlights the importance of adapting to AI adoption to achieve sustained competitive advantage.

Contactless pulse measurement falters at high heart rates

Researchers analyzed AI methods for detecting pulse rates from facial video recordings and found significant errors at elevated heart rates. The study highlights weaknesses in remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technique under challenging conditions.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

The avatar in a wheelchair

Researchers investigate how people with disabilities feel when their avatars depict them the way they see themselves. Most participants reported positive feedback when their avatar reflected their disability, and many felt comfortable expressing their identity in virtual reality.

Stress and a toxic workplace culture can cause insider cybersecurity threats

A new study by Emmanuel Anti at the University of Vaasa suggests that empathetic security models can strengthen cybersecurity practices and prevent insider threats. The research proposes co-creating cybersecurity policies with employees, focusing on understanding their needs, motivations, and emotional well-being.

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Building Resilience into Networks - 6G Flagship’s 15th white paper

The new white paper outlines how next-gen networks can sense trouble, remain online, and learn from failure through distributed intelligence. It describes a cognitive loop where the system perceives, readjusts its state, interprets anomalies, and acts with purpose to turn vulnerability into valuable knowledge.

AI and extended reality help to preserve built cultural heritage

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed an immersive digital co-pilot to support conservators in restoring historic buildings. The tool uses spatial computing technologies and augmented reality to provide structural analysis insights, enhancing decision-making and disseminating heritage knowledge.

New study suggests chiral skyrmion flows can be used for logic devices

Researchers at Waseda University have demonstrated a transformative approach for realizing skyrmion logic based on fluidic principles, utilizing the flow behavior of many skyrmions to simplify device operations. This breakthrough enables the development of nanofluidic logic gates with reduced complexity and improved stability.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

AI world model to simulate the Earth System

Researchers develop a new AI approach to simulate the Earth system, enabling better estimates of local impacts on ecosystems and societies. The WOW project aims to couple AI models across scales of space and time, revealing hidden connections in the climate system.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

IEEE study reviews novel photonics breakthroughs of 2024

Researchers reviewed novel photonics breakthroughs of 2024, focusing on coupling free electrons with nonlinear optical states in integrated photonic microresonators. This enables ultrafast electron-beam modulation and novel research opportunities for electron imaging and spectroscopy.

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

New low-cost, efficient single-photon source for powering future quantum internet

Researchers have developed a highly efficient fiber-coupled single-photon source that generates photons directly inside an optical fiber, reducing transmission loss. This breakthrough enables the creation of secure quantum communication networks and paves the way for next-generation all-fiber-integrated quantum computing technologies.

Researchers develop new indicators to detect loneliness risk in remote work

Researchers developed two new indices to analyze workplace chat data and identify employees at risk of loneliness. The study found a potential link between active online communication and stronger in-person social connections, but also noted that private messages may not accurately reflect feelings of loneliness.

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

"A DNA search engine"

The MetaGraph digital tool enables fast and accurate searching of vast DNA sequence datasets, streamlining genetic research. By indexing raw data with metadata, researchers can identify specific mutations and rare hereditary diseases in patients, accelerating discoveries in fields like antibiotic resistance.

Scientists develop end-to-end encryption for git services

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed end-to-end encryption for git services, protecting sensitive code from cybersecurity threats. The encryption aligns seamlessly with existing platforms like Github and Bitbucket, reducing computational resources needed while encrypting only edits.

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

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.

Third dimension of data storage

Scientists successfully created three-dimensional skyrmion tubes in synthetic antiferromagnets, which move differently than two-dimensional counterparts. This breakthrough enables the potential for a third dimension of data storage, essential for brain-inspired computing and quantum computing.