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Pasadena Restaurant Set to Open Fully Autonomously

The Flippy 2 robotic burger and fries chef has now got its own autonomous restaurantMiso Robotics Soon, at the upcoming CaliExpress by Flippy, you'll place your order on a screen and witness robots operating the burger grill and fry baskets to serve your food. No human involvement is required, eliminating the need for tired employees...

How the Brain Decodes Speech: Special Neurons Process Specific Sounds

Credit: Pixaobay Delicate probes, as thin as wires, inserted into the brains of living individuals reveal the functions performed by individual neurons. An unparalleled degree of insight into how humans comprehend speech has been made possible by recordings from hundreds of individual neurons while patients undergoing brain surgery listened to this and 199 other sentences. The...

Apes can Identify Friends they Haven’t Encountered for Decades

Chimpanzees, as well as bonobos, recognize long-lost friends and family . Creditt: Pixaobay Apes outshine many of us as they promptly recognize family and friends even after a gap of over two decades, marking the longest-recorded "social memory" in a non-human species. Providing crucial understanding of the evolution of human social recognition, the Johns Hopkins University study...

Researchers Have Pinpointed Five Blood Markers Linked to Suicide

While complex, increased risk of suicidal ideation could come down to blood compounds Depositphotos In a discovery with potential implications for personalized medicine and therapy, scientists have identified blood compounds associated with thoughts of suicide. Researchers from the University of California (UC) San Diego have discovered biomarkers associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, disrupting intercellular communication and potentially contributing...

Advanced Blue LEDs may Assist in Regulating Sleep-Wake Cycles

Researchers have designed an LED with two wavelengths to reduce disruptions to the body clock caused by exposure to artificial lightDepositphotos Scientists have created and assessed 'human-centric' LEDs, which emit varying wavelengths of blue light based on the time of day, aiming to minimize the disruptive impact of artificial light on our circadian rhythm. They...

Capturing Light’s Velocity: YouTubers Film at 10 Trillion Frames Per Second

They aimed to capture footage of the swiftest phenomenon known to humanity. Credit: Shutterstock. If you're an avid Internet user, chances are you're familiar with the Slow Mo Guys, the YouTube sensation dedicated to capturing a wide array of intriguing moments in slow motion. From bullets colliding mid-air to Will Smith wielding a formidable flamethrower,...

Researchers Unveil Comprehensive Mammalian Brain Cell Map

Credit: MIT Technology Review An international team of scientists has achieved a milestone by crafting the first comprehensive cell atlas of an entire mammalian brain. This atlas details over 32 million cells in a mouse brain, offering vital data on cell types, their locations, molecular details, and connections. This research, funded by the National Institutes...

Scientists Practice Alien Communication by Talking to Whales

Scientists are practicing talking to aliens by trying to communicate with whalesDepositphotos If we rely on movies, encounters with aliens often spell trouble for humanity. In an effort to avoid a potentially colossal cosmic blunder, scientists are honing their skills by attempting to communicate with whales in their language. Based on preliminary outcomes, it might...

Breakthrough in Diabetes Research Spurs Innovative Treatments

Scientists have identified an enzyme that plays a key role in developing insulin resistance, and may lead to new treatment optionsDepositphotos Researchers have identified a novel mechanism through which type 2 diabetes develops. In experiments with mice, they showed that inhibiting a specific enzyme could pave the way for a new approach to treating the...

Rotor R550X: Your Ticket to Full-Size Autonomous Helicopter Ownership

The R550X by Rotor Technologies: An autonomous helicopter in full size, accessible to everyone for purchase. Rotor Technologies is currently manufacturing a civilian-oriented, full-sized unmanned helicopter. Modeled after the Robinson R44 Raven II, the R550X boasts a flight duration exceeding three hours, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph (241 km/h), and accommodating a payload...