John-Paul Smiley
@johnpaulsmiley.bsky.social
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BA, MSc, PhD Futurism, social and political thought, sociology
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Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?
A handful of small, early-stage clinical trials are investigating whether CAR-T therapy can improve symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/can-groundbreaking-cancer-therapy-help-people-multiple-sclerosis-rcna263262
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The 7 top 3D printer deals for beginners from ÂŁ149 in the Spring Sales
These beginner-friendly 3D printers are a steal right now.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-7-top-3d-printer-deals-for-beginners-from-gbp149-in-the-spring-sales
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How Singapore is solidifying its role at the forefront of global genomics
The collaboration with Illumina and A*STAR GIS will accelerate genomics innovation, shortening the path from discovery to real-world impact
https://www.illumina.com/company/news-center/feature-articles/how-singapore-is-solidifying-its-role-at-the-forefront-of-global.html
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Dublin Hospitals Test High-Speed Drone Delivery With Manna
Dublin simulation shows Rotunda Hospital and Manna Air Delivery using high-speed, zero-emission drones for inter-hospital medical transport.
https://dronelife.com/2026/03/13/dublin-hospitals-test-high-speed-drone-delivery-with-manna/
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BMW Group: First humanoid robot introduced in Plant Leipzig
How BMW Group Plant Leipzig is piloting humanoid robots to bring physical AI to production. Read it all here.
https://www.bmwgroup.com/en/news/general/2026/humanoid-robot-in-leipzig.html
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The Wildest Wearables at MWC 2026: Emotion-Reading Pins, Smart Contact Lenses, and Superhero Specs
From crystal-covered earbuds to Batman-style smart glasses, this year's show proved the future of tech isn't in your pocketâit's on your body.
https://uk.pcmag.com/wearables/163625/the-wildest-wearables-at-mwc-2026-emotion-reading-pins-smart-contact-lenses-and-superhero-specs
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Google's new Android XR smart glasses use Gemini to AI-edit your world while youâre still taking the photo
And they come packed with even more AI-powered tools
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/googles-new-android-xr-smart-glasses-use-gemini-to-ai-edit-your-world-while-youre-still-taking-the-photo
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Microsoftâs Copilot Health can connect to your medical records and wearables
Analyze wearable data with Copilot.
https://www.theverge.com/tech/893594/microsoft-copilot-health-launch
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Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch | TechCrunch
This is the largest early-stage funding in Chinaâs brain computer interface industry.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/11/bci-startup-gestala-raises-21-million-for-non-invasive-ultrasound-brain-tech/
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Using Machine Learning to Develop Personalized Vaccines for Cancer
A new tool combines multiple types of data to better support the development of vaccines that target patient-specific pathology.
https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/using-machine-learning-to-develop-personalized-vaccines-for-cancer/
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AI-trained robotic mice to scurry in the Large Hadron Collider
Mouse-sized robot developed by UKAEA and CERN to inspect Large Hadron Collider, highlighting the power of international collaboration.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ai-trained-robotic-mice-to-scurry-in-the-large-hadron-collider
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Graphene-based âartificial skinâ brings human-like touch closer to robots
Robots are becoming increasingly capable in vision and movement, yet touch remains one of their major weaknesses. Now, researchers have developed a miniature
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/graphene-based-artificial-skin-brings-human-like-touch-closer-to-robots
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Engineers demonstrate lightweight 'exoskeleton' that helps stroke survivors walk
A leading cause of disability in the United States is hemiparesis, a condition where impaired motor control, muscle weakness, and spasticity affect one side of the body. Occurring in 80% of stroke sur...
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-lightweight-exoskeleton-survivors.html
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Brain implant detects walking in Parkinsonâs patients in real time
A brain implant can accurately detect when people with Parkinsonâs are walking in their daily lives, a recent study at UCSF shows.
