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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 / New CO₂ conversion system slashes energy use and triples formic acid production
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel electrochemical system that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major contributor to climate change, into high-value chemical products, like formic acid. This new ...
Medical Xpress / Nighttime phone use linked to higher levels of suicidal thoughts in high-risk adults
Patterns of smartphone use and their impact on mental health are being extensively studied due to the growing dependence of the device in people's lives.
Tech Xplore / 3D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3D print homes and infrastructure.
Medical Xpress / Rare mutation protects brain's immune cells from Alzheimer's disease
Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang and his neuroscience colleague Mengmeng Jin have made a discovery they say could reshape how scientists think about Alzheimer's treatment.
Medical Xpress / How a cheap, century-old drug can improve life with type 1 diabetes
A Garvan-led clinical trial has found that using a common and inexpensive type 2 diabetes drug reduces insulin needs in type 1 diabetes, opening doors for improved management of the condition.
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 / Richest Iron Age burial assemblage in Southern Levant discovered at Horvat Tevet
A recent study by Dr. Omer Peleg and his colleagues examined the unique 7th-century BCE (Iron IIC) cremation burial assemblage discovered at Horvat Tevet. The assemblage is the richest and most diverse burial assemblage found ...
Phys.org / Ancient rubbish shows how early farmers learned to live with waste
A new archaeological project aims to shed light on how Neolithic rubbish could help understand how Europe's first farmers adapted to a more settled way of life.
Medical Xpress / Virtual clinical trial suggests psychedelics may boost brain activity in coma patients
Researchers from the University of Liège and international collaborators developed a "virtual clinical trial" exploring a unique pharmacological treatment in patients who do not fully regain consciousness after a coma. The ...
Phys.org / Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish
Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.
Phys.org / Contrails are a major driver of aviation's climate impact, study shows
Aviation's climate impact extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions. A new international study, involving researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, reveals that contrails can represent ...
