Tag: Analysis

Saliva provides information about possible heart failure. Alzheimer’s, meanwhile, is often diagnosed through an analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after changes in cognitive capabilities. But loss of smell can be an initial warning sign. Enter an American research team and its new nasal swab aimed at early detection. In a 22-person study, different immune and nerve cells were removed...

Edible drones could provide emergency supplies to people and animals. Thanks to a startup in Switzerland, flying robots might also prove useful in a fire. Their particular drones, born out of a research project, are enclosed in a porous, heat-resistant plastic. An internal temperature management system cools and monitors the electronics. Therefore, the drones can use their integrated infrared...

Training AI systems requires less and less energy. At the same time modern AI tools are getting more efficient at creating deepfakes, making impersonations appear real. Now a German startup has developed an AI platform which detects manipulation in media data. The software, also hosted in Germany, combines different AI models. These check whether a face has been swapped,...

Both blood sugar and blood pressure can be measured by smartphone. Now a research team in Japan is using the devices to determine radiation levels on-site in the event of a catastrophe. The team’s mobile solution comprises a foldable scanner with integrated LED light and a radiochromic film (similar to those used in CT scanners). The film changes colour...

In London commuters can select their underground route based on air quality. Flats with mould also present a health risk for their inhabitants. Therefore, a Miami woman has created a startup enabling those affected to verify if health symptoms are related to mould toxicity and receive appropriate treatment. After answering screening questions, patients can undergo targeted tests, encompassing 30 years’...

Music can help identify compromised IT networks. Thanks to AI, however, deep-fakes are becoming increasingly hard to detect. Enter a Hamburg startup and its new software platform, which protects image-based media from manipulation. The team’s patented trust-technology combines cryptography with computer-assisted image analysis. When image-material (photos, videos) is created using the platform, the camera’s properties are converted into a...

Braille characters can be translated using a pen. Now, a science team on America’s west coast is using writing to help diagnose Parkinson’s without breaking the bank. The team’s 3D-printed diagnostic pen is filled with magnetic fluid, while a coil of conductive yarn is wrapped around its barrel. The tip is made from magnetic silicon. When tracing letters directly...

Mini-robots could rid the ocean of microplastics. In Switzerland, a research team is turning to similar technology to analyse water quality, though the outer shell of its mini-robots is made from protein-rich, low-fat fish food. For movement, inspiration came from the so-called Marangoni effect: the robots move across the surface of the water by expelling gas. It is created internally...