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Tech Xplore / Motion tracking system shows robots the path most traveled by, keeping them on task
There's a delicate art to teaching robots, even when you're preparing them for predictable environments like factories, where they'll repeat the same tasks a little differently depending on the obstacles they face. Whether ...
Medical Xpress / Understanding how heart attacks can dramatically reshape how the brain functions
A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various neurological effects, from depression ...
Dialog / New maternal RSV vaccine lowers infant hospitalization rates, but accessibility may be limited, study finds
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing complications in babies, especially those younger than 6 months old. While many adults recover quickly from RSV with mild symptoms ...
Medical Xpress / Report shows polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome needs more than just a name change
Earlier this month, endocrinology specialists at the European Congress of Endocrinology announced that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is being renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the ...
Phys.org / Climate change could significantly worsen summer air quality in future decades
Across the world, air pollution is associated with more early deaths than any other environmental exposure, raising risks of dying from lung cancer, respiratory infection, heart and lung disease and other causes.
Medical Xpress / Researchers pinpoint protective role of a key protein in pancreatitis
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago provides important insight into how the pancreas protects itself during inflammation, pointing to promising new directions for treating pancreatitis.
Science X / Bees get distracted just like us, hinting at their own awareness
Even tiny insects need to focus. In a recent study, honey bees—usually quick to learn which scent means sugar—completely flubbed the task when a flashing light joined the party. This surprisingly human-like breakdown suggests ...
Tech Xplore / Despite headlines, America's solar boom isn't sparking constant backlash
Most large-scale solar energy projects in the United States encounter relatively little public conflict, despite widespread perceptions that opposition to solar development is common, according to a new study led by University ...
Phys.org / Remote sensing measures economic cost of war in Gaza
Remote sensing quantifies the destruction of both infrastructure and economic activity from the war in Gaza. Satellite-based data reveals that more than three quarters of Gaza's economy has been wiped out since the Israel-Hamas ...
Tech Xplore / AI's growing footprint raises fire safety challenges for data centers
Over the past decade, the ability of artificial intelligence to speed up complex processes has made it a key tool in engineering research. Many people associate AI with cloud computing, but its growth requires expanding infrastructure, ...
Medical Xpress / Why 40% of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist
During several recent conversations, people have told me that they've stopped checking their phones in the morning. Not because nothing was happening, but because everything was. They described the feeling as standing under ...
Medical Xpress / RSV mutations tied to severe childhood cases uncovered after 2022 surge
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common childhood disease. Most people catch and recover from it by the age of three. 2022 was different, though. There was a severe and early outbreak of RSV that overwhelmed hospitals.