Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study published in the journal Music and Medicine demonstrates that intraoperative music therapy significantly reduces the amount of propofol and fentanyl required during laparoscopic cholecystectomy…
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Pneumatically actuated, soft wearable robotic elbow exoskeleton for reducing muscle activity and perceived workload
Soft, air-powered exoskeleton eases muscle fatigue, reduces injuries and boosts workplace safety. Credit: UTA For workers whose jobs involve hours of lifting and repetitive motion, even small innovations can make…
Liver transplantation utilizing grafts donated after euthanasia is feasible, study suggests
A first comparison of liver transplantation in Canada using organs donated after medical assistance in dying (MAiD) has shown good patient survival with outcomes similar to standard organ donation. Credit:…
Tomb of Avar warrior found containing ornate treasures
Archaeologists from the Szent István Király Museum have unearthed an Avar warrior’s tomb near the border of Aba and Székesfehérvár in Hungary. According to experts, the tomb dates to between…
Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood
Summary: The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found…
NZ may be on the cusp of another measles outbreak—what happened in 2019 should be a warning
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The recent confirmation of new measles cases unconnected to international travel suggests the highly contagious disease has likely started spreading through communities, according to Health New…
What’s the difference between passwords and passkeys? It’s not just the protection they provide
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Passwords are the keys to our digital lives—think how many times you log in to websites and other systems. But just like physical keys, they can…
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Hurricanes are America’s most destructive natural hazards, causing more deaths…
Historical images made with AI recycle colonial stereotypes and bias—new research
Sora-generated image from the prompt ‘a Māori in the 1860s’. Generative AI has revolutionized how we make and consume images. Tools such as Midjourney, DALL-E and Sora can now conjure…
Dark matter could color our view of the universe
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Dark matter has two central properties: it has mass like regular matter, and unlike regular matter, it reacts weakly or not at all with light. Neutrinos…
