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ISS Crew Safely Returns to Earth after a Medical Evacuation

Aerospace, Astronomy /

NASA footage showed four International Space Station crew members splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday following the first-ever medical evacuation in the station’s history. NASA video showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui touching down off the coast of San […]

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Doctors Warn of Rising Ketamine-Linked Health Issues Among Young People

Healthcare, Medicine /

Urology departments in England and Wales have observed a rise in hospital admissions for bladder inflammation among 16- to 24-year-olds linked to ketamine use. This trend seems to reflect a broader increase in ketamine consumption, with the number of young people and adults seeking treatment for ketamine abuse last year rising sharply compared to previous

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Robot Learns How to Lip-Sync After Observing YouTube Content

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Nearly half of our attention in face-to-face conversation is drawn to lip movements. Yet robots still have difficulty reproducing them accurately. Even the most sophisticated humanoids manage little more than puppet-like mouth motions—assuming they have a face at all. We place disproportionate weight on facial expressions overall, and on lip movement especially. An odd stride

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New Research Reveals a Way to Reactivate T Cells That Destroy Cancer

Healthcare, Medicine /

A newly developed multi-pronged antibody design may enable immune cells to receive more powerful activation signals to better target cancer. Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered a new approach that may enhance the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. Engineered Antibodies Boost T Cell Activation In a study published in Nature Communications, the

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With Adaptive Motion, Robots Achieve Human-Like Dexterity from Minimal Data

Engineering, Invention, Robotics /

Although robotic automation is advancing quickly, most systems have difficulty adjusting their pre-trained movements to environments with objects that vary in stiffness or weight. To address this, a team of researchers in Japan has created an adaptive motion reproduction system based on Gaussian process regression. Their approach models the relationship between human motion and object

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Poor Tooth Health May Be a Warning Sign for Early Mortality, Researchers Say

Dentistry, Healthcare /

Growing research suggests that tooth loss may be a warning sign of a higher risk of premature death, and recent findings indicate that the health of the remaining teeth also plays an important role. Researchers from the University of Osaka in Japan analyzed medical and dental data from 190,282 adults aged 75 and older. Each

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A Supercomputer Builds one of the Most Lifelike Virtual Brains ever Created

Neuroscience, Science /

Understanding how the brain functions is challenging, since living brains are difficult to directly examine. To address this, scientists have developed an advanced simulation of a mouse brain, one of the most detailed models ever created. The project was led by researchers from the Allen Institute in the US and the University of Electro-Communications in

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China Unveils a Humanoid Robot with Smooth, Human-like Balance

Applied Science, Robotics /

Chinese startup Matrix Robotics has officially introduced MATRIX-3, its third-generation humanoid robot, representing a significant advance in physical AI. The platform is a complete from-scratch overhaul of algorithms, hardware, and applications, moving humanoid robots beyond rigid task performance toward flexible, real-world interaction. Built to be safe, autonomous, and highly adaptable, MATRIX-3 integrates biomimetic perception, precise

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Microgravity Spaceflight Causes Astronauts’ Brains to Shift and Deform

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

Spaceflight places significant physical strain on astronauts, leading to muscle loss, bone thinning, and fluid shifts. A new study in PNAS shows that microgravity also causes the brain to change shape. On Earth, gravity helps hold the brain in position, while surrounding cerebrospinal fluid cushions it. Scientists have long known that without gravity the brain

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Exercise Can Relieve Depression as Effectively as Antidepressants

Healthcare, Medicine /

Many people notice their mood improves after exercise, and a new review shows just how strong this effect can be. Even gentle activities such as walking or gardening may reduce depression symptoms as effectively as antidepressants or talking therapies. Andrew Clegg of the University of Lancashire says the findings reinforce exercise as a valid option

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