Portable 'cold plasma' wand prototype could destroy germs in seconds
It could sanitize both hard and soft surfaces.
Hospitals
DeepMind’s data deal with the NHS broke privacy law
The pair's initial agreement "failed to comply" with the UK's Data Protection Act.
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Pacemakers are far more vulnerable to hacking than we thought
A team of researchers find 8,000 bugs in pacemaker codes.
Scientists want to define just how smart robot surgeons are
Preparing for a world with fully autonomous robot surgeons.
4Meet the automated triage nurse of the future
It takes your weight, blood pressure and pulse oximetry within three minutes.
NHS to use Uber and startup Cera for at-home patient care
Cera will use Uber to transport carers and help patients attend hospital appointments.
NASA's Martian tech is helping hospitals eliminate bedsores
The SEM Scanner can detect deadly pressure ulcers 10 days before they reach the skin's surface.
11The robot revolution starts with data entry and small talk
Robots are going to work in Japanese banks, hospitals and schools, but keep your expectations low.
