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Sharing a laugh: Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor
Researchers designed a shared-laughter AI system that responds to human laughter in order to build a sense of empathy into dialogue.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022


Implantable material treats both spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease
Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022


Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly and having frequent social contact was associated with a lower risk of dementia.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022


What killed dinosaurs and other life on earth? Not what you might think
Determining what killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous Period has long been the topic of debate.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2022


Electrospinning promises major improvements in wearable technology
Wearable technology has exploded in recent years spurred by advances in flexible sensors, transistors, energy storage, & harvesting devices.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2022


New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022


Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment regenerates shoulder and protects from repeat injury
Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022


Mysterious diamonds came from outer space, scientists say
Strange diamonds from an ancient dwarf planet in our solar system may have formed shortly after the dwarf planet collided with an asteroid.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022


Researchers discover extinct prehistoric reptile that lived among dinosaurs
Discovery sheds light on the Tuatara, the last living member of a once-diverse group of reptiles that has almost entirely been supplanted.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2022


Pace as important as 10,000 steps for health, new study finds
The message is that for protective health benefits people could not only ideally aim for 10,000 steps a day but also aim to walk faster.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


Alzheimer’s disease effects can now be reduced by 80%, study finds
The prevention and removal of misfolded protein aggregates is considered a promising strategy to treat Alzheimer's Disease.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


Killer T cells found to destroy cancer cells
As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells – or killer T cells – seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


Researchers identify gene that reduces depression, fear, and anxiety
Researchers have found that a well-known gene, Tob, plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2022


The real bias in news coverage is different than you expect
Researchers compared the two cable news networks using natural language analysis by quantifying key psychosocial and sociopolitical markers
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2022


Pigs help scientists restore 20/20 vision to the blind and visually impaired
Researchers and entrepreneurs have developed an implant made of collagen protein from pig’s skin, which resembles the human cornea.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2022


Solar panel innovation generates 1000x more power
The photovoltaic effect of ferroelectric crystals can be increased 1,000x if three different materials are arranged in a lattice.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2022


Protein can reverse muscle aging, study finds
Research team has shown that a protein named for the mythical land of youth in Irish folklore is effective at reversing muscle aging.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2022


Researchers discover the best way to get a crying baby back to sleep
The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that increases the chance of getting a crying infant to calm down and sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2022


Print, recycle, repeat: Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit
According to the UN, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste gets recycled. In 2021, global e-waste surged at 57.5 million tons.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2022


Drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease reduces obesity and improves heart function
Drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease reduces obesity, and improves heart function.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2022
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