You might have suspected it, and now science confirms: Hugs benefit both physical and mental health. A recent review of 212 studies reveals that hugs and other forms of physical touch offer health benefits across all age groups. Pooling the results of numerous studies, researchers from Ruhr University Bochum in Germany and the Netherlands Institute […]
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A robot with three legs might soon traverse asteroid surfaces, seeking valuable minerals. Named SpaceHopper, the robot recently underwent testing during a zero-gravity aircraft flight. The SpaceHopper initiative took flight two and a half years ago, originating as a student research endeavor at ETH Zurich University in Switzerland. Exploring Low-Gravity Celestial Bodies Its goal is
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Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) scientists have created H2O – Human2HumanOid – a reinforcement learning system enabling a life-sized humanoid robot to be remotely controlled by a human in real-time using just an RGB camera. This raises the question: could manual labor be conducted from afar in the near future? Overcoming Challenges in Full-Body Control of
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Hyundai and Kia are targeting office mailroom tasks with the launch of the DAL-e Delivery robot, capable of autonomously distributing packages within a building and even handling coffee runs. The latest delivery robot from the Hyundai/Kia Robotics Lab is distinct from the humanoid DAL-e model unveiled in 2021. Instead, it is based on a model
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The world’s most powerful MRI machine has begun to demonstrate its capabilities by conducting scans of living human brains. These images offer an ultra-high-resolution view of the brain, aiding in our comprehension of consciousness and the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. Created by the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), the Iseult MRI machine
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Larger brain size indicates enhanced brain health and cognitive abilities. Since the 1930s, there has been a consistent increase in brain size. A recent study highlights the implications of this growth on the likelihood of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease. By 2020, more than 55 million people worldwide had dementia, with projections indicating a doubling
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In today’s fast-paced world, our relationship with food has become complex. We often confuse psychological cravings with true physiological hunger, leading to overeating and unhealthy eating habits. However, there’s a powerful practice that can help us reconnect with our body’s natural signals and learn what true hunger really means: fasting. Differentiating Psychological Appetite and Physiological
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While most people are familiar with the traditional five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), not everyone is aware of our additional sense known as interoception. Interoception pertains to our perception of the body’s internal state. It enables us to sense and comprehend internal signals regulating crucial bodily functions such as hunger, thirst, body
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Researchers have identified a correlation between lower household income and accelerated degradation of the white matter in the brain. While the levels of this white matter naturally decrease as individuals age, residing in poverty appears to hasten this decline. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva in
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NVIDIA recently revealed its plans to develop a novel AI platform catering to major players in humanoid robot advancement. This platform is rooted in a versatile foundational model, likely drawing inspiration from a character resembling a talking tree in the Marvel Universe. However, the project, abbreviated as GR00T (Generalist Robot 00 Technology), is characterized as
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