Surgeons operate on fetuses in the womb to repair congenital conditions like spina bifida before birth. Current tools only allow for continuous monitoring of the fetus’s heartbeat but not other vital signs. New soft, flexible device fits through an operative port already used for fetoscopic surgery to track heart rate, blood oxygen levels and temperature. In large animal model, the device accurately and precisely tracked vital signs even as the uterus and fetus were moved during surgery. Device could sense fetal distress sooner, enabling earlier interventions to prevent complications.

A recent review article explores how software-based AI systems are changing the design process of solid electrolytes, enabling faster development of solid-state batteries. 

After a cardiac arrest, families and doctors are often faced with agonising uncertainty about a patient’s chances of recovery. This uncertainty is even greater in hospitals with limited resources, where access to advanced diagnostic tools and large datasets is constrained.

Universidad Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) has presented NEXMO Datahub, Madrid’s mobility data space, designed to promote the secure and reliable exchange of data related to infrastructure, logistics and shared mobility across the city. Open to both public and private organisations, the platform aims to foster innovative solutions to achieve smarter and more sustainable mobility.

Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has achieved a significant milestone in the commercial production of spirulina, a highly nutritious microalgae increasingly recognized worldwide for its role in food security, health supplements, and sustainable production systems.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is pleased to announce that Professor Noam Nisan, of the Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Professor Nisan is one of 71 new Fellows recognized this year for achieving significant results through technical innovation and service to the computing community. We extend our sincere congratulations to Professor Nisan on this professional milestone, which reflects his long-standing dedication to the advancement of theoretical computer science.

Catalysts are the “invisible engines” of hydrogen energy, governing both hydrogen production and electricity generation. Conventional catalysts are typically fabricated in granular particle form, which is easy to synthesize but suffers from inefficient use of precious metals and limited durability. KAIST researchers have introduced a paper-thin sheet architecture in place of granules, demonstrating that a structural innovation—rather than new materials—can simultaneously reduce precious-metal usage while enhancing both hydrogen production and fuel-cell performance.