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Early trial hints at a radical new fix for type 2 diabetes
NYU researchers are hacking the human body — one disease at a time
Samphire headband approved to treat PMDD mood symptoms in Europe
The approach could offer a more biocompatible way to power implants
Learn how ice, wind and vegetation load overhead distribution lines at the same time
Phantom Neuro captures reliable muscle signals with less invasive surgery
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Users get round-the-clock hearing with no visible external hardware
Changing habits may be the hardest engineering challenge of all
How a breakthrough in electromechanical energy conversion helped shape the motors and generators that drive modern industry
Early BCI users reveal what the technology gives—and takes
Smart contact lenses might one day measure body chemistry throughout the day
For 15 years, this test pilot has helped shape exoskeleton tech
In live pigs’ stomachs, the battery lasted for three days while powering a wireless RFID system
As autonomous AI agents work together, verifying their actions, enforcing security policies, and maintaining accountability becomes increasingly difficult
LED sensor band could end sweat-triggered prosthetic shutdowns