Waymo launched “road trips” to Philly and NYC, signaling Northeast expansion plans. These trips don’t mean a commercial launch is imminent. As with past trips to cities like Houston and Orlando, Waymo sends human-driven cars with autonomous tech to map new areas. Later, they test the vehicles in autonomous mode—with safety drivers—gathering data to refine […]
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New research suggests that camel milk can help ease the severity of asthma triggered by house dust mites—a common and persistent allergen. Although still in its early stages, the study hints at the potential of using camel milk alongside existing asthma treatments. House dust mites (HDM), microscopic organisms found in nearly every home—especially in warm,
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At MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), a soft robotic hand slowly curls its fingers around a small object. What’s remarkable isn’t its mechanical structure or any built-in sensors—because it has none. Instead, the system depends entirely on a single camera that observes the robot’s actions and uses that visual input to guide
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Scientists in New Zealand have developed a minimally invasive technique that successfully restored movement in paralyzed rats. This breakthrough brings us closer to treating incurable spinal cord injuries that cause lasting motor loss in humans and animals. Ultra-Thin Implant Delivers Targeted Spinal Cord Stimulation The University of Auckland team created an ultra-thin implant that delivers
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Unaffected by the scorching midday sun, a solar-powered, AI-driven wheeled robot methodically navigates a California cotton field, removing weeds with precision. Facing U.S. farm labor shortages and herbicide-resistant weeds, startup Aigen’s AI robot Element provides a cost-effective, eco-friendly alternative that cuts harmful chemicals in food. A Healthier Future Through AI Farming “This is the best
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For the first time ever, scientists have successfully sequenced the full genome of an individual who lived in ancient Egypt as far back as 4,800 years ago—during the era when the first pyramids were under construction. The genome comes from an older male, likely a member of the elite class. Based on his genetic markers,
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A new study challenges the belief that women are biologically more responsive to a baby’s cries at night than men. The findings suggest that the gap in nighttime caregiving stems from social norms rather than biological differences. Often referred to as an “acoustic umbilical cord,” a baby’s cry forms a strong connection with their caregiver,
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One of the biggest mysteries in planetary science is etched into Mars’ landscape. The planet’s vast river-carved canyons reveal it was once warm enough to support flowing liquid water. So how did it transform into the dry, lifeless desert we see today—and why? A new study led by University of Chicago planetary scientist Edwin Kite
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Researchers have observed an intriguing behavior in killer whales: they sometimes share their prey with humans. While we can’t ask the whales directly, scientists believe this may be an attempt to form connections with people. In 34 Cases Over Two Decades, Orcas Offered Food to Humans—Often Watching Closely for a Reaction A recent study analyzed
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High school reunions often highlight how differently people age. Some individuals remain mentally sharp and physically active well into their later years, while others begin to experience frailty or memory decline much sooner than anticipated. “The way we age biologically doesn’t always match our chronological age,” said Ahmad Hariri, a psychology and neuroscience professor at
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