Robotics
Automating penmanship: Researchers develop cost-effective, AI-enhanced robotic handwriting system
Recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling the development of a wide range of systems with unique characteristics designed for varying real-world applications. These include robots that can ...
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Earth Sciences
AI enables innovation in glacier modeling and offers simulation of last Alpine glaciation
Scientists at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) have used AI to massively speed up computer calculations and simulate the last ice cover in the Alps. Much more in line with field observations, the new results show that the ...
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Model shows evolution had many optimal outcomes to choose from
Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards the optimum? And can we 'derive' it in a purely theoretical fashion?
Evolution
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Plants more likely to be 'eavesdroppers' than altruists when tapping into underground networks, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford has used a modeling approach to show that it is unlikely that plants would evolve to warn other plants of impending attack. Instead of using their communication networks to transmit ...
Evolution
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From soot particle filters to renewable fuels: Examining carbon nanoparticle oxidation
Carbon particles are present in many aspects of our daily lives. Soot, which consists of tiny carbon particles, is generated when energy sources such as oil or wood are not completely burned. Soot particle filters, in turn, ...
Nanomaterials
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Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood, long-term monkey study reveals
Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The results of a long-term study on wild Assamese macaques in Thailand indicate that maternal stress in ...
Pediatrics
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Mapping 'dental deserts' in the US: Millions face long journeys for basic care
Imagine having to travel for hours for a routine dental cleaning or wait days to get treatment for a toothache. For nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S., this is a reality.
Dentistry
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How the brain learns from rewards might hold the key to personalized depression treatment
A brain signal that lights up when we anticipate rewards may hold the secret to helping people overcome depression, and Virginia Tech researchers are working to unlock its potential.
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Complete recombination map of the human genome created
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during reproduction. The map marks a major step in the understanding of genetic diversity and its impact on ...
Genetics
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Largest study on the genetics of bipolar disorder to date gives new insights into the underlying biology
Bipolar disorder is a complex psychiatric disorder, characterized by fluctuations between episodes of (hypo)mania and depression. It is estimated to affect around 40 to 50 million people worldwide. The disorder has been linked ...
Genetics
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The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Medical Xpress
How the brain learns from rewards might hold the key to personalized depression treatment
ChatGPT perceived as more empathetic than human crisis responders in experiments
Study estimates 1 in 12 children subjected to online sexual exploitation or abuse
Applied precision medicine: High-tech microscopy enables tailored rheumatology therapies
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome biomarker discovery could identify babies at risk
Frequent social media use tied to higher levels of irritability
Meditation, art and nature: Neuroimaging reveals distinct patterns of brain activation
How we project our values onto loved ones
Tech Xplore
AI-generated patents: Balancing innovation with disclosure accuracy
Report highlights potential of sustainable fuels in Latin American aviation
The multifaceted challenge of powering AI with data centers
AI, drones and sensors: How technology could help battle future fires
A controversial Idaho wind farm was OK'd last month: Now it's on hold
How drones are changing warfare
Trump touts $500 bn AI project from Softbank, Oracle, OpenAI
Plastic supercapacitors could solve energy storage problems
Yarn-like battery prototype uses seawater to power devices
English lit grad's AI tool deciphers Twitter bios, aiding text analysis
Study finds strong negative associations in the way AI models portray teens
Trump scraps AI safety oversight
Clean hydrogen in minutes: Microwaves deliver clean energy faster
How can we design humane autonomous systems? Experts share insight in book
Final synthetic yeast chromosome completed, paving way for biotech advances
Macquarie University researchers have worked with an international team of scientists to achieve a major milestone in synthetic biology by completing the creation of the final chromosome in the world's first synthetic yeast ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Offshore wind farms could cause significant ecosystem, economic and human health risks
The materials used to protect wind turbines from corrosion leach into the surrounding water, which could pose risks to ecosystems, seafood safety and human health, new research from the University of Portsmouth has found.
Environment
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ChatGPT perceived as more empathetic than human crisis responders in experiments
By definition, robots can't feel empathy since it requires the ability to relate to another person's human experience—to put yourself in their shoes.
Psychology & Psychiatry
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'Buzz me in:' Bees wearing itty bitty QR codes reveal hive secrets
Several hundred bees in rural Pennsylvania and rural New York are sporting tiny QR codes on their backs. More than the latest in apiarian fashion, the little tags serve a scientific purpose: tracking when bees go in and out ...
Ecology
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Copper-detection tool discovers possible chelation target for lung cancer
The Chang Lab at Princeton Chemistry continues in its mission to elucidate the role of metal nutrients in human biology: last year, iron; this year, copper. The lab's first paper of 2025 showcases its development of a revelatory ...
