When it comes to life-threatening situations, relying on voice assistants might not be the wisest choice.1 A study scrutinized the abilities of various voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa, to provide essential information on CPR. The findings were disconcerting, indicating a significant lack of reliability when seeking CPR-related guidance from these AI companions. Dr. Adam Landman,...

There have been rumors that Google records what you say around for years. The company quietly records many of the conversations that people have around its products. And that you can listen to it yourself. But, is all of this true? In an age where almost everyone’s devices come with built-in microphones, it’s a valid...

Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have achieved a groundbreaking feat: keeping a brain functioning independently from the body for several hours using a revolutionary device called the extracorporeal pulsatile circulatory control (EPCC).1 This innovative device could herald a new era in brain research, offering unparalleled insights into the human brain’s inner workings.2 A New...

Electric vehicles seem to be the need of the hour. But as a teenager from Florida realized recently, they come with their own set of problems, particularly the battery. The 17-year-old student from St. Petersburg, Avery Siwinski, was quite delighted after purchasing an EV. She thought that not only was it more eco-friendly, but she...

Girls have the power to change the world, and these young high school students are already doing it. This all-girl engineer team invented a solar-powered tent for the homeless to give them a warm place to sleep at night. All-Girl Engineer Team Invents Solar-Powered Tents for the Homeless Homelessness is on the rise as the...

A Leap Forward for Hydrogen-Fueled Cars In the realm of innovative and sustainable vehicles, plug-in electric cars have taken the spotlight in recent years. However, there’s another contender on the horizon that’s been gaining attention: fuel cell electric vehicles powered by hydrogen. These vehicles, which generate electricity internally through hydrogen fuel cells, have faced their...

In today’s fast-paced world, where time is of the essence, retailers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the shopping experience. The advent of self-checkout machines was hailed as a step forward in providing convenience, but it also raised concerns about the impact on traditional cashier roles. Amidst this evolution, Walmart has been a key...

Access to clean water and electricity is a pressing issue for millions of people worldwide, including 88 million individuals in India.1 The scarcity of clean drinking water is often attributed to factors like dry weather, contaminated groundwater, and resource depletion. In 2020, Madhu Vajrakarur, an electrical engineering student from Andhra Pradesh, India, developed a remarkable...

In a remarkable breakthrough, engineers at RMIT University in Australia have pioneered a cutting-edge technique that enhances the strength of concrete by a staggering 30% through the incorporation of biochar derived from used coffee grounds.1 Turning Coffee Grounds into Strength The key to this innovation lies in the transformation of discarded coffee grounds into biochar...

The need to be able to breathe in any other manner other than through our lungs is likely not something any of us have really thought about. At the very least, not before the COVID-19 pandemic hit and hospitals had more people in respiratory distress than ventilators to offer them. Scientists are now researching alternative...

The ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, Ameca, has raised eyebrows once again with its stunning prediction of what the world will be like 100 years from now. In a recent interview, the robot was asked to delve into the future and provide its verdict on what society would look like a century from now. Surprisingly,...

Luxury and innovation unite in an awe-inspiring creation that challenges the very boundaries of travel. Picture a vessel that effortlessly glides through the endless skies and the serene seas, offering a lifestyle of opulence and sustainability. The brainchild of a German businessman and the visionary Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini, the “Air Yacht” concept has shattered...