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Health Tech Tool Detects Vital Signs via Video

At an international health conference this week, scientists with the University of Washington and Microsoft Research will virtually present new technology that allows medical providers to remotely check a patient’s pulse and heart rate. The tool uses the camera on a...

Will the Pandemic Spur a Smart Rebirth for Cities?

Cities traditionally have been bustling hubs where people live, work and play. When the pandemic hit, some people fled major metropolitan markets for smaller towns — raising questions about the future validity of cities. It’s true that we’re still months away...

Enabling Flying Robots in Cramped Spaces

Flying robots are among the most challenging domains of robotics, but the achievement of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) assistant professor Kevin Yufeng Chen and team is exciting news. The researchers have built a new generation of tiny, agile drones,...

How Self-flying Drones Help Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines

Self-flying drones are helping speed deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana. Zipline CEO Keller Rinaudo joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss. AKIKO FUJITA: Self-flying drones have been a tool to distribute critical medical supplies during the pandemic. Now,...