Biochemistry
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Porous ground treatments drastically reduce drone noise, making way for soundless city skies
Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis, which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as urban air mobility (UAM) grows.
Engineering
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Turning water into electricity while detecting fires: Researchers create dual purpose fire sensor
Various clean energy technologies have been developed to meet the rapidly intensifying energy demand and dwindling fossil fuel reserves. However, many of these technologies are hindered by low efficiency and high costs.
Engineering
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Innovative bioprinting method creates heart tissues with dynamic shape changes
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a way of bioprinting tissues that change shape as a result of cell-generated forces, in the same way that it happens in biological tissues during organ development.
Cardiology
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Scientists discover how gut modulates development of inflammatory conditions
A study led by David Sancho at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid reveals how an increase in intestinal permeability allows the natural gut bacteria to cross the intestinal barrier and ...
Immunology
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AI in cell research: Mapping technology reveals cell dynamics in unprecedented detail
Thanks to a new technology called Moscot ("Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport"), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ—for example, a pancreas. This method ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Philanthropy provides $30B annually for science and health research, funding that tends to stay local
The foundations making charitable donations to support scientific and health research mostly give to institutions in their home states.
AI helps scientists detect top pollutants threatening biodiversity in UK's lakes
Scientists can now identify the most harmful pollutants present in UK waters that are having the biggest impact on biodiversity thanks to pioneering AI technology developed at the University of Birmingham, a new study published ...
Human use of fire has produced an era of uncontrolled burning: Welcome to the Pyrocene
Los Angeles is burning, but it isn't alone. In recent years, fires have blasted through cities in Colorado, the southern Appalachians and the island of Maui, along with Canada, Australia, Portugal and Greece. What wasn't ...
How Canadian cities could be leaders in the fight against waste
Most of what we consume in Canada is neither recycled nor reused.
Scientists synthesize biodegradable nylon precursor through artificial photosynthesis
Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on biomass-derived compounds are attracting attention as an alternative to conventional ...
A novel k-mer analysis tool based on next-generation sequencing for foreign DNA detection in genome-edited products
Genetic changes have the ability to alter crop characteristics, and some crop breeding techniques take advantage of this. Conventionally, genetic engineering has relied on natural or artificial mutations.
New materials could advance OLED display development
An international research collaboration has developed promising new materials that could improve the manufacturing of electronic displays.
Rare wildlife species found in Cambodian national park
A years-long survey of a Cambodian national park has revealed endangered species never before recorded in the country, highlighting the need for greater conservation efforts, environmentalists said Wednesday.
The economy was the big issue for youth in 2024—especially for those who didn't vote
Economic concerns motivated many voters to go to the polls in 2024, but they were even bigger priorities for young Americans who did not vote, according to a new poll conducted by the Center for Information & Research on ...
Children born into poverty face higher risk of behavioral problems
Children born into poor families are more likely to exhibit aggressive, impulsive behaviors throughout childhood, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
Astronauts set to swab the exterior of station for microbial life
Astronauts are scheduled to venture outside the International Space Station to collect microbiological samples during crew spacewalks for the ISS External Microorganisms experiment. This investigation focuses on sampling ...
Firms use earnings guidance to mitigate complexity of environmental, social and governance disclosures
Companies in the United States are turning to voluntary earnings guidance to prevent confusion resulting from environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures, according to a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic ...
Future-focused travel ads inspire more bookings than nostalgic campaigns, study finds
When it comes to getting people to want to go places, the future is ever more lovely than the past, according to a new Washington State University-led study in the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research.
Employee trust in AI linked to performance and adoption rates
Many companies are making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI), which can enhance decision-making processes, foster innovation, increase productivity, and have other advantages.
Do minimum wage hikes negatively impact students' summer employment?
New research in Contemporary Economic Policy indicates that rising minimum wages in a state are associated with reduced summer employment for college students, the time when students tend to work the most.
San Francisco coyotes adapt diet to urban landscape
As their traditional dining options dwindle and natural areas give way to restaurants, homes and sidewalks, the coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat.
Rare snow socks New Orleans as Arctic blast chills much of US
Bitter Arctic air plunged more than half the United States into a deep freeze Tuesday, including New Orleans, where the heaviest snow in decades brought dangerous conditions to the famously festive Gulf Coast city.
Brazil saw 79% jump in area burned by fires in 2024: monitor
Wildfires in Brazil last year consumed a total area larger than all of Italy, a monitor reported Wednesday, as the country continues to battle blazes often set by farmers and ranchers illegally expanding their territory.
Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says
Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be "majestic" but, since they're not human, they do not have the legal right to pursue their release, Colorado's highest court said Tuesday.
Action urged over climate change's impact on hydropower and wildlife
Scotland must do more to help hydropower facilities maximize their output and prevent negative impacts on wildlife in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, according to a new report.
