From stone dildos to sexbots—how technology is changing sex
As the TV series Westworld wraps up its second season, the show continues to spark discussion about a potential future that involves lifelike sex robots.
Social Sciences
Jul 2, 2018
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Extreme action costs popular support for protest movements, new study finds
Whether it's blocking traffic outside a Donald Trump rally or preventing women from entering an abortion clinic, social activists take a risk when they choose extreme tactics to make their point.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2020
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Using mobile technology to predict invasive species transmission
A cooler full of fish might not be the only thing anglers bring back from a trip to the lake. Unknowingly, they may also be transporting small aquatic "hitchhikers" that attach themselves to boats, motors ― and even fishing ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2020
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Suited up: Testing how microgravity affects our ability to grab and manipulate objects in space
When it comes to grasping an object, our eyes, ears and hands are intimately connected. Our brain draws information from different senses, such as sight, sound and touch, to coordinate hand movements.
Space Exploration
Feb 26, 2020
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Report: Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate
The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points—and progress towards positive tipping points—accelerate, a new report shows.
Earth Sciences
Dec 6, 2023
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Ship traffic dropped during first months of COVID pandemic
Ship movements on the world's oceans dropped in the first half of 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions came into force, a new study shows.
Environment
Apr 27, 2021
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How forest elephants move depends on water, humans, and personality
African forest elephants roam the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa where they subsist largely on a diet of fruit. They shape forests by dispersing fruit and seeds, browsing, and creating an extensive trail network.
Plants & Animals
Jun 24, 2021
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New heat exposure model can protect citizens
Increasingly extreme heat threatens the health and comfort of city dwellers. That's why researchers from the University of Georgia have developed a new dynamic heat exposure index that captures varying heat exposure within ...
Environment
Sep 24, 2021
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S. Korea confirms more cases of deadly bird flu
South Korea Wednesday revealed new cases of a deadly strain of bird flu as authorities said they had slaughtered two million chickens and ducks in a bid to control the outbreak.
Ecology
Nov 30, 2016
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European colonial legacy is still visible in today's alien floras
Alien floras in regions that were once occupied by the same European power are, on average, more similar to each other compared to outside regions and this similarity increases with the length of time a region was occupied. ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 17, 2022
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