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Robots Can now Grow and Self-Repair using Parts From other Machines

Modern robots are limited by rigid, closed bodies that can’t grow, self-repair, or adapt. But scientists at Columbia University have now created robots that can physically “grow,” “heal,” and enhance themselves by absorbing material from their surroundings or other robots. A new study in Science Advances introduces “Robot Metabolism“—a process that lets robots take in […]

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Hugging Face gives Open-Source AI a cute Robotic Face

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

AI software company Hugging Face is entering the desktop robotics space in the most charming way possible. Its latest creation, the Reachy Mini, is an 11-inch-tall desktop robot that arrives with a minimal setup. Out of the box, it comes with 15 preloaded behaviors—including facial tracking, hand tracking, and dancing—but expanding its abilities requires user

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Study Shows the Amount of Walking Needed to Ward Off Chronic Back Pain

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

New research suggests that long daily walks may help both prevent and manage chronic lower back pain. A population study in Norway revealed that individuals who walked more than 78 minutes a day—regardless of pace—had a significantly lower risk of developing chronic low back pain. Back pain remains one of the leading causes of disability

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Black Cat Helps Discover a New Human Virus — Again

Healthcare, Medicine, Science / Samilton Santos

Though often seen as omens of bad luck in Western culture, one black cat has proven quite the opposite for a group of scientists.Pepper, a dark-coated feline, helped identify a new virus capable of infecting humans — marking the second time he has contributed to the discovery of a novel pathogen. A Shrew, a Scientist,

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Nicotine Pouches Are Poisoning Young Children at a Rapidly Increasing Rate in the US

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A recent study by pediatricians at the US Nationwide Children’s Hospital has revealed a sharp rise in cases of nicotine poisoning among young children caused by ingesting nicotine pouches. What Are Nicotine Pouches? Also called “white snus,” these pouches typically contain powdered nicotine mixed with sweeteners and flavorings. Users place them between the lip and

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China’s Air Quality Improvements May Be Driving a Surge in Global Warming

Earth Science, Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

Since around 2010, the pace of global warming has accelerated, contributing to a succession of record-breaking warm years. The exact cause of this rapid increase remains one of the major unsolved questions in climate science. East Asia’s Pollution Reductions as a Key Driver A recent study suggests that significant reductions in air pollution — especially

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Japan’s First Public AI with Real-Time Speech Interaction

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

How can an AI system be developed to closely replicate human speech?Nagoya University researchers have advanced this goal by creating J-Moshi—the first public AI mimicking Japanese conversational styles. J-Moshi Captures the Natural Flow of Japanese Conversation Through Aizuchi J-Moshi replicates the natural rhythm of Japanese conversation, which frequently includes brief interjections called aizuchi. Responses like

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Collider Experiment Recreates Early Universe’s Extreme Conditions

Astrophysics, Physics / Samilton Santos

A group of scientists has made significant strides in exploring how some of the Universe’s most massive particles behave under extreme conditions resembling those just after the Big Bang. New Insights into Fundamental Forces Their findings, published in Physics Reports, shed light on the basic forces that helped shape the early Universe and continue to

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Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking Alcohol

Healthcare, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Alcohol can take a serious toll on your health, sometimes in ways you might not expect. From immediate effects like headaches and anxiety to long-term risks such as cancer, its impact can be wide-ranging. If you’re considering a break from drinking, you’ll likely notice both short-term improvements and lasting health benefits. But how soon can

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Researchers Devise Precise Method For Carbon Insertion In Aromatics

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

A research team has developed an electrochemical technique enabling highly selective single-carbon insertion at the para position of polysubstituted pyrroles. This method holds significant potential for use in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in pharmaceutical development. Their findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society on July 14. “Our aim was to tackle

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