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Is your smartwatch making you anxious? Wearables can lead people to stress more about their health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated. For people living with heart conditions, they can provide important information, including updates about…
A flapping microrobot inspired by the wing dynamics of rhinoceros beetles
Credit: Phan et al. The wing dynamics of flying animal species have been the inspiration for numerous flying robotic systems. While birds and bats typically flap their wings using the…
EV transition worries French car industry workers
Workers Walor factory in eastern plants that make auto parts worry about the shift to electric vehicles. As France faces a 2035 deadline to phase out new combustion engine cars,…
Gold treasure hoard found in ancient Notion
Archaeologists from the University of Michigan have discovered a hoard of Persian gold coins in the Greek city-state of Notion. Notion was founded on the west coast of Anatolia in…
The health benefits of seaweed—a bath full of bladderwrack might be just what the doctor ordered
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Seaweed, the colorful macroalgae that grows in the ocean, is a food source for marine life and humans. Each type of seaweed has a unique set…
Study compares surgical techniques for Crohn disease
For patients undergoing open or laparoscopic resection of the small bowel or strictureplasty for Crohn disease (CD), small bowel resection is associated with the longest length of stay and increased…
Meta just launched the largest ‘open’ AI model in history—here’s why it matters
Credit: Julio Lopez from Pexels In the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe in keeping the datasets and algorithms behind…
Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, according to a new report…
Hope or hype? NZ needs to be realistic about the clean energy potential of green hydrogen
Credit: The Conversation The recent failure of a deal to deliver hydrogen-powered trucks to New Zealand, and the removal of a NZ$100 million government rebate scheme for green hydrogen users…
