TikTok creators opposed to a bill that could result in the platform shutting down in the United States say accusations it is controlled by the Chinese government lack proof. TikTok…
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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…
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…
AI and Mindfulness: A New Way to Manage Pain
Summary: A new study examines the potential of artificial intelligence to shift chronic pain treatment from opioids to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Utilizing machine learning to analyze extensive patient data,…
The Brain’s Role in Syncing Heart and Breath
Summary: New research reveals how the human brain processes vital signals from the heart and lungs, offering new insights into the complex brain-body integration essential for health and cognition. The…
Britain vows to build new gas power stations
Britain’s Conservative government believes that additional gas power plants to avert a threat of energy blackouts. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government pledged Tuesday to build new gas-fired power stations…
