Researchers have developed a noninvasive method to detect anemia using grayscale photos of the eye’s conjunctiva, taken with standard smartphones. By applying machine learning to spatial and textural features extracted from over 12,000 photos of 565 children aged 5 to 15, the study found strong associations between these features and anemia status. Unlike other approaches, this method does not rely on color analysis or specialized equipment, making it practical for use in low-resource settings. The findings suggest a scalable, affordable tool for anemia screening in children, especially in areas with limited access to laboratory testing.

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) highlighted its latest advancements in defense technology at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition, held April 7-9, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. As the premier maritime exposition in the United States, Sea-Air-Space provided an ideal platform for NRL to demonstrate its innovative contributions to national defense.

Honeybees are essential pollinators for agriculture and natural ecosystems. Stressors like climate change, habitat loss and pesticide exposure threaten their ability to forage for pollen, a critical resource for colony survival. Researchers in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology demonstrate that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based monitoring system combined with a computer model can link the exposure of neonicotinoid pesticides on individual honeybees to the health of the whole colony. 

A new algorithm has been developed to simultaneously estimate multiple shortwave radiation components using data from China's Fengyun-3F satellite. 

The First International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems provide a free, open, and diverse platform for experts, scholars, students and industry professionals from the fields of robotics, biomedical engineering, neural engineering, and related domains. The conference aims to advance the development and real-world application of cutting-edge technologies.