Our Scans · (ZY.4.24) Science And Technology Studies · Weekly Summary

• [New] In a groundbreaking study that could shape the future of computing and materials science, a team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has discovered a new type of magnetism-dubbed p-wave magnetism - in a crystalline compound of nickel iodide. Blogger
• [New] A recent McKinsey & Company study reported the potential for automated technology and improved task delegation to free up 15% of clinicians' time, allowing them to dedicate more time to direct patient care and driving greater job fulfilment. Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare
• [New] Samsung's case study focused on its Omni AI support system, which will utilize advanced artificial intelligence technology to empower customers with personalized and proactive assistance. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Chinese study identifies a previously unexplored vulnerability in stealth technology. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] In fact, according to The Impact of Technology in 2025 and Beyond: an IEEE Global Study, 48% of experts said a top potential use for AI is real-time cybersecurity vulnerability identification and attack prevention. Best Information Security SIEM Tools, Software, Solutio
• [New] In Thailand, Chulalongkorn University is among the first to study the potential of the V2G technology through a collaboration with Nissan Motor (Thailand), and Haup Car, using the Nissan LEAF, a Nissan EV model. Automotive World
• [New] BCI technology has the potential to transform numerous fields of study, including healthcare, smart environments, neuromarketing and advertising, neuro-ergonomics, security, education, games and entertainment, and so on. Telecom Review
• [New] The Pentagon has been using Neurable's portable technology to study traumatic head injuries in soldiers, for instance, and that research could have practical applications in sports. Vox
• [New] Moderna will use IBM's quantum computers and generative AI systems to better study potential mRNA technology and create new vaccines and therapies. Center for Data Innovation
• [New] The demonstration of AsteriX Lab in orbit by 2025 will study microgravity's effects on biological systems, driving innovations in drug development processes and creating commercial opportunities in the space technology sector. The Economic Times
• [New] A recent RAND study found a litany of technology-related risks to the U.S. financial system including attacks on AI-based financial models, selling off bond positions, and the use of technology to engineer behaviour or financial decision-making. War on the Rocks
• [New] To drive the development of optical positioning, navigation and timing technology, the European Space Agency has signed a contract with a consortium of companies that will conduct a definition study and associated critical technology predevelopment. Inside GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engin
• A groundbreaking study from the University of Auckland and Chalmers University of Technology is offering new hope for spinal cord injury patients. ScienceDaily
• Contemporary emerging technologies can benefit humanity by enhancing human capabilities and can create opportunities for independent innovation in Chinese legal studies. De Gruyter
• A study highlights Indonesia's strategic initiatives to capitalize on telehealth business opportunities, driven by the Ministry of Research and Technology's robust support for Technology-Based Start-up Company schemes. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Recent studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology highlight the potential risks posed by the shrinking of the upper atmosphere, potentially leading to a significant reduction in the number of low Earth orbit satellites. Rude Baguette
• While North American and European studies emphasized the need for formal, structured AI training to enhance clinical decision-making, studies from regions like Nigeria and India expressed concerns about the dehumanization of healthcare and the risk of technology overreliance [33, 34, 35, 36, 37]. BioMed Central
• By studying South Korea's investment in digital education technology, similar efforts could result in creative applications that enhance learning results. Nature
• A study by McKinsey & Company emphasises that AI-led education technologies have the potential to mitigate the achievement gap between high and low-performing students by up to 20%. EDEXLIVE

Last updated: 14 August 2025