Thinking outside the box: Uncovering a novel approach to brainwave monitoring
Mayo Clinic researchers can more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and tremor.
NFL monitoring L.A. wildfires, names contingency site for Vikings-Rams
Lindsey Thiry, ESPNJan 8, 2025, 01:58 PM ET Close Lindsey Thiry is a national NFL reporter for ESPN. She joined ESPN in 2018 to cover the Los Angeles Rams after two years of covering them for the Los Angeles Times, and has also covered the Chargers for ESPN. She previously covered the Atlanta Falcons. You […]
The Health Monitoring Boom Only Gets Weirder From Here
Withings also used CES to launch Cardio Checkup, an in-app service that’s available now and is compatible with every Withings device that has ECG capabilities, like the ScanWatch. In addition to alerting you to possible cases of atrial fibrillation, it will, true to its name, check up on you quarterly and give you access to […]
Digital monitoring is no substitute for engaged management for remote work success, says study
Experimental Design. Credit: The Effects of Digital Surveillance and Managerial Clarity on Performance (2025) A new study from the University of California San Diego and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examines digital worker surveillance—specifically, the use of software to monitor remote workers’ activities—and tests how effective they are in improving worker performance. The results reveal […]
Google sues to stop the US from monitoring it like a bank
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced on Friday it had placed Google Payment Corp. under federal supervision, reports Reuters. Google reportedly filed a lawsuit to block the CFPB’s orderwhich could result in routine inspections and monitoring like those imposed on banks. The agency found that Google’s error resolution and fraud prevention processes pose risks […]
Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp
Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. “For the past twelve years, I’ve scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions,” says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “It gives me peace of mind, knowing I’m doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues.” During these visits, […]
Wildlife monitoring technologies used to intimidate and spy on women, study finds
Illustration shows series of events after a woman’s image photographed by a camera trap was circulated on local whatsapp and Facebook groups. Credit: Trishant Simlai Remotely operated camera traps, sound recorders and drones are increasingly being used in conservation science to monitor wildlife and natural habitats, and to keep watch on protected natural areas. But […]
Researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework
Expected functioning of the Monitoring Framework from data collection to monitoring and reporting progress. Credit: Nature Ecology & Evolution (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41559-024-02566-7 As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from McGill University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation. These experts have been instrumental in shaping the global biodiversity […]
France calls for tighter monitoring of Russian gas exports to EU
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the EU energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Paris has called for companies shipping Russian gas to be better identified at EU ports in an effort to stop an increase of Russian fossil fuels coming into the bloc. France, along with nine other […]