Credit: Samsung. Samsung, a frontrunner in the world of smart home technology, is set to revolutionize the concept of smart homes by giving its AI-powered voice assistant, Bixby, a significant upgrade through the integration of generative AI. At the recent IFA 2023 press conference, Samsung announced its ambitious plans to rejuvenate Bixby with advanced generative AI capabilities....
Researchers have discovered how a cluster of specialized cells in the brain can cause obesity. Credit: Pixaobay Scientists have unraveled how a group of astrocytes, unique brain cells located in the hypothalamus, induces obesity in mice. Furthermore, their research pinpointed a medication that blocked this mechanism, resulting in weight reduction without affecting appetite or food...
Credit: Pixaobay Being the sole mammal capable of genuine flight, bats have developed a range of distinctive traits that enable their bodies to adapt to the physical demands of nocturnal flapping. Having a resilient physique reduces the likelihood of infections causing significant harm. For species like us, lacking such robust immune systems, possessing the ability to...
Credit: Pixaobay Large herbivores play a crucial role in safeguarding local ecosystems by consuming and trampling invasive plant species that pose a threat to biodiversity. You might question the logic behind this, as you may wonder if these large animals also consume and damage native plants. However, this is not the case. Native plants have evolved...
Credit: Depositphotos The US Deputy Secretary of Defense has initiated a groundbreaking initiative called the "Replicator" program, aimed at rapidly deploying a large number of intelligent autonomous combat drones within 18-24 months to serve as a deterrent against a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, in a recent keynote address, explained...
Researchers have found that the health of the gut microbiome during infancy is key to whether children develop common allergiesDepositphotos A recent study discovered a common factor among four major childhood allergies: an early-life imbalance in gut bacteria. These findings may lead to treatments aiming to restore the gut microbiome in children, potentially averting lifelong...
Credit: Pixaobay Many sources frequently assert that when aiming to shed pounds, a daily practice should involve consuming a substantial amount of water. Some online guidance even proposes consuming up to a gallon (approximately 4.5 liters) daily. The assertion is that water aids in calorie burning and appetite suppression, subsequently promoting weight loss. However, despite our...
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The robot moves at a speed of 6 km/h (3.7 mph) using only the motion of the treadmill passing beneath it to keep runningAlain Herzog/EPFL In recent times, there has been a surge in quadruped "robotic dogs," but they typically rely on control motors to sustain their running movements. In contrast, a novel experimental version...
Credit: Pixaobay Given dire forecasts suggesting the potential extinction of polar bears by the century's close, it becomes imperative for scientists to establish a means of tracking their population to gauge the effectiveness of conservation endeavors in mitigating the impacts of rapidly disappearing habitats. However, working safely with polar bears (Ursus maritimus) is notoriously challenging due...
