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South Korean researchers invented contact lenses that repair their own scratches when exposed to UV light for just one hour. The breakthrough could save millions of lens wearers money while cutting down on plastic waste.
Getting contact lenses that actually fit could soon take just one appointment instead of multiple visits and weeks of waiting. Canadian researchers developed a way to 3D print perfectly customized lenses in 20 minutes.
Japanese researchers are developing contact lenses that display information and monitor health conditions, aiming to bring the technology to market by 2030. The innovation could help prevent blindness and track diabetes while putting Japan at the forefront of wearable tech.
Japanese scientists created a contact lens that monitors eye pressure in real time, offering hope for millions at risk of glaucoma-related blindness. The breakthrough could transform how patients manage the leading cause of preventable vision loss.
OpenAI just launched a feature that lets ChatGPT users choose a trusted contact who'll be notified if the AI detects serious mental health concerns. The optional safety tool builds on protections introduced after a teenager's tragic death last year.
In 1991, Dr. Madhumala Chattopadhyay became the first woman to peacefully contact the Sentinelese, one of the world's most isolated tribes. Her groundbreaking approach proved respect and patience could bridge centuries of isolation.
Australia's National Rugby League just became the country's first major sports league to limit how much physical contact players endure during practice. The groundbreaking safety rules aim to reduce concussions and brain injuries across both men's and women's teams.
Three family members who had closest contact with a Nipah virus patient in India tested negative, signaling the deadly outbreak may be contained. Health officials say community spread appears unlikely as monitoring continues.
When a rare virus arrived at their borders, South African health officials showed the world how fast response saves lives. Within 24 hours of the first alert, they identified the pathogen and began tracking dozens of potential contacts.
A new factory in Angola is making affordable eyeglasses more accessible across Africa, producing 400,000 lenses in just two years. The facility now employs 50 workers and plans to expand production while exporting to neighboring countries.
Scientists have created a contact lens that tracks eye pressure in real time and releases glaucoma medication exactly when needed. The breakthrough could help millions avoid preventable blindness from a disease that often goes undetected until it's too late.
Graduate student Everett MacArthur and Ohio State astronomers used artificial intelligence to discover several ultra-rare quasar gravitational lenses, unlocking new ways to understand how galaxies and black holes form together. The breakthrough shows how AI can help scientists find cosmic treasures hidden in massive telescope data.
A Japanese contact lens maker just launched Malaysia's most advanced medical device factory, creating 150 jobs and positioning the country as a global hub for precision healthcare manufacturing. The billion-ringgit smart factory in Kulim will supply contact lenses to Japan, Germany, and the US while training the next generation of Malaysian engineers.
Scientists are now preparing humanity for one of the most profound moments in history: discovering we're not alone in the universe. The SETI Institute's new Discovery and Futures Lab brings together astronomers, philosophers, ethicists, and social scientists to help us get ready.
MIT engineers solved a problem everyone thought was impossible: making hydrogels that let skin breathe. The breakthrough could mean bandages, heart monitors, and contact lenses that work better and last longer without irritation.
OpenAI is launching a new ChatGPT feature that lets users designate a loved one to receive alerts if the system detects they might be in a mental health crisis. The safety tool aims to provide an extra layer of support for the platform's 900 million weekly users.
Scientists created a flexible plastic film covered in tiny pillars that physically tears apart viruses without chemicals. The breakthrough could transform everything from phones to hospital equipment into self-sanitizing surfaces.
Scientists created a flexible plastic film covered in microscopic pillars that physically rips viruses apart within an hour, destroying 94% of particles without chemicals. The breakthrough could turn everyday surfaces like phone screens and hospital tables into invisible disease fighters.
Australian researchers just proved you can slash plastic chemicals in your body by half in just seven days. The secret? Simple changes to how your food touches plastic.
Japanese scientists created health sensors so thin and transparent they're invisible on skin, removing the awkwardness of wearing medical devices. The breakthrough could make health monitoring as natural as wearing contact lenses.
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