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Scientists craft living human skin for robots
Researchers pool knowledge of robotics and tissue culturing to create a controllable robotic finger covered with living skin tissue.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2022


Humans can endure lower temperatures and humidity levels than previously thought
Research found that in humid climates, the temperatures to which humans can adapt may be lower than previously thought.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022


University of Oxford researchers create largest ever human family tree
Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute have taken a major step towards mapping the entirety of genetic relationships
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2022


US company wins FDA approval for first-ever clinical trial using brain implants to cure paralysis
This early feasibility study (EFS) of the device will assess the safety and efficacy in patients with severe paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 29, 2021


The robot smiled back
Columbia Engineering researchers use AI to teach robots to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions, an ability that builds trust
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2021
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