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Tech Xplore / Curiosity, frustration and antipathy: How kids play with AI toys

Claims of "smart" toys go back decades. See Chatty Cathy and Furby. But generative artificial intelligence is increasing the capabilities of interactive toys. The company Curio, for instance, markets itself as a "magical ...

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Phys.org / Researchers identify the world's first cell line with the KMT2A::SEPTIN6 fusion gene

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures have, for the first time, identified a model cell line for a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). "The KOPM-88 cell line ...

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Medical Xpress / New mechanism shows how immune cells fine-tune adhesion during infection and recovery

Researchers at the University of Liverpool helped uncover how the body adapts its immune defenses during periods of increased demand, such as infection, inflammation and recovery following stem cell transplantation.

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Medical Xpress / Babies face a higher death risk when their mother is experiencing intimate partner violence

Children whose mothers experience violence from a partner have a higher chance of dying before their fifth birthday, according to a major international study led by Curtin University. The research found that intimate partner ...

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Medical Xpress / Runner's high study finds cannabis-like signaling molecules rise over extreme distances

A marathon, 100 kilometers (62 miles) or even 230 kilometers (143 miles) in a single effort: Anyone running such distances puts enormous strain on their body. At the same time, levels of the body's own cannabis-like signaling ...

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Tech Xplore / AI optimizes energy production and cuts carbon emissions in seconds

A new AI model for predicting energy consumption could help managers plan ahead and open up opportunities for cutting carbon emissions, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication ...

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Medical Xpress / Researchers investigate complex impact of mental health discussions on TikTok

In a new study, researchers have revealed the complex ways social media users engage with mental health and ADHD content on platforms like TikTok, with both positive and potentially negative impacts for users. Led by Dr. ...

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Medical Xpress / New class of KRAS inhibitors shows promise in shrinking NF1 nerve tumors

A scientist at Cincinnati Children's who has hunted for decades for ways to shrink the painful and disfiguring nerve tumors caused by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has made a new breakthrough in the quest. Nancy Ratner, ...

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Phys.org / Weather shapes bus ridership, but cost and shelters can change the equation

What makes someone decide to take—or skip—the bus on a cold, rainy, hot or smoky day?

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Tech Xplore / Why adding AI agents to a system sometimes reduces its performance

Computer scientists worldwide have been developing a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Some of these systems rely on an individual AI agent, while others consist of multiple interacting agents that exchange ...

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Phys.org / Physicists test the weak equivalence principle in an orbiting space station

The weak equivalence principle (WEP) is central to Einstein's general relativity. It posits that gravity must accelerate everything equally, regardless of what it is made from. For the first time, a team led by Ming-Sheng ...

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Tech Xplore / Personality pairing improves human-AI collaboration

While artificial intelligence (AI) is receiving increased attention for its potential to improve productivity and performance, results can vary widely across different tasks, industries and individuals. Developers can now ...

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