There is limited scientific evidence backing the U.S. government’s recent decisions to issue warnings about the use of a common painkiller during pregnancy and to expedite approval of an experimental drug for autism. On Monday, the U.S. government revealed two autism-related measures. First, it plans to update warning labels on the widely used painkiller paracetamol […]
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Robots may be becoming more intelligent, but to genuinely assist people in everyday life, they must also develop greater empathy — the ability to detect and respond to human emotions as they happen. Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Human-Robot Interaction Intelligence alone isn’t enough when interacting with humans in real-world settings; understanding context, mood, and
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These interactions with a social robot provided caregivers with something they deeply miss. In a quiet room at the University of Cambridge, something remarkable took place—not through technology or programming, but through simple conversation. A group of informal caregivers, emotionally drained from supporting their loved ones, discovered a sense of comfort not from therapy or
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Picture an oversized arcade claw machine—only instead of toys, it picks up the waste littering the seafloor. That’s what an autonomous robot has been doing recently in Marseille. We humans generate a lot of waste, much of which gets dumped on land or into the sea, often ignored once it’s out of sight. This careless
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A Terasaki Institute team led by Dr. Jucaud, with Dr. Ye from UT San Antonio, developed a microfluidic biosensor for real-time antibody monitoring. This method could streamline monoclonal antibody production, cut costs, and improve patient access. The study is featured in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics. Rising Demand for Monoclonal Antibodies Highlights Need for Real-Time
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Chinese robotics firm Fourier has introduced its first full-sized humanoid care robot, GR-3, designed to blend functionality with emotional connection. As Fourier’s latest humanoid, GR-3 advances the mission to integrate robots into daily life, asking: Can they truly belong in human environments? Designing Robots with Emotional Appeal GR-3 was designed for both task performance and
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During sleep, the body releases ‘growth hormone‘ to repair and strengthen muscles and bones — though the exact mechanisms behind this process have long been unclear. Now, through detailed analysis of brain circuits in mice, a research team led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has uncovered specific mechanisms and feedback
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This summer, scientists drilled beneath the Atlantic off the U.S. Northeast and uncovered a vast, little-known freshwater reservoir — a finding that could hold major implications for a world grappling with a worsening water crisis. Freshwater beneath the Atlantic has been known for decades but left mostly unexplored. In the 1960s and 1970s, research expeditions
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Although medications like Ozempic have shown strong results in helping people shed pounds, many patients regain the weight once they stop treatment. A new drug, however, takes a different approach, aiming to deliver longer-lasting results by altering the body’s metabolism. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
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A recent study by the University of Waterloo has revealed significant privacy vulnerabilities in collaborative robots, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures. Widespread Adoption of Robotics and Emerging Privacy Risks In recent years, robotics have become widely used in both public and private sectors. Hospitals utilize robots as surgical assistants because of their precision
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