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First heart is 3D printed with patient's own cells
Cardiac structures have been previously 3D printed, and now scientists have 3D printed a heart containing blood vessels, cells and chambers, using patients’ own biological material.
Researchers make predictions about future fatal stabbing events based on data analytics
Criminologists from the University of Cambridge are using 12 months’ worth of knife crime data to help make predictions about future fatal stabbing events in London neighborhoods.
Vector flow imaging aids diagnostics for pediatric heart patients
The technology was used for the first time to analyze the hemodynamics in children with congenital heart defects.
Report: University will be the first in Japan to take roll call with facial recognition technology
A university in Japan is poised to become the first in the country to check student attendance using facial recognition technology, according to reports.
Academic publisher publishes first machine-generated book
Academic publisher Springer Nature has published what is reportedly the first machine-generated book.
Video: Malware can counterfeit cancer on medical images
Malware can be designed to tamper with medical scans for a variety of nefarious reasons.
Watch how space pants soothe PAD patients
A piece of astronaut apparatus is being tested as a means of providing in-home therapy and relief for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Jail in China to thwart escape attempts with AI, facial recognition
A prison in northern China is preparing to link each of its jail cells to an artificial intelligence (AI) network to monitor prisoners and thwart escape attempts and other illegal behaviors.
Netflix algorithm used for faster biological imaging
An algorithm created to improve Netflix's ability to predict movie preferences is being applied to Raman spectroscopy.
Watch how smart pajamas can benefit sleep patterns
Sleepwear inconspicuously integrates sensing elements and portable power sources to track heartbeat, breathing and other parameters as the user slumbers.
Kickstarter launches for robot therapy dog
To improve the quality of life for seniors and people living with dementia, a robotics company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the development of a robot therapy dog.
Finland jails employ inmates to train AI
Inmates in two Finnish prisons are training artificial intelligence (AI) for an information research startup.
Cruise liner trains staff using virtual reality
To demonstrate that virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will have a place in the future workspace, VR startup Pixvana has teamed with cruise line operator Seabourn to develop VR training for the cruise line’s wait staff.
Schools in Japanese city to use AI to prevent bullying
Teachers and administrators in the Japanese city of Otsu will soon be getting a new weapon in their fight against school bullying: artificial intelligence (AI).
Video: Simulation system designed to teach spinal manipulation skills
The tool supports learning mobilization techniques through real-time visual feedback and deformation-based passive haptic feedback.
Rapid detector for dopamine could speed diagnosis of Parkinson's, other diseases
This is the first rapid dopamine detector, and because it can be administered at the patient's side, it is cost-effective as well as fast.
Rapid disease diagnosis possible with portable dopamine detector
The tool could enable clinicians to dispense with the time-consuming plasma separation and analysis processes dependent on access to complex laboratory equipment.
Survey reveals half of US workers would hand over certain job-related tasks to robots
According to a new survey, nearly half of American office workers would happily delegate work tasks that they dislike to robots and artificial intelligence (AI).
Machine learning engineer tops Indeed's list of 25 best jobs
According to a new survey, machine learning engineer tops the 2019 list of best jobs in the U.S.
Rib-attached bioreactor grows bone for jaw repair
A bioreactor technique grows custom-fit bone implants from a patient’s rib to repair jawbone injuries.