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Phys.org / How did we learn which plants are safe to eat? Food scientists explain
Have you ever eaten a green potato, or a bunch of rhubarb leaves? Hopefully not, because these two plant parts can be toxic to humans. While they may seem edible, they contain chemicals that can make you seriously ill.
Tech Xplore / Smartphones may soon be able to track hidden objects using LiDAR
Modern smartphones are packed with incredible technology, from high-resolution cameras and advanced graphics chips to AI processors. In premium models, this hardware includes LiDAR (light detection and ranging), which helps ...
Medical Xpress / International study highlights impact of restrained sitting on movement behaviors in young children
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with investigators from 32 countries participating in the SUNRISE International Study, have published new findings examining how restrained sitting ...
Phys.org / Researchers capture inception of hydrogen-uranium reaction for the first time
When hydrogen gas interacts with uranium metal, the combination creates a chemically reactive powder and a runaway reaction that is difficult to stop. The result can impact the safety and lifespan of technology critical for ...
Medical Xpress / Naturally occurring molecule may help outsmart melanoma
Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, due in large part to its ability to rapidly develop resistance to treatment. Now, researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified a naturally occurring ...
Phys.org / The human gaze speaks to children, who remain insensitive to the gaze of humanoid robots
Very young children (even as young as 3 years old) can read intention and preferences in the eyes of a person, but they do not recognize this type of nonverbal communication in the gaze of a humanoid robot.
Phys.org / Teaching thermodynamic laws to AI unlocks a polymer modeling challenge
For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials. An individual chain can comprise tens of thousands of atoms, a melt or composite contains billions, ...
Phys.org / Your own personal Farmville: This VR greenhouse lets users monitor crops remotely
You've probably heard of Stardew Valley or Farmville, video games where you manage a virtual farm. Now, what if you could monitor real plants from the comfort of your home? Thanks to new research at Binghamton University, ...
Tech Xplore / In a sea of hype, here are the AI 'nothingburgers' you don't hear about
It's now a common experience to receive an AI-generated email that's robotic and hollow, or get a stream of useless chatbot responses when you just need some help from customer service.
Phys.org / As wolves recover, golden jackals may still conquer most of Europe thanks to 'human shield'
Human activity may be enabling the expansion of golden jackals across Europe by reducing the suppressive effect of gray wolves, suggests research published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. This human-mediated interaction could ...
Phys.org / Coral study could help explain infertility and ovarian cancer by decoding cilia-driven fluid flows
A study by researchers at The University of Manchester, carried out alongside the Universities of Melbourne and Copenhagen, could hold the key to understanding the causes of long-term health problems, such as infertility ...
Medical Xpress / Sleep disorders linked to socioeconomic disparities in Appalachia
Appalachia has a legacy of making the most with limited resources, but there's one thing that there's no way to stretch: sleep.
