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Iquitos, Peru cannot be reached by road because of its surrounding jungles and waters, leading to an unwelcome guest: Mosquitoes.

Adding nitrogen to concrete could significantly reduce global levels of potentially harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) created by the construction industry in developing towns and cities, a new study reveals.

Imagine finding your location without GPS. Now apply this to tracking an item in the body. This has been the challenge with tracking "smart" pills—pills equipped with smart sensors–once swallowed. At the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, innovations in wearable electronics and AI have led to the development of ingestible sensors that not only detect stomach gases but also provide real-time location tracking.

Machines can learn not only to make predictions, but to handle causal relationships. An international research team shows how this could make medical treatments safer, more efficient, and more personalized.

Although sub-Saharan areas may seem perfect for solar ovens, many people use wood or coal as the main source of energy for cooking, especially in areas that are not connected to the power grid.

Patients' private data, potentially including their Social Security numbers and financial information, may have been stolen in the hack.

Lawyers for a woman who had filed a lawsuit demanding the right to an abortion in Kentucky have withdrawn the suit after the woman learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity.

Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.

As the international community gathers to discuss Ukraine's post-war recovery, a new analysis led by the University of Oxford demonstrates that green steel should be top of the agenda.

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Protect your skin and sanity this summer with the best mosquito repellents of 2024.

Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.

A compact, lightweight sensor system with infrared imaging capabilities developed by an international team of engineers could be easily fitted to a drone for remote crop monitoring.

Ringing in your ears? These are the best hearing aids for dealing with tinnitus in 2024.

Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.

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A team of researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has introduced an innovative human-following surveillance robot designed to assist individuals with lower limb muscle weakness, a condition prevalent among the elderly and those suffering from neurological and motor system diseases. This cutting-edge technology promises to enhance daily mobility and accelerate recovery, offering a significant boost to rehabilitation efforts.

Less than 1% of the 12 million Australians who traveled to work on Census Day in 2021 rode a bicycle to get there.

The rapid advancement of electronics and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have opened interesting opportunities for the development of technologies for a wide range of applications. These include implantable devices designed to support the treatment of medical conditions, monitor biological processes, or augment human abilities.

Jason Kelce's taken a bizarre stance on X ... claiming he never washes his feet and people shouldn't trust "Big Soap" -- and, many are taking it as a shot at his bro's teammate.