https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/news/brain-implant-detects-walking-parkinsons-patients-real-time/
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India is leading example of digital infrastructure, IMF says | Biometric Update
Systems like digital IDs, payments rails and data exchange layers should be treated like traditional infrastructure. The IMF cites India as a real-world case.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202603/india-is-leading-example-of-digital-infrastructure-imf-says
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UK govât to design and build national digital ID in-house | Biometric Update
Another detail to be ironed out is project cost. A preliminary estimate from November that it will take 1.8 billion pounds over three years still stands.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202603/uk-govt-to-design-and-build-national-digital-id-in-house
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Sci-fi surgery as doctor in UK directs robot to remove a prostate in Gibraltar
Briton with cancer operated on by doctor located 1,500 miles away using four-armed robot fitted with 3D camera
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/06/sci-fi-surgery-as-doctor-in-uk-directs-robot-to-remove-a-prostate-in-gibraltar
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We now know more about the upcoming Samsung XR glasses â including a camera at 'eye level' and a launch window
It looks increasingly likely that we'll see the Samsung XR glasses before the end of the current year.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/everybody-talks-about-whats-the-next-ai-device-glasses-obviously-is-one-of-them-samsung-exec-teases-details-about-its-forthcoming-xr-glasses-and-when-they-might-arrive
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A Smartwatch for Every Occasion: What Wearable to Choose Based on How You're Dressing
From gym-ready trackers to luxury hybrids, these keep you connected without sacrificing style
https://www.menshealth.com/uk/style/watches/g70601481/best-smart-watches-for-men/
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3D-printed heart with McKibben actuators for surgery simulations
A key innovation in this model is the use of McKibben actuators placed inside the heart muscle walls.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/3d-printed-beating-heart-mode
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The 12 Best Smart Home Devices to Turn Your Space Into an Automated Retreat
With great technology comes less responsibility
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/best-smart-home-devices
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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Is Changing for the Better
Pancreatic cancer care enters a new era as surgeons refine robotic Whipple techniques and test personalized vaccines to improve survival.
https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2026/march-2026-volume-111-issue-3/pancreatic-cancer-treatment-is-changing-for-the-better/
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John-Paul Smiley
The Verge
4 days ago
You can now ask Google Maps âcomplex, real-world questionsâ â and Gemini will answer
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You can now ask Google Maps âcomplex, real-world questionsâ â and Gemini will answer
Google is turning Maps into a Gemini-powered tool.
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We Found the Best Running Watches for Everyone, From Athletes in Training to Casual Treadmill Runners
And right now, the most feature-rich Garmin we recommend is 35% off.
https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/g45263771/best-running-watch/
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New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart failure as a result ⯠a condition that impacts 6.8 million Americans and carries a high lif...
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260309/New-CRISPR-technique-boosts-mitochondrial-function-to-treat-heart-failure.aspx
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Heâs one of 23 with this rare disease â now thanks to a stem-cell transplant little Leo is finally home | News24
Leo was born with MECOM-associated syndrome, a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder
https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/hes-one-of-23-with-this-rare-disease-now-thanks-to-a-stem-cell-transplant-little-leo-is-finally-home-20260309-0547
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Tesla Robotaxi Rival Waymo Now Operates In 10 Cities, Touts 200 Million Autonomous Miles Driven: Here's How Other Companies Fair
Alphabet Inc.-backed Waymo announced that it is now operating in 10 cities as the global robotaxi race heats up. Waymo Now Operating In 10 Cities The company announced on February 25 that it was rolli...
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-robotaxi-rival-waymo-now-213044721.html
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Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases on the Moon
Simulated lunar dirt can be turned into extremely durable structures, potentially paving the way to more sustainable and cost-effective space missions, a new study suggests. Using a special laser 3D p...
https://www.universetoday.com/articles/laser-based-3d-printing-could-build-future-bases-on-the-moon
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Innovation in the NHS: personalised medicine and AI inquiry launched - Committees - UK Parliament
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is launching an inquiry into innovation in the NHS, with a focus on personalised medicine and AI.
https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/193/science-and-technology-committee/news/212387/innovation-in-the-nhs-personalised-medicine-and-ai-inquiry-launched/
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ReVision Implant wins FDA breakthrough nod for vision-restoring BCI
ReVision Implant announced today that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Occular visual cortical prosthesis.
https://www.massdevice.com/revision-implant-fda-breakthrough-vision-bci/
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VR headset 'life-changing' for visually impaired football fan
Ryder was born with the conditions microphthalmia and coloboma, which severely impairs his vision.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ygpd3zn85o
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Acrophobia: Student takes exposure therapy to new heights with VR trial
Liam Harte has developed aVR experience that guides users through a series of height-based scenarios.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyg9ew3q00o
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NZ Parliamentary Committee recommends age assurance for social media | Biometric Update
The report says age assurance should be required for people accessing social media in New Zealand to keep people under 16 away from online harms.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202603/nz-parliamentary-committee-recommends-age-assurance-for-social-media
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ABB Robotics Taps NVIDIA Omniverse to Deliver IndustrialâGrade Physical AI at Scale
ABB Robotics and NVIDIA today announced a breakthrough partnership that brings industrialâgrade physical AI to the factory floor.
