Signals of Progress

Positive shifts, quiet breakthroughs, and meaningful progress — curated to remind you the world is evolving, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

How AI Surgery Gave a Blind Woman Better Than 20/20 Vision: A Glimpse into the Future of Eye Care

In a groundbreaking medical achievement, AI-powered surgery has enabled a legally blind woman to regain her sight with better-than-perfect vision. Patrícia Gonçalves, a 31-year-old from Portugal, recently underwent a pioneering Lasik procedure in London that restored her vision, now exceeding the standard 20/20 benchmark. This remarkable success highlights the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, […]

Remote Robotic Surgery: Chinese Doctor Removes Lung Tumor from 5,000 km Away

In a pioneering medical achievement, a Chinese doctor Dr Luo Qingquan from Shanghai Chest Hospital successfully performed a remote robotic surgery to remove a Lung Tumor from over 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometres) away. Utilizing advanced robotic technology and a 5G network, this operation marks a significant milestone in telemedicine and the future of healthcare. The […]

MIT’s Concrete Breakthrough: Turning Buildings into Massive Batteries

Introduction Imagine a future where the foundation of your home stores energy. MIT engineers are making this a reality by transforming simple, ancient materials like cement and carbon black into advanced supercapacitors. This revolutionary approach could reshape energy storage, making it more sustainable and affordable. What is a Supercapacitor? Supercapacitors are devices that can store […]