AI ethics on Monday, 12 January 2026

While nutraceuticals hold great promise for improving health, their efficacy is often limited by the poor stability and low bioavailability of many bioactive compounds. Nanoencapsulation has emerged as a transformative solution to these challenges, involving nanoscale carriers that protect sensitive nutrients from degradation and enhance their absorption. This review provides a comprehensive overview of nanoencapsulation strategies in the food and nutrition domain. We outline the historical deve

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how learning environments are designed and experienced, offering new possibilities for personalization, creativity, and immersive engagement. This systematic review synthesizes 43 empirical studies (Scopus, Web of Science) to examine the training needs and practices of primary and secondary education teachers for effective AI integration and overall professional development (PD). Following PRISMA guidelines, the review gathers teachers’ needs and practic

Underwater tasks such as ocean exploration and emergency rescue demand advanced wearable sensors. However, multifunctional underwater sensors capable of integrating self-powered signal transmission, effective thermal-moisture regulation, and multi-signal decoupling remain unreported. Here, we present a three-dimensional multi-functional thermoelectric device composed of highly porous polyurethane foam coated with a waterproof conductive layer made from single-walled carbon nanotubes, poly(3,4-et

Effective blood glucose management is an increasing demand worldwide. Traditional solutions separate glucose detection and insulin delivery, which is less efficient compared to emerging closed-loop wearable systems controlled by continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). However, CGM-controlled systems raise new safety risks, as false CGMs readings can cause insulin overdose, which results in hypoglycemia and fatal consequences. This work proposes a concept of a dual closed-loop insulin delivery system

With the rapid advancement of educational digitalization, pre-service teachers' digital competence has become a critical prerequisite for adapting to modern teaching practices and promoting high-quality education. This systematic review provides a comprehensive analysis of research on the digital competence of pre-service teachers over the past decade (2014-2024). Drawing on 38 studies retrieved from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, it examines several key aspects, including publication

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s banking sector offers operational benefits but also raises sustainability challenges. This study focuses on “Green AI,” defined as AI technologies optimized for energy efficiency and carbon conscious practices, by extending the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) frameworks with sustainability-linked factors. Data were collected from 412 mid- to senior-level professionals across six leadi