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The human mouth holds a wealth of information about overall health. From body temperature to head and jaw movements during sleep, this data can be essential for understanding health conditions and dental issues. However, collecting such data is often cumbersome and uncomfortable. Researchers from TU Delft, in collaboration with Radboudumc, have developed a groundbreaking new technology: Densor, a battery-free sensor platform that can be worn in the mouth via a standard dental brace or a -bite splint.

The human mouth holds a wealth of information about overall health. From body temperature to head and jaw movements during sleep, this data can be essential for understanding health conditions and dental issues. However, collecting such data is often cumbersome and uncomfortable. Researchers from TU Delft, in collaboration with Radboudumc, have developed a groundbreaking new technology: Densor, a battery-free sensor platform that can be worn in the mouth via a standard dental brace or a -bite splint.

When asked in Arabic about the number of civilian casualties killed in the Middle East conflict, ChatGPT gives significantly higher casualty numbers than when the prompt was written in Hebrew, as a new study by the Universities of Zurich and Constance shows. These systematic discrepancies can reinforce biases in armed conflicts and encourage information bubbles.

Microscopic, single cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrate the value and importance of cutting-edge infectious disease research in Sub-Saharan Africa. The new study - the first of its kind in a Sub-Saharan population - is published in Nature Medicine and reveals previously unobserved differences in the inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in patients who live in Malawi, compared to those who live in western countries.

Google Quantum AI and quantum physicists at Freie Universität Berlin publish groundbreaking results on Hamiltonian operators A research team from Freie Universität Berlin and Google Quantum AI has developed an innovative method for the precise determination of Hamiltonian operators. These are essential for understanding and simulating physical systems and play a key role in quantum technology.

An AI method developed by Professor Markus Buehler finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials. Imagine using artificial intelligence to compare two seemingly unrelated creations - biological tissue and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9." At first glance, a living system and a musical masterpiece might appear to have no connection.

As part of the LIMITLESS project, scientists from EPFL, HEIG-VD and Swisspod have completed the longest-ever vacuum capsule journey in Europe's first operational Hyperloop test facility.

Scientists have taken inspiration from the way sunlight passes through clouds to discover an entirely new way of controlling and guiding light. The breakthrough research, led by physicists from the University of Glasgow, allows light waves to be guided around curved paths tunnelled through opaque materials which would normally scatter them in all directions.

Innovation tackles long-standing challenge in cataract procedures by making surgical materials visible under blue light Cataracts-a condition that causes clouding of the eye's lens and deteriorating vision-will affect nearly everyone who lives long enough. Now Johns Hopkins scientists have pioneered a new color-changing hydrogel that could reduce complications from cataract surgery, one of the world's most commonly performed procedures.

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to. The latest research, led by the University of Glasgow and published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), used AI to create real time face transformations in order to investigate the social signals that influence the beginnings of romantic attraction.

Parents' cellphone use can have a direct impact on their preteens' mental health, according to a study. The effects include increased hyperactivity and inattention. There have been numerous studies of the effects of screen time on children. But kids aren't the only ones using cellphones; parents are just as likely to be seen glued to their devices at the park, at a restaurant and at home.

A team of researchers from the Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC, UIB-CSIC), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), has experimentally demonstrated that indirect connections in a social network have a significant impact on the adoption of innovations.

The EU AI Act is designed to ensure that AI is transparent and trustworthy. For the first time, ETH computer scientists have translated the Act into measurable technical requirements for AI. In doing so, they have shown how well today's AI models already comply with the legal requirements. Researchers from ETH Zurich, the Bulgarian AI research institute INSAIT - created in partnership with ETH and EPFL - and the ETH spin-off LatticeFlow AI have provided the first comprehensive technical interpretation of the EU AI Act for General Purpose AI (GPAI) models.

Birmingham-led study finds AI-powered models match ophthalmologists in diagnosing infectious keratitis, offering promise for global eye care improvements Eye care specialists could see artificial intelligence help in diagnosing infectious keratitis (IK), a leading cause of corneal blindness worldwide, as a new study finds that deep learning models showed similar levels of accuracy in identifying infection.

Thanks to a newly developed surgical robot, reconstructive surgery can be performed more safely and accurately in the future. This is also expected to lead to fewer complications and faster patient recovery. On October 18 , plastic surgeon Tom van Mulken of Maastricht UMC+ obtained his doctorate in research into this robot, which can significantly improve the precision and efficiency of microsurgical procedures.

Can exoskeletons make strenuous activities easier and allow people to do hard work for longer and in a healthier way? A study by TU Graz says yes, but not always. Hard physical work is not healthy for anyone in the long term. Sooner or later, many people suffer from back, joint or muscular complaints.

New blood test quickly detects earliest signs of heart attack With heart attacks, every second counts. A Johns Hopkins team has developed a fast, accurate diagnostic tool that could speed results to physicians or first responders. With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.

By using a 3D printer like an iron, researchers can precisely control the color, shade, and texture of fabricated objects, using only one material. Multimaterial 3D printing enables makers to fabricate customized devices with multiple colors and varied textures. But the process can be time-consuming and wasteful because existing 3D printers must switch between multiple nozzles, often discarding one material before they can start depositing another.

New 3D Printing Technique by TU Delft and MIT Delivers High-Resolution Textures from a Single Material Researchers at Delft University of Technology and MIT have developed a novel 3D printing technique called Speed-Modulated Ironing , enabling high-resolution surface textures and colour gradients using just a single material.

With the help of VR glasses and playful exercises, tele-rehabilitation of patients is to be made more effective and attractive.