Traveling in space "disables" the immune system of astronauts
A new study shows the enormous challenges that microgravity poses for astronauts: it reduces the activity of genes in white blood cells, fundamental to the immune system
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Inclusive Tech Lab, Microsoft creates adaptive accessories for those with disabilities
Three "customizable" projects to transform accessories into IT hubs for those with disabilities: this is the Inclusive Tech Lab project.
Air4All, an airplane seat that becomes a wheelchair for disabled people
All seats on the plane can be used either with a seat or with a wheelchair. Does it seem little to you? For passengers with reduced mobility it is a revolution.
Fifth Ingenium, high-tech startup to break down the barriers of disability
Fifth Ingenium, an innovative startup, faces the obstacles of disability with advanced technological solutions. And I really think it's the right way.
Freeing cities from the dictatorship of the automobile: instructions for use
Car-dependent cities pose a danger to health, the environment and public safety. It's time to rethink urban spaces to cut traffic and smog.
VASA-1, Microsoft's AI creates super realistic characters from just one photo
VASA-1, Microsoft's revolutionary AI model, takes computer-generated talking faces to a new level of realism.
Longevity, time of revolution: it will matter how we age, not how much
For Andrew Scott it's time for a second longevity revolution: not just longer lives, but healthier ones. We need to rethink healthcare, work, pensions and cultural norms.
I'm telling you about Mastervoice, the 80s voice assistant that anticipated Alexa and Siri
Story of a voice assistant that controlled lights, made phone calls and set timers, all through voice commands, 40 years before Alexa and Siri.
Uni-One, Honda's extended reality is the art of moving while sitting
Honda's Uni-One transforms mobility into extended reality adventures, promising revolutionary entertainment
Ringbot arrives, the single-wheel robot that never falls
This single-wheel robot can represent an interesting option for urban mobility: compact, efficient, and autonomous if necessary.
Accessibility and autonomy for the elderly: tools and devices
In the current demographic panorama, in Italy over 7 million people are aged 75 and over, equal to 11,7% of the total. And of these over 75s, 42% are multichronic, that is, they suffer from three or more chronic pathologies. The growing number of people of advanced age, with difficulties or disabilities, underlines the crucial importance of facilitating the mobilization of this vulnerable population. Fortunately, there are aids that can help improve autonomy, safety and standard of living. With this term… Read more
Neuralink begins testing on humans: reactions from the scientific community
Neuralink's move towards human testing raises debates in the scientific field: on the one hand there is hope, on the other there is concern about the implications.
Braille, a robot has been developed that reads it at double the speed of humans
Research develops robotic sensor for reading braille – a significant advancement in imitating human tactile capabilities.
How to choose the most suitable stairlift: advice and suggestions
Since there are numerous types of stair lifts on the market, it is crucial to find the most suitable model based on your needs. Real support for the elderly and for people with disabilities, let's see what influences the choice. What to take into consideration? Buying a stairlift is not so easy, in particular because you always have to do research before opting for a model, without considering your needs, which absolutely remain the first criterion. For … Read more
HRW Report Reveals: Meta's Global Censorship of Pro-Palestinian Content
Human Rights Watch: Meta fails to meet human rights commitments, continuing pro-Palestinian censorship despite promises of change
MindPortal: communicate with AI using only your thoughts
MindPortal reveals a non-invasive optical brain-computer interface, for direct communications between human thought and AI like ChatGPT
Guide dog, a robot from ETH Zurich accompanies the blind
The RoboDog project aims to offer a technological solution for assisting the blind
Remote work, halved emissions
From the office to the home office: here's how remote working is changing our daily impact on polluting emissions.
Victoria's Secret launches the first line of adaptive lingerie for disabled people
From the hook-and-eye to the magnet, Victoria's Secret reinvents lingerie in an adaptive way: and the inclusive evolution has paid off.
Artificial uterus, close to human tests: what awaits us, between science and the future
The innovation of the artificial womb, ever closer, can revolutionize the care of premature newborns, but it also raises ethical and technical questions.
Digital freedom, because between now and 2035 we could be a boiled frog
From government approval of apps to banning of VPNs: are we a boiled frog? Overview of history and predictions on the erosion of digital freedoms
