AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people
Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being used in the homes of vulnerable people in south London to assist in their care. Sutton Council said the scheme sought to provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing them to remain in their own home for longer, while offering peace of mind for their families and carers. […]
Nasa onboard with world’s deepest pool plans
Nasa’s Glenn Research Center has signed an agreement with a company that plans to build the world’s deepest pool in Cornwall for sea and space research. Blue Abyss has applied for planning permission to build the 50m (164ft) deep pool on a 10-acre (four-hectare) site at the Aerohub Enterprise Zone at Cornwall Airport, Newquay. A Blue […]
Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin
Nearly 700,000 women are to be recruited to take part in an NHS artificial intelligence (AI) breast cancer screening trial across the UK. Five different AI platforms will be tested across 30 sites from April to see if the technology can speed up diagnosis as well as free up radiologists. It comes as the government […]
AI sensors aim to boost road safety and cut deaths
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology will be used across the West Midlands to try to cut the number of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads, officials say. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is using AI sensors at 40 locations to record near misses and work out where to bring in safety measures. Mat […]
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
A badly burnt scroll from the Roman town of Herculaneum has been digitally “unwrapped”, providing the first look inside for 2,000 years. The document, which looks like a lump of charcoal, was charred by the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD and is too fragile to ever be physically opened. But now scientists have […]
Hawaii Lawmakers Approve Recreational Cannabis Legalization Bill
Two Hawaii House of Representatives legislative committees on Tuesday approved a bill to legalize recreational cannabis at a joint legislative hearing on the proposal. The measure, HB 1246 from Democratic Rep. David Tarnas, would also bring the regulation of hemp, medical marijuana and recreational cannabis under one new state agency, the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. “This […]
Zadig & Voltaire Founder Lists St. Barths Estate For $49 Million
The French-speaking Caribbean island of St. Barths is known for its glamorous villas and hotels, jet-set crowd and natural beauty. While there’s no shortage of spectacular villa homes and estates on the island, this newly listed $49 million home can easily be considered one of the island’s most impressive. Called Manoir Voltaire, the newly built villa is the vision of […]
Patek Philippe Unveils The New Cubitus Collection
Patek Philippe on Thursday unveiled Cubitus, a new collection of elegant sporty timepieces with a square-shaped slim case with rounded corners, and a dial adorned with horizontal relief embossing. It is the watchmaker’s first new product line in 25 years. This new design is available in three models: The Cubitus Instantaneous Grand Date, Day and […]
The Surprising Sleep Hacks Sleep Specialists Swear By
Good sleep is one of the three building blocks of our health, along with nutrition and movement. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come easily for many, despite our best attempts and intentions. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one in three adults in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep. If you’ve tried everything […]
FireAid benefit donations for Los Angeles top $100 million
The star-studded FireAid benefit concerts brought in more than $100 million for immediate relief efforts and long-term needs in Los Angeles, according to estimates from organizers on Tuesday. More than 50 million viewers watched the shows across 28 streaming platforms, they said. The concerts on Thursday were held at two arenas in nearby Inglewood and featured […]