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/abb-robotics-omniverse/
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Indonesia to ban under-16s from social media, implement standard-based age checks | Biometric Update
The regulation frames age assurance as defense against child exploitation and targets platforms that are specifically intended for children.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202603/indonesia-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-implement-standard-based-age-checks
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Wellcome Sanger Institute
6 days ago
Why does sepsis affect people so differently? Scientists are using genomics to identify distinct immune response patterns that could help identify and treat sepsis early. Learn more đ
https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/10/decoding-sepsis-and-the-secrets-of-the-immune-system/
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Decoding sepsis and the secrets of the immune system - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Sepsis is a killer, responsible for 20 per cent of all deaths around the world. Yet the condition is notoriously difficult to study. Dr Emma Davenport and her team are using genomics to uncover the biological mechanisms at work.
https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/03/10/decoding-sepsis-and-the-secrets-of-the-immune-system/
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Virtual reality may offer a natural escape for young cancer patients
A new study explores how nature-based virtual reality can improve the wellbeing of children undergoing intensive treatments.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/virtual-reality-may-offer-natural-escape-young-cancer-patients
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Retired Oldham nurse given more time with 'game-changer' cancer treatment
Rosemary Andrew from Oldham has been living with renal cell cancer since 2022 and is now receiving a faster immunotherapy treatment
https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/25911367.quicker-cancer-treatment-helps-oldham-nurse-enjoy-life/
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Our Experts' Favorite Products at MWC 2026 | All Things Mobile - Video
Check out the most innovative devices from MWC 2026, from the AI-powered Honor Robot Phone to Qwen's real-time translation glasses. CNET and PCMag experts reveal their favorite products and why they c...
https://www.cnet.com/videos/our-experts-favorite-products-at-mwc-2026-all-things-mobile/
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Samsung teases what to expect from its upcoming smart glasses later this year
Samsung's EVP of its mobile business shared a couple of new details about the company's upcoming smart glasses.
https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-exec-offers-smart-glasses-details-3647219/
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Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patientsâŠ
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260306-japan-approves-stem-cell-treatment-for-parkinson-s-in-world-first
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AI tool predicts repeat heart attack risk for cancer patients
Researchers have developed an AI tool that predicts the risk of further heart attacks in people with cancer.
https://www.digitalhealth.net/2026/03/ai-tool-predicts-repeat-heart-attack-risk-for-cancer-patients/
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China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says
China could see BCI technology move into practical âpublic use within three to five years as products mature, a leading expert said.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-could-see-widespread-use-brain-computer-tech-3-5-years-expert-says-2026-03-07/
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Revolve Labsâ immersive VR training in NHS live surgery success
Allows trainee surgeons and peers to learn complex procedures outside theatre.
https://www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk/business/revolve-labs-immersive-vr-training-in-nhs-live-surgery-succ-9456270/
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Robots that refuse to fail: AI evolves 'legged metamachines' that reassemble and withstand injury
Northwestern University engineers have developed the first modular robots with athletic intelligence. They can be combined and recombined in the wild, recover from injury and keep moving no matter wha...
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-03-robots-ai-evolves-legged-metamachines.html
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Exoskeletons offer consumer robotics a chance to find its footing
Robotic exoskeletons, or devices that can sense and adapt to usersâ movements, providing synchronised assistance to help them walk or climb, are giving consumer robotics a real shot at mainstream succ...
https://www.thinkchina.sg/technology/exoskeletons-offer-consumer-robotics-chance-find-its-footing
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Biometrics back digital government gains around the world | Biometric Update
Digital government was in the spotlight this week on Biometric Update with the release of the OECD rankings and a full day of focused coverage on Tuesday.
https://www.biometricupdate.com/202603/biometrics-back-digital-government-gains-around-the-world
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John-Paul Smiley
UK Health Security Agency
8 days ago
Did you see these stories from some of our female scientists recently? On
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How precision medicine sparks hope for rare disease patients in the UAE
Discover how the UAE is leading the way in precision medicine, offering hope to rare disease patients through advanced genomics and personalized care. Learn about the transformative impact of early ge...
https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/how-precision-medicine-sparks-hope-for-rare-disease-patients-in-the-uae-1.500458190
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FDA grants PMA to Synergyâs cervical disc
Synergy Spine Solutions has received PMA from the FDA for the Synergy Disc, expanding cervical disc replacement options for US patients.
https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/fda-pma-synergy-cervical-disc/
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