My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots
Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations......»»
Do customers perceive AI-written communications as less authentic?
From Nike and Google to Coca-Cola and McDonald's, major brands are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their advertising campaigns. But how do consumers feel about robots generating emotionally charged marketing content? That's the questi.....»»
Closer look at New Jersey earthquake rupture could explain shaking reports
The magnitude 4.8 Tewksbury earthquake surprised millions of people on the U.S. East Coast who felt the shaking from this largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in New Jersey since 1900......»»
Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he"s been dumping the stock because no one wants the company"s cars or robots
Tesla investor Ross Gerber says he"s been dumping the stock because no one wants the company"s cars or robots.....»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity now gets to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
A rare condor hatched and raised by foster parents in captivity will soon get to live wild
By all accounts, Milagra the "miracle" California condor shouldn't be alive today......»»
Study explores what families fight about: Communication, moods, and chores
Conflict in families can negatively affect individuals' well-being and relationships. But what exactly do families today fight about, and is conflict in the home generally more severe between couples or between parents and children?.....»»
Entire town could have kids go smartphone-free until age 14
A group of parents are trying to get the agreement of an entire town to have their kids go without smartphones until they are 14 years old. The hope is that if enough parents sign up to the initiative, it will remove the danger of isolating childr.....»»
New rules could help child welfare systems treat parents with disabilities more fairly
Parents with any kind of disability are much more likely to have some type of interaction with the child welfare system than other parents. This means they are more likely than other parents to be reported for child abuse and neglect and more likely.....»»
Roborock Qrevo Curv vs. Roborock Qrevo Edge: What’s the difference?
Roborock Roborock recently revealed a flurry of products, including the premium and Qrevo Edge. Both are designed as high-end solutions to all your floor-cleaning needs. Whether it’s vacuuming carpets or mopping tile, these versatile robots can han.....»»
Educators and parents reveal culture of fear, censorship, and loss of learning opportunities in wake of FL policies
How can a teacher discuss Jim Crow laws without breaking state law? Should a librarian stop ordering books with LGBTQ+ characters? A new white paper by UC San Diego and NYU researchers reveals the experiences of K-12 educators and parents in Florida.....»»
Data from robots show steady increase in deep-ocean warming
New research published Sept. 19 in Geophysical Research Letters shows that using data collected by deep ocean robots, called Deep Argo floats, combined with historical data from research vessels has increased confidence that parts of the global deep.....»»
Macon parents arrested after children were found with serious injuries, investigators say
Macon parents arrested after children were found with serious injuries, investigators say.....»»
Magnetic micro spinbots can perform ultraprecise surface polishing and cleaning
A research team has unveiled an innovative technology for ultraprecision surface polishing and cleaning using simultaneously operating magnetic micro spinbots. These tiny robots, capable of nanometer-scale contaminant removal and polishing, offer a l.....»»
Research highlights the unseen challenges, adaptations of adult daughters during COVID upheaval for families
A Baylor University study has shed light on the often-overlooked experiences of women doing "daughtering" in families, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which created immense challenges in their relationships with parents and other family me.....»»
It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers
It"s been a decade since 43 students disappeared in Mexico. Their parents still fight for answers.....»»
Pflugerville ISD teacher broke kindergartner"s fingers, parents say
Pflugerville ISD teacher broke kindergartner"s fingers, parents say.....»»
How to Understand Your Child’s Screenings for Autism and Other Conditions
The predictive value of childhood screenings for autism and other conditions depends on how common the condition is, a limit that parents need to understand.....»»
11-year-old felt hip pain and was limping. It was the first sign of stage 4 cancer
11-year-old felt hip pain and was limping. It was the first sign of stage 4 cancer.....»»
Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments
Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and the ecosystem. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million deaths annu.....»»
Instagram just got a lot safer for teens
New Teen Accounts help protect kids on Instagram and give parents more control over what their children see on the app......»»