HomeOpen Access NewsTechnological Innovations

Technological Innovations

Breakthrough 3D-printed NiTi bone scaffolds mimic natural bone flexibility

CityU researchers 3D-print NiTi bone scaffolds with 6–7% flexibility, matching natural bone and surpassing current implants.

CRISPR gene editing efficiency triples with DNA-wrapped nanoparticles

Northwestern scientists developed DNA-wrapped nanoparticles that triple CRISPR efficiency, paving the way for safer, more effective gene therapies.

£22 million NIHR investment to boost UK Health and Life Sciences innovation

The NIHR is investing £22 million to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, new technologies, and collaborations across the sector.

UK Government invests £12m to boost agri-tech

The UK government announces £12.6 million in funding to support farming innovation, including robotic harvesters and livestock health monitoring systems, through two new competitions.

AI-assisted robotic surgery: The future of safer, faster operations

Systematic review finds AI-assisted robotic surgery delivers higher precision, fewer complications, and quicker patient recovery - transforming surgical care worldwide.

Johns Hopkins develops quantum sensor for early disease detection

Engineers have pioneered a method to detect molecular vibrations using quantum sensors, potentially revolutionising early disease diagnosis.

Stanford develops brain implant to decode inner speech in paralysis patients

Stanford researchers have created a brain-computer interface that translates imagined speech into text, enabling communication for individuals with severe paralysis.

World-first dual robotic surgery removes throat tumour

A dual robotic system accomplished a groundbreaking throat tumour removal, setting a new standard in surgical precision and patient care.

Quantum study harnesses wave-particle duality for innovative imaging

A groundbreaking quantum study from Stevens Institute of Technology has created a formula that precisely quantifies the "wave-ness" and "particle-ness" of quantum objects, enabling innovative quantum imaging with undetected photons.

NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

Innovator passports to fast-track adoption of cutting-edge NHS care technologies

The UK government introduces 'innovator passports' to streamline NHS adoption of new technologies, reducing red tape and enabling faster nationwide deployment of proven innovations.

Why the Government urgently must focus on the next AI wave  

Aaron Jones of Yepic AI warns that the UK Government’s outdated focus on legacy issues in artificial intelligence regulation is risky.

New AI implant promises drug-free relief for chronic pain

University of Southern California researchers have developed a groundbreaking ultrasound device that could reduce reliance on addictive painkillers for patients with chronic pain.

AI boosts NHS communications but adoption is uneven, new report warns

Over 55% of NHS communications professionals are now using AI tools, with 41% more showing interest. But a new report reveals adoption is patchy, with skill gaps and limited access slowing progress.

‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

New visualisation tool ‘Illusia’ helps researchers target how breast cancer spreads

A new visualisation tool is shedding light on breast cancer spread. This innovative fluorescent probe, called Illusia, allows researchers to observe dynamic signalling within moving cancer cells, potentially opening new avenues for treatment and preventing metastatic spread.

MIT engineers achieve breakthrough in fault-tolerant quantum computing

MIT engineers have achieved a major leap towards fault-tolerant quantum computing by demonstrating an order-of-magnitude stronger nonlinear light-matter coupling. This breakthrough promises nanosecond-speed quantum information readout and processing, significantly accelerating the path to practical quantum computation.

Advertisements


Latest Academic Articles

The latest academic articles from key research stakeholders