Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
An international coalition of climate scientists says that the Earth's vital signs have worsened beyond anything humans have yet seen, to the point that life on the planet is imperiled.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 25, 2023
In the vast realm of technology, chatbots have emerged as a revolutionary tool, bridging the gap between humans and machines. These digital assistants, initially designed to follow pre-set scripts, have now evolved into sophisticated entities capable of understanding and responding to complex human emotions and queries. But what’s the secret behind their enhanced conversational abilities?
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Frontiers
OCTOBER 22, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Previous studies have suggested that owners care more about dogs than cats — maybe because dogs are generally considered more affectionate and require more hands-on care. But these studies have used convenience samples and are only based in one country. Scientists surveyed representative samples from Denmark, Austria, and the UK, and found that people generally invest more emotionally and financially in their dogs than t
The New Social Worker
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Lace up your hiking boots, and let’s go on a journey into exciting and complex technology terms and examples of extended reality (XR), mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), as they apply to social work.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
An international study has identified for the first time the optimal number of steps at which most people obtain the greatest benefits, and also shows that the pace at which you walk provides additional benefits.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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Frontiers
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Gold open access publisher Frontiers has established a ‘flat-fee’ partnership agreement with the University of Kansas (KU). This will be Frontiers’ second ‘flat-fee’ agreement in North America and is the first to include the publisher’s entire portfolio of journals. Credit: Frontiers Under the one-year agreement, which will commence in January 2024, corresponding authors affiliated with the University of Kansas’ Lawrence and Edwards campuses, will receive unli
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
A new report finds that drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed. The Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023 warns of six risk tipping points ahead of us: Accelerating extinctions; Groundwater depletion; Mountain glaciers melting; Space debris; Unbearable heat; and an Uninsurable future.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Digital technology can be incredibly disruptive— particularly in terms of how people do their jobs. The healthcare industry is certainly no exception. While adoption is sometimes slow— held up by a reluctant old guard, or perhaps just prohibitive pricing—it is steady. Healthcare just doesn’t look the same as it did twenty years ago. From electronic records to data management, there are traces of digital technology everywhere you look.
Gideon
OCTOBER 24, 2023
CRISPR, the pathbreaking gene-editing technology, is revolutionizing the fight against infectious diseases in ways we never thought possible. From helping defeat malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses to potentially finding a cure for HIV, CRISPR is paving the way for a healthier and disease-free future. In this blog, you will find five fascinating ways in which CRISPR is being used to combat infectious diseases.
The NACCHO Podcast Series
OCTOBER 27, 2023
On this week’s podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials ’ Adriane Casalotti, Chief of Government and Public Affairs and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist welcome Victoