Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) are helping machines become more emotionally aware, using a new method that allows them to better recognise human facial expressions. 

As the development of smart contact lenses is on the rise, concerns about radiation exposure and eye health continue to grow, posing potential risks such as cataracts and ocular disorders. Addressing this challenge, researchers at Waseda University have developed advanced MXene-coated lenses that shield the eyes against electromagnetic radiation while maintaining hydration and high optical clarity. This wearable breakthrough opens new possibilities for safer, next-generation eyewear technologies in healthcare and beyond.

An ‘AI scientist’, working in collaboration with human scientists, has found that combinations of cheap and safe drugs – used to treat conditions such as high cholesterol and alcohol dependence – could also be effective at treating cancer, a promising new approach to drug discovery.

A group of astronomers from across the globe, including a team from the University of Washington and led by Queen’s University Belfast, have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.