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Phys.org / Polite robots in schools prompt children to respond with courtesy and empathy
The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them, and willing to attribute human-like qualities to them? Researchers from SWPS University ...
Phys.org / Microplastics disrupt gut microbiome and fermentation in farm animals, study reveals
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ecosystem in the rumen—the first stomach chamber of cattle, reveals an international study.
Tech Xplore / Engineers tackle pre-ignition challenges in hydrogen-fueled engines
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have developed a reliable testing methodology to study stochastic pre-ignition (SPI) in hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (H2-ICEs), offering the automotive industry ...
Medical Xpress / Parkinson's drug tolcapone found to block key protein in hospital superbug
When the hospital germ Pseudomonas aeruginosa infects the body, it uses the sugar-binding protein LecA to attach itself to human cells, invade them, and form so-called biofilms. LecA thus plays a central role in the development ...
Tech Xplore / Turning up the heat on steel's carbon pollution problem
EU researchers are testing new hydrogen-powered burners that could slash emissions from one of the world's most carbon-intensive industries—without shutting down production.
Phys.org / New study reveals spatial patterns of crime rates and media coverage across Chicago
A spatial analysis of crime in Chicago suggests that certain environmental and socioeconomic factors, such as building density, are linked with crime rates, but these relationships differ between neighborhoods. The study ...
Phys.org / Life is just matter with meaning
What are the physics of life? That is more than just a philosophical question—it has practical implications for our search for life elsewhere in the galaxy. We know what Earth life looks like, on a number of levels, but ...
Phys.org / South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission
South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket early Thursday in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027.
Medical Xpress / Non-invasive closed-loop spinal stimulation enables paraplegic patients to regain stepping control
Spinal cord injury (SCI) rostral to the lumbar locomotor center disrupts communication between the brain and the spinal circuits that control leg movements, leading to paraplegia. A research team led by Dr. Yukio Nishimura ...
Medical Xpress / Cannabis use disorder adversely affects inpatient asthma outcomes
Patients with cannabis use disorder (CUD) admitted for asthma have an increased risk of severe asthma exacerbations and inpatient mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Cureus.
Phys.org / Why are shiny colors rare in nature? Artificial flower experiment suggests a visual trade-off
Nature is brimming with color in almost every season. While the majority of colors are matte, some are shiny. Evolutionary biologist Casper van der Kooi wondered why shiny colors are so rare. He researched how bees perceive ...
Phys.org / Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax. What could be the environmental costs?
Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers of hybrid ...
