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Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: Combating loneliness and isolation while social distancing

Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people -- particularly the elderly -- cope with loneliness and social isolation while social distancing, say researchers......»»

Category: biomedSource:  sciencedailyFeb 19th, 2021

AI algorithm accurately detects heart disease in dogs

Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller breeds such as King Charles Spaniels......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

How social interactions evolve in schools: Study reveals people tend to gravitate towards groups of similar sizes

A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The Forgotten Developer of Tamoxifen, a Lifesaving Breast Cancer Therapy

Her name was on the patent for tamoxifen, but Dora Richardson’s story was lost until now.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

These Hornets Can Thrive on Just Alcohol without Getting Buzzed

Social wasps can hold their liquor.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

How isolation technologies are shaping the future of Kubernetes security

In this Help Net Security interview, Emily Long, CEO at Edera, discusses the most common vulnerabilities in Kubernetes clusters and effective mitigation strategies. Long shares insights on emerging isolation technologies that could enhance Kubernetes.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Data centers are critical, but not in isolation

Data centers are critical, but not in isolation.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader

Middle East latest: Social platform X suspends new account on behalf of Iran"s supreme leader.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?

I’m 70, have $1.5 million in a 401(k), and just started Social Security. Is it too late for a Roth conversion?.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

More social species live longer, study finds

New research from the University of Oxford has revealed that species that are more social live longer and produce offspring for a greater timespan. This is the first study on this topic which spans the animal kingdom, from jellyfish to humans......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

New tool helps assess narcissism in job candidates

It feels like narcissism is everywhere these days: politics, movies and TV, sports, social media. You might even see signs of it at work, where it can be particularly detrimental. Is it possible to keep a workplace free of destructive, manipulative e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Report summarizes findings from a decade of unprecedented gambling research in Massachusetts

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have released a comprehensive, 194-page report assessing their decade-long examination of the social and economic impacts that followed the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Yooka-Replaylee devs are definitely teasing a Switch 2 release

Playtonic released a new Yooka-Replaylee trailer, and are heavily teasing a future Nintendo platform launch on social media......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features

Gentler Streak, a popular fitness app and 2024 Apple Design Award winner for social impact, has just been updated to version 5.0. It now has … The post Gentler Streak v5 update adds new sleep and fitness features appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Apple confirms ‘exciting week of announcements’ for Mac starting on Monday

While it’s not an event, Apple has officially confirmed that next week will be an “exciting week of announcements” starting on Monday morning. The teaser was posted to social media by Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak. This announcements.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Having the "right" friends may hold the secret to building wealth, according to new study on socioeconomic ties

Having wealthy people in your social network significantly boosts the likelihood that you'll participate in stock markets and savings plans, according to a new working paper I co-authored......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

10 best movies starring only one actor, ranked

Movies with only one actor depict intense personal journeys that often examine isolation and survival in unique environments, from Cast Away to Moon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

How to enable Safe Browsing in Google Chrome on Android

To safeguard your data, Google Chrome uses Safe Browsing to protect you from: harmful websites and extensions, malicious or intrusive advertisements, malware, phishing attacks, and social engineering threats. Safe Browsing scans and evaluates website.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

AI and deepfakes fuel phishing scams, making detection harder

AI impersonation is now the hardest vector for cybersecurity professionals to protect companies against, according to Teleport. The study, which surveyed 250 senior US and UK decision-makers, shows that social engineering remains one of the top tacti.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Why Trump"s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains

"Talk about extreme." That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September's televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbors in.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Availability of parental leave may affect social norms on gender division of childcare

In research published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, investigators have examined the relationship between countries' parental leave policies and young adults' perceptions of social norms for the division of childcare duties between moth.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024