A robot has performed eye surgery on humans for the first time
18 June 2018
For the first time, six people have had eye surgery performed by a robot that was able to filter out the tremors from a surgeon's hand
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An AI can now tell how malnourished a child is just from a photo
18 May 2018
A company in Kenya has devised a system that uses artificial intelligence to detect a child’s level of malnutrition from a photo, without bulky equipment or examinations
Robotic implant could help children with rare disorder eat again
10 January 2018
The device lengthens the oesophagus so its two ends can be stitched back together, improving life for children with a birth defect called oesophageal atresia
Video gaming disorder to be officially recognised for first time
20 December 2017
Obsessively playing video games can be so detrimental that the World Health Organization is going to recognise it as a mental health condition
Addicted to tech? A brain chemical imbalance may be to blame
30 November 2017
A study of Korean teenagers suggests a brain chemical imbalance can be a sign of tech addiction. But is it really possible to be addicted to your smartphone?
Robot made from a DNA strand could deliver cargo in your blood
14 September 2017
Micromachine with two feet and two arms could pick up and deliver drugs in the bloodstream or build chemical compounds, one tiny step at a time
Robot suit helps children with cerebral palsy to walk better
23 August 2017
Half of children with cerebral palsy lose the ability to walk by adulthood. A new exoskeleton may improve their walking more than corrective surgery
How US diplomats may have been attacked by sonic weapons in Cuba
15 August 2017
Acoustic weapons are shrouded in mystery - now, US and Canadian diplomats seem to be suffering from the symptoms of an attack. Here's what could have happened
Smart cameras spot when hospital staff don’t wash their hands
14 August 2017
One in 20 people admitted to hospital pick up an infection while they’re there, but cameras tracking people’s movements could spot who’s spreading diseases
Radio powered by your own sweat hints at future of wearables
22 June 2017
A small skin patch harnesses enough power from sweat to run a radio for 48 hours. The same technology could be used to power health sensors of the future
