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NASA and Google create AI medical assistant for Mars missions

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 • NASA and Google have developed an AI-powered medical assistant called the Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant (CMO-DA) to help astronauts diagnose and treat medical conditions during extended Mars missions and other deep space travel where Earth communication can be delayed up to 20 minutes. • The multimodal AI system runs on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform and processes speech, text, and images, with NASA owning the source code while Google provides cloud infrastructure under a fixed-price subscription agreement. • Initial testing by three physicians, including an astronaut, showed promising diagnostic accuracy rates of 88% for ankle injuries, 80% for ear pain, and 74% for flank pain across three medical scenarios. • The system addresses the critical need for “Earth-independent” medical care as current International Space Station missions rely on real-time communication with Houston and regular cargo deliveries, which won’t be possible for longer Moon and Mar...

FDA approves first eye drops to treat age-related vision loss

https://img.etimg.com/thumb/width-420,height-315,imgsize-15578,resizemode-75,msid-123170411/news/international/us/ditch-your-glasses-breakthrough-eye-drops-approved-by-fda-to-fix-your-near-vision-instantly.jpg The FDA has approved VIZZ, the first aceclidine-based eye drops to treat presbyopia, offering a non-surgical alternative to reading glasses for age-related near vision loss. • VIZZ works by creating a “pinhole effect” through pupil constriction, improving near vision within 30 minutes with effects lasting up to 10 hours from a single daily dose. • Clinical trials involving hundreds of participants over 30,000 treatment days showed no serious side effects, with the drops proving more tolerable than previous treatments like Vuity. • The condition affects over 128 million adults in the United States and nearly two billion people worldwide, representing a massive market for this breakthrough treatment. • LENZ Therapeutics expects to begin distributing samples to eye care professional...

The Best Foldable Phones of 2025: A Comprehensive Comparison

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  The Best Foldable Phones of 2025: A Comprehensive Comparison Foldable phones have evolved from niche novelties to mainstream powerhouses in 2025, offering innovative designs that blend portability with expansive screens. With two primary types—book-style and clamshell—each caters to different needs, from productivity to compact style. This blog post compares the top foldable phones of 2025, highlighting their designs, features, and performance to help you decide which one suits you best. Let’s dive into the foldable revolution! Types of Foldable Phones Foldable phones come in two main designs: Book-Style Foldables : These open like a book, transforming from a standard phone-sized outer screen to a larger, tablet-like inner display (7–8 inches). They’re ideal for multitasking, media consumption, and productivity. Clamshell Foldables : These fold vertically, resembling classic flip phones. They feature a small cover screen for quick tasks and a full-sized smartphone display when un...

iPhone 17 launch soon: Leaked design, price, display, battery and everything else to know

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  The iPhone 17 is set to launch soon as Apple will likely announce it next month. Here is a look at the leaked design, India price, display, battery, chipset, camera and other details. Image credit: Sonny Dickson The iPhone 17 series is likely launching soon Apple could announce it on September 9 or 10 Ahead of the big iPhone 17 event, most of the features have leaked online Apple is gearing up for what could be one of its most important iPhone launches in years, with the iPhone 17 series expected to arrive next month. Although the company is yet to announce the date officially, industry insiders suggest early September as the likely window. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has claimed that September 9 or September 10 could be the unveiling dates, which would be consistent with Apple’s long-standing pattern of holding iPhone events in the second week of September, shortly after the Labour Day holiday in the United States. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s event is expected to showcase four iPhone ...