The experimental setup of the ETH researchers. The trap chip is located inside the container underneath the silver cupola, in which a lens captures the light emitted by the trapped…
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Intervention with surgeons improves the accuracy of predicted operating room time
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Reducing the manipulation of operating room (OR) scheduling can improve scheduling accuracy and potentially maximize OR usage, avoid delays, and enhance patient satisfaction, according to a…
A quadrupedal robot can do parkour and walk across rubble
The quadrupedal robot Anymal practices parkour in a hall at ETH Zurich. Credit: ETH Zurich / Nikita Rudin The robot known as ANYmal has, for some time, had no problem…
Touch and See: Unlocking Early Self-Recognition in Toddlers
Summary: A new study reveals the role of touch in early self-recognition among toddlers. By using vibrating discs to encourage babies to touch their faces, researchers found these children developed…
Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips
Summary: Medical interns experience their lowest moods near 5 a.m., with an uplift by 5 p.m., based on the analysis of Fitbit data from over 2,500 participants. The research underscores…
Active Response Boosts Bias – Neuroscience News
Summary: Engaging in active responses, rather than mere observation, amplifies the influence of previous experiences on future estimations. Through experiments asking participants to estimate the number of dots on a…
Male dragonflies’ wax coats might protect them against a warming climate
Some male dragonflies have a waxy coat that keeps them cool while pursuing mates and may also help the insects shrug off a warming climate. U.S. dragonfly species that produce…
Buyouts can bring relief from medical debt, but they’re far from a cure
One in 10 Americans carry medical debt, while 2 in 5 are underinsured and at risk of not being able to pay their medical bills. This burden crushes millions of…
Leprosy cases are rising in the US – what is the ancient disease and why is it spreading now?
The word “leprosy” conjures images of biblical plagues, but the disease is still with us today. Caused by infectious bacteria, some 200,000 new cases are reported each year, according to…
Intel introduces approach to boost power efficiency, reliability of packaged chiplet ecosystems
Credit: Das Sharma et al The integration of electronic chips in commercial devices has significantly evolved over the past decades, with engineers devising various integration strategies and solutions. Initially, computers…
