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AI Identifies Subtle Indicators of Depression in Students’ Facial Expressions

1 Comment / Psychology, Social /

Subthreshold depression (StD) is a milder form of depression that doesn’t meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis, yet serves as an early warning sign of potential future mental health problems. It’s like standing at the brink of more severe depression. Individuals with depression often display reduced facial expressions, and previous studies have used facial […]

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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 25T134709.497

Debate Over Apple Cider Vinegar Casts Doubt On its Weight-Loss Benefits

Healthcare, Medicine /

The authors, the wellness industry, and the journal publisher BMJ Group have been set back after they retracted a widely publicized study that helped fuel the rise of the apple cider vinegar (ACV) trend. Researchers found that the study, which suggested that consuming one to two teaspoons of ACV daily could lead to significant weight

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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 25T130034.174

Bird-Like Robot with Novel Wings Achieves Self-Takeoff and Slow Flight

Applied Science, Robotics /

In 2021, Chinese scientists developed the RoboFalcon, a bird-inspired flapping-wing robot featuring a new mechanism that powered bat-like morphing wings for flight. Although effective at cruising speeds, the robot was unable to fly at lower speeds or take off independently. The same research team has now refined their design, unveiling RoboFalcon 2.0 in Science Advances.

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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 25T101654.100

Advanced Humanoid Robot Performs the Moonwalk

Applied Science, Robotics /

KAIST’s humanoid robot demonstrates world-class mobility, reaching 12 km/h with excellent stability and performing complex moves like the duckwalk and moonwalk, marking it as a next-generation platform for industrial use. Development of a Human-Like Lower-Body Platform for Next-Generation Humanoids Professor Park Hae-won’s team at KAIST’s HuboLab has developed the lower-body platform for a next-generation humanoid

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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 24T104726.831

What We Know and Don’t About Painkillers and Autism

Healthcare, Medicine /

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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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 24T100547.896

Building Robots that Adjust Based On Your Feelings

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 23T185205.197

Interacting with Robots can Reduce Feelings of Loneliness for Caregivers

Robotics, Science /

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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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 23T180748.213

Innovative Label-Free Biosensor Boosts Progress in Monoclonal Antibody Manufacturing

Cell Biology, Science /

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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Design Sem Nome 2025 09 23T142039.162

Humanoid Robot Launched for Better Interaction

Applied Science, Robotics /

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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