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Vision loss and visual impairment have long been a significant concern for human well-being amid an increasingly aging population. In a collaborative effort by researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The University of Waterloo, they have invented a groundbreaking device that utilizes Augmented Reality (AR) technology, revolutionizing navigation for visually impaired individuals on their world. This device offers them a newfound sense of independence and freedom.

Meet CARMEN, short for Cognitively Assistive Robot for Motivation and Neurorehabilitation—a small, tabletop robot designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) learn skills to improve memory, attention, and executive functioning at home.

An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete, the country's state-run National Health Service said Friday, as concerns grow over a reported data dump of patient records.

Bay Area air quality officials have launched an investigation into Tesla, charging the electric automaker with letting massive amounts of harmful toxins escape into the air from its Fremont car factory. In a double blow, an environmental group has filed a new lawsuit against the company over such pollution releases.

Russian authorities said the toxic outbreak came from salads distributed by a popular online delivery service.

We're seeing more big cars on our roads, especially large wagon-style vehicles with a four- or all-wheel drive, known as sport utility vehicles or SUVs. For every passenger car sold in Australia, almost three SUVs are sold.

Climate change is expanding the reach of insect-borne diseases. Las Vegas' exploding mosquito population offers a case study of what's to come.

‘The Lord of the Rings’ actor reportedly lost his footing during a fight scene in the play, and the rest of the show was canceled, as he was hospitalized.

Hair transplant surgery is a common cosmetic procedure performed worldwide. Istanbul, Turkey is a well-liked destination for hair transplant and plastic surgery procedures because of its excellent …

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As an extreme heat wave is gripping parts of South Asia since mid-May, the past week became the most brutal period with the mercury soaring to 50 C in some parts of India and Pakistan and resulting in multiple deaths, stirring a public concern over whether China will bake under a blistering heat wave this summer.

A man carries a child whose head is covered with a towel to protect it from the heat in Jammu, India, on June 2, 2024. India has been experiencing a blisteringly hot summer and a part of capital New Delhi recorded the country’s highest ever temperature at 52.9 C, Reuters reported. The heatwave has claimed over 45 lives in the past 36 hours, Business Standard reported Saturday. Photo: VCG

"It is not in an athlete's DNA to stop and if the conditions are too dangerous I do think there is a risk of fatalities," one rugby player said.

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A long-lasting and expansive heat wave is set to grip the Midwest and Northeast with record-breaking high temperatures this week, ushering in the start of summer with this year’s most significant heat event yet.

A fit professional firefighter is crediting his Apple Watch for helping to save his life when he suffered a heart attack after playing road hockey with his son.

The Princess of Wales announced she will attend the Trooping the Colour, marking her first public appearance amid her cancer battle.

During a new interview, the ‘Civil War’ actor explained how he ‘got a handle’ on his health.

Jaren Munari was born with just one undersized kidney. After years of watching him suffer from chronic kidney disease, his father donated an organ.