Scientists have created a hearing aid which relies on the user’s own brain waves to tune into specific people and things, drowning out background noise. The device, developed at Columbia University in New York, uses speech-separation algorithms with neural networks, complex mathematical models that imitate the brain’s natural abilities. The system first separates out the … Read more
Women who suffer the tragedy of stillbirth are four times more likely to develop Lupus in later life, study finds Experts analysed the outcomes of more than 100,000 recorded pregnancies They found an association between stillbirths and connective tissue disorders However, the team noted that the correlation with Lupus was the strongest The first detectable signs … Read more
Chimpanzees develop their own local cultures and customs by imitating each other, researchers reveal Scientists from the Max Planck Institute studied chimpanzee behavior in Africa They used cameras and site samples from more than 40 different locations They found many locations had their own local customs These included different methods of ‘termite fishing’ to get … Read more
Former HTC executive unveils a new 5G VR headset with a Sims-like virtual city as its interface and front-facing cameras to support arm and leg tracking for gestural controls Ex-HTC CEO Peter Chou has announced a new 5G virtual reality company Called XRSpace, the company’s first product will be Mova, a VR headset Instead of … Read more
Could an inhaler fight off coronavirus? British scientists develop a treatment to help patients battle the disease as soon as symptoms start Researchers in Southampton will give 120 Covid-19 patients new inhalers The technology uses an experimental drug that boosts the immune system Experts hope it will stop people entering the deterioration phase of the … Read more
One in three patients who fall severely ill with coronavirus develop dangerous blood clots that may be contributing to their deaths, a leading scientist has warned. The clots, also known as thrombosis, can become fatal if they migrate to major organs in the body and cut off their blood supply. The blockages can trigger heart attacks, … Read more
Survivors of child abuse are TWICE as likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life, study finds Survivors of child abuse are 71% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease Survivors are also at 42 per cent greater risk of developing high blood pressure. People who suffered emotional, sexual or physical abuse as a minor are also … Read more
Psychosis may be another symptom of COVID-19: Study suggests some people suffer HALLUCINATIONS after contracting coronavirus Study found evidence up to 4% of patients could suffer some form of psychosis Comes from Australian scientists who reviewed 14 pieces of research Can be treated with low doses of anti-psychotic medication, study suggests Here’s how to help people … Read more
Microsoft and Intel develop antivirus software that turns malware into 2D images that can be examined by a neural network The software, called STAMINA, converts malware bits into 2D images It then examines those images using computer visions software The approach could reduce the number of data points examined by software It has shown a … Read more
Concorde was a turbojet-powered supersonic passenger jet that was operated until 2003. It had a maximum speed over twice the speed of sound at Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 k per hour at cruise altitude) and could seat 92 to 128 passengers. It was first flown in 1969, but needed further tests to establish … Read more