Science Corp brain implant restores patient’s vision in preliminary trials

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The Science Corp study, called PRIMAvera, examined 38 patients suffering from geographic atrophy (GA) who were implanted with the PRIMA retinal system. Credit: Shutterstock / metamorworks US-based brain-computer interface company Science Corporation has announced preliminary results from testing of its PRIMA retinal implant, finding the device capable of restoring life-like vision to patients who had … Read more

McAfee and Yahoo team up to tackle Deepfakes

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The hot spots in the photo show where McAfee’s deep forgery detection technology is getting … [+] AI generated content McAfee In an age where digital media plays a central role in shaping public opinion, the line between authentic and manipulated content continues to blur. The rise of “deepfakes” — AI-generated content that mimics reality … Read more

Mushroom ‘brains’ can think like human minds, scientists say

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A new study claims that mushrooms have great intelligence to the point that they can make decisions. A group of scientists tested how fungi would grow across block patterns and found that they grew in strategic, resource-conserving ways that demonstrate the ability to communicate throughout the mycelial network. These findings could not only lead to … Read more

The decisive moment for business to accelerate global climate action

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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – SEPTEMBER 23: A woman walks past the COP 29 flag on September 23, 2024 in … [+] Baku, Azerbaijan. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene in November 2024 in Baku. (Photo by Aziz Karimov/Getty Images) Getty Images World leaders gather for COP29 in Baku next month, and … Read more

PepsiCo, Einride to cut greenhouse gases from Frito-Lay deliveries

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Food and beverage company PepsiCo will start using trucks with electric power technology from Sweden … [+] Mobility company Einride to deliver Frito-Lay brand foods in the Memphis, Tennessee area. Einride PepsiCo, the global maker of popular beverages like Pepsi Cola and the Frito-Lay food line, is partnering with Swedish freight moving company Einride to … Read more

On her mind: Native women return to school for careers in science | tidings

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Two local women left good careers and went back to school to pursue careers in science. Christy Eslinger and Lydia Ostmo light up when they talk about science. “Mr. Spock was my favorite,” Lydia said. “I gravitated towards scientists. They were just very curious about the universe and analytical, wanting to understand why things were … Read more

“Junk” genome may actually unlock future cancer treatment

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Dominique Verhelle, co-founder and CEO of NextRNA Therapeutics, which is working on multiple lncRNAs … [+] associated with multiple cancers where there is a significant unmet need. Dominique Verhelle In 2016, Belgian cancer biologist Eleonora Leucci published the first of several papers on a particular RNA molecule called SAMMSON, which was particularly active in melanoma … Read more

Drug shortages create a surprising opportunity for the pharmaceutical supply chain

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Some pharmaceutical companies are facing tremendous pressure to increase production to meet the growing demand for anti-obesity drugs while maintaining drug efficacy and safety standards. This dual pressure brings quality issues to the fore as a major cause of drug shortages. getty Recently, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) FOUND that the ongoing shortage of … Read more