Ford ‘adjusts’ some exports to China due to tariffs

In light of recent tariffs, Ford has halted shipments to China of F-150 Raptors, Mustangs and Broncos. Citing the US-China trade conflict, Ford said Friday it has “adjusted” its exports…

Humanoid robots stride into the future with world’s first half-marathon

A robot takes part in the humanoid robot half marathon in Beijing on April 19, 2025. Step by mechanical step, dozens of humanoid robots took to the streets of Beijing…

NASA calibrates second shock-sensing probe for X-59 testing

NASA test pilot Nils Larson inspects the agency’s F-15D research aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, ahead of a calibration flight for a newly installed near-field…

NASA’s C-130 begins new mission in California

NASA’s C-130, now under new ownership, sits ready for its final departure from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, on Friday, April 18, 2025. NASA/Garon Clark NASA’s C-130 Hercules, fondly…

Novel technique overcomes spurious correlations problem in AI

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain AI models often rely on “spurious correlations,” making decisions based on unimportant and potentially misleading information. Researchers have now discovered these learned spurious correlations can be…

AI Reveals What Keeps People Committed to Exercise

Summary: A new study has used machine learning to identify the key predictors of physical activity adherence, analyzing data from nearly 12,000 individuals. The research found that time spent sitting,…

Disrupted Myelin Protein Implicated in Schizophrenia

Summary: A new study has identified the protein hnRNP A1 as a key player in the production and maintenance of myelin, the fatty sheath that insulates nerve fibers in the…

Potential Depression Risk Linked to Ozempic-Like Drugs

Summary: A new international study reveals a possible connection between GLP1 receptor agonists—used in drugs like Ozempic—and increased risk of depression and suicidal ideation, especially in people with low dopamine…

Negative Distractions Most Disrupt Attention and Linger in Memory

Summary: A new study reveals that upsetting distractions significantly impair our ability to sustain attention and also linger more strongly in memory. Researchers tested this by having participants perform a…

Perovskite solar modules show year-long outdoor durability

Perovskite solar modules developed by imec. Credit: Anurag Krishna Perovskite photovoltaics (PV) are poised at the brink of commercialization, yet stability remains the foremost hurdle to overcome for widespread adoption.…