The “Lord of the Rings” Oura Ring: “wearables will prevent diseases”
The CEO of the Finnish company is certain: Oura Ring and other new generation wearables will anticipate problems by changing medicine
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New study: the maximum limit of human life is 150 years
Even by eradicating diseases and stressors there is "something" that stops human life between 120 and 150 years.
A tiny, injectable Chip uses ultrasound to monitor the body
A revolutionary integrated approach that combines communication and power systems produces a new, invisible, injectable chip that can monitor vital signs remotely.
8 Digital health technologies that transform the future of nurses
A recent WHO report highlights the importance of technology in both the education and practice of nurses. Here are the most promising technologies.
Weight reduction, a drug cuts it by 20% in one third of subjects
The results are surprising: a drug can replace weight reduction surgery. It has entered phase III
DMT, a psychedelic drug, promotes the creation of new brain cells
DMT, dimethyltryptamine, a drug used in shamanic rituals, is able to promote the formation of new brain cells by improving (in studies on mice) memory and cognitive ability.
3 (luminous) scenarios for the pharmacy of the future
The pharmacy of the future? A health care and consultancy center, a pharmacological hub and even a research center. Here are 3 possible scenarios.
Aerofarms, vertical farms against food inequalities
Vertical farms in series that produce healthy food and give it free to the population. Better lifestyles as a public service: Aerofarms shows a future path.
The healthiest countries in the world
Before, it was climate, attractions or food that dominated the scene: now other aspects also apply. Here are the healthiest and longest-lived countries to spend the future.
Homo Cosmicus: how space will shape the humans of the future
How will future humans evolve when they colonize space? We don't have photos of Homo Cosmicus, but we can certainly make an identikit of him.
Microsensors have become “nano”. Now the implants are injectable
Thanks to an innovative reading method, data can now be obtained from microsensors less than 1 millimeter in size. The era of injectable implants is born.
Anti-aging, stimulating the ear slows down aging
The ultimate anti-aging remedy? “Tickle” the ear with a sort of pacemaker for the nervous system that produces beneficial effects in those over fifty.
Smartphone anti-theft: Ericsson makes it slippery
Ericsson patents a technology that makes the phone slippery as soon as it ends up in the hands of an attacker. An anti-theft device for smartphones!
Flexible sensors: a revolution. Our life at a glance.
The best medical devices for measuring blood pressure today require a prolonged stay of the patient in the clinic. An experimental sensor can adhere to the skin almost like a tattoo and monitor this parameter in real time 24 hours a day. Why is a wearable sensor a revolution? A flexible and wearable sensor marks the difference between a simple 'photograph' of the patient and a constant path that allows us to perfectly understand what correlations exist between daily activities and the variation... Read more
Smart steering wheel controls vital signs while driving
We have already said a lot about devices that check if you are too drunk to drive, but today a group of German researchers want to take this concept a little further: their 'intelligent steering' constantly monitors the driver's vital functions and changes behavior of the vehicle in their operation. Developed by the Munich Technical University in collaboration with BMW, this steering is equipped with numerous sensors capable of measuring heart rate, oxygenation levels and blood pressure: if … Read more
The invisible impact: how tires pollute our planet
From oceans to soil, the polluting impact of tires is everywhere. Let's find out together how to deal with this problem.
When the future is full of errors: here are the most wrong predictions ever
The failed predictions that defined an era: From personal space travel to unlimited hydrogen, there's a lot of the future still missing
FibeRobo: the intelligent fiber that changes with the climate (and empties the wardrobe)
An interdisciplinary team at MIT has created a fiber that adapts to weather conditions: it can eliminate the need to have different types of clothing for each season.
VIBIS reduces the pain of insect bites with shots of light
VIBIS uses blue phototherapy to soothe itching in 10 seconds, and accelerate skin healing from insect bites.
8 digital trends for August 2021
From travel items to "minimal" fitness via pets: here are the bizarre tech inventions of August 2021
