A sweaty robot may help humans understand impact of soaring heat

Pores that bead sweat like humans are displayed on ANDI, an Advanced Newton Dynamic Instrument, as researchers prepare to learn more about the effect of heat exposure on the human…

Amazon is asking some corporate workers to relocate as part of its return-to-office policy

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Amazon is asking some corporate workers to relocate to other cities as part of its return-to-office policy, which mandates workers to be in the office three…

Hubble images a starstruck galaxy

Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Dalcanton, A. Filippenko The irregular galaxy Arp 263 lurks in the background of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, but the view is…

Research shows clear benefits of cooling on physical health of older populations

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The impact of extreme heat is being felt around the globe this summer, with record-setting temperatures punishing continents as forest fires spew smog polluting populations thousands…

Fly toolkit created for investigating COVID-19 infection mechanisms

3-D rendering of cells in the salivary gland expressing the SARS-CoV2 protein NSP8 showing the abnormal accumulation of actin in ring-like structures (green staining). Similar actin rings have been observed…

Rejuvenating the Brain: Healthy Cells Replace Diseased Ones

Summary: A promising study reveals transplanted healthy glial cells can outcompete and replace diseased or aged brain cells, potentially restoring normal brain function. This breakthrough suggests a broad potential for…

Give and Grow: Volunteering Linked to Better Cognitive Health in Seniors

Summary: Volunteering can significantly improve cognitive function in older adults, suggests new research. The study, which included a diverse group of 2,476 seniors, linked volunteering activities to better executive function…

A plan to cut Montana’s Medicaid waiting list was met with bipartisan cheers. Then a veto

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Montana state Sen. Becky Beard thought she’d found a fix for a shortage of assisted living care options for Montanans who can’t afford to pay for…

OpenAI backs idea of requiring licenses for advanced AI systems

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An internal policy memo drafted by OpenAI shows the company supports the idea of requiring government licenses from anyone who wants to develop advanced artificial intelligence…

Dark SRF experiment at Fermilab demonstrates ultra-sensitivity for dark photon searches

Newswise — Scientists working on the Dark SRF experiment at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have demonstrated unprecedented sensitivity in an experimental setup used to search…