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First robot leg with "artificial muscles" jumps nimbly: Study

Researchers said on Monday they had designed the first robotic leg with "artificial muscles"—oil-filled bags allowing machines to move more like humans—that can jump nimbly across a range of surfaces......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailSep 10th, 2024

Mountain chickadees songs provide real-time evidence for Darwin"s character displacement theory

Mountain chickadees in Boulder have evolved a different tune to avoid getting mixed up with their cousins, according to a new CU Boulder-led study published Oct. 9 in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

Analysis of approximately 75 million publications finds those employing AI are more likely to be a "hit paper"

From designing new drug candidates in medicine to drafting new taxation policies in social sciences, the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research are all around......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

Emotion recognition goes beyond facial expressions, study finds

A person's facial expression provides crucial information for us to recognize their emotions. But there's much more to this process than that. This is according to research conducted by Dr. Leda Berio and Professor Albert Newen from the Institute of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

New study reveals key players in global transshipment, boosting seafood transparency

Fish taxies—refrigerated cargo vessels or reefers that function as mobile ports for fishing boats—are frequently described as weak links in the traceability of the seafood value chain. For the first time, research has identified the owners of all.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

Study proposes that proteins can compartmentalize and form droplets inside cells

In physics, a system composed of two substances can be modeled in accordance with classical mixture theory, which considers the fraction corresponding to each constituent and the interactions among constituents. Examples include the coexistence of hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News10 hr. 45 min. ago

Are Tesla’s robot prototypes AI marvels or remote-controlled toys?

Partying robots spark debate about accuracy of Musk's "biggest product ever of any kind" vision. Two years ago, Tesla's Optimus prototype was an underwhelming mess of exposed wire.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News14 hr. 17 min. ago

Study unveils cobalt(III) reaction mechanism with nitriles, opening pathways for drug development

A research team led by Professor Jaeheung Cho from the Department of Chemistry at UNIST has published a study in the Journal of the American Chemical Society reporting the reaction mechanism of cobalt(III)-based metal complexes with nitrile substance.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

Study finds coastal and rural areas in England less resilient

Coastal, rural and areas in the North of England are less able to withstand and recover from adverse events, according to new research which highlights regional disparities in community resilience......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

How artificial intelligence is unmasking bias throughout the recruitment process

New research from the Monash Business School has found that throughout the job recruitment process, women believe artificial intelligence assessments reduce bias, while men fear it removes an advantage......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

Bat data study reveals conservation priorities in San Diego County

A team of wildlife managers at the U.S. Geological Survey in San Diego, California, working with a colleague from the San Diego Natural History Museum, have uncovered the areas in San Diego County that need the most scrutiny if bat populations in the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

Hidden in the teeth: DNA study finds these 19th century lions preyed on humans and giraffes

In 1898, two male lions terrorized an encampment of bridge builders on the Tsavo River in Kenya. The lions, which were massive and maneless, crept into the camp at night, raided the tents and dragged off their victims. The infamous Tsavo "man-eaters".....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

"Party atmosphere": Skygazers treated to another aurora show

Scientist Jim Wild has traveled to the Arctic Circle numerous times to study the northern lights, but on Thursday night he only needed to look out of his bedroom window in the English city of Lancaster......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News17 hr. 45 min. ago

Study finds that even positive third-party ratings can have negative effects

There's history, glitz, and glamor surrounding the awarding of Michelin stars to restaurants, but new research shows there can be a downside to achieving even the highest industry rankings. In a study published in Strategic Management Journal, Daniel.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 16 min. ago

Members of sexual minorities are more involved than others in non-electoral politics, study finds

A study has found that members of Canada's LGBTQ+ community are more likely than heterosexuals to participate in non-electoral politics. They tend to be more involved in both institutional and non-institutional political activities, aside from castin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 16 min. ago

AI decodes microbes" message in milk safety testing approach

By combining the genetic sequencing and analysis of the microbes in a milk sample with artificial intelligence (AI), researchers were able to detect anomalies in milk production, such as contamination or unauthorized additives. The new approach could.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 16 min. ago

Using AI to predict climate-driven migration

Despite climate-driven migration becoming more common, socioeconomic factors still play a crucial role in people's decisions to flee, according to a recent study. Research conducted at the University of Skövde, in collaboration with several internat.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Study of young African American men in US cities finds negative perspectives of community, few opportunities

Research has documented the many ways individuals' environments (e.g., community, neighborhood) affect their health. In a new study on gun ownership, researchers surveyed young African American men who lived in high-crime, high-violence cities to bet.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Phytoplankton community shifts after wastewater treatment plant closure

A study by the UPV/EHU's Department of Plant Biology and Ecology has evaluated the response of Urdaibai estuary phytoplankton to the changes brought about after the closing-down of the Gernika wastewater treatment plant; a novel tool based on pigment.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Benchmarking study aims to assist scientists in analyzing spatial transcriptomics data

A team of Vanderbilt researchers has released a new benchmarking study that aims to assist scientists in selecting the most effective methods for analyzing spatial transcriptomics (ST) data......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Study: Disappointment, not hatred is driving polarization in the states

A new study is redefining how we understand affective polarization. The study proposes that disappointment, rather than hatred, may be the dominant emotion driving the growing divide between ideological groups......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024