Chemists at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have developed an autonomous chemical synthesis robot with an integrated AI-driven machine learning unit. Dubbed ‘RoboChem’, the benchtop robot can outperform a human chemist in terms of speed and accuracy while also displaying a high level of ingenuity. The first-of-its-kind device could significantly accelerate chemical discovery of molecules […]
On the heels of unveiling the long-awaited all-electric Porsche Macan SUV, the company’s chief financial officer Lutz Meschke delivered what could be some dreary news, if it happens: He said that Europe’s plan to ban ICE vehicles by 2035 may get pushed back due to a slowing EV demand, reports Automotive News Europe. “There’s a […]
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. On Tuesday, curiosity finally got the best of me. How potent could Panera’s Charged Lemonades really be? Within minutes of my first sip of the hyper-caffeinated drink in its strawberry-lemon-mint flavor, I understood why memes have likened it […]
NHS England has announced the national rollout of the average waiting time feature to be introduced in the NHS App, for patients referred into a speciality at NHS acute trusts. The rollout follows a trial with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where the introduction of the feature was viewed as a success. From 30 January, a […]
Multi-award-winning embedded systems consultancy ByteSnap Design has announced robust sales in 2023, largely driven by hardware and software projects in the medical devices industry, which in turn has prompted the consultancy to expand its core team to 43. ByteSnap Design has developed software and electronics for many large and small healthcare companies and medical device developers. Healthcare […]
Fliteboard, a leading manufacturer of electric hydrofoil surfboards, announced the launch of its new sub-brand FLITElab* (there’s no more info below, that asterisk is frustratingly part of the name). The announcement coincides with the launch of FLITElab*’s first product, the AMP board, which can help surfers catch a wave, both assisted and electricity-free. While Flitboard’s […]
To further help advance the digital transformation of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, is supporting the Winter Youth Olympics Gangwon 2024 (Gangwon 2024) with its latest cloud technologies. As the official cloud services partner of the IOC, Alibaba Cloud continues to foster a more […]
A team of University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers has received an award to develop a new type of sweat monitor that can be applied to the skin just like a temporary tattoo. The tattoos will assess the molecules present, such as cortisol, giving individuals better insight into their health and serve as a tool for […]
Rural-focused e-clinics chain CureBay scored another Rs 620 million ($7.5 million) in funding as part of a Series A round led by Elevar Equity. This comes on top of the first $6 million it raised in 2022. According to their press release, the additional funds will be used to invest in their membership programme by hiring […]
Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI) has announced eleven winners for its first Irish FemTech call to industry, which sought innovations addressing issues in women’s health with the 11 winners including innovators with solutions such as apps to track symptoms, wearable solutions, and a chatbot for answers to questions on menopause. From a total of thirty-seven […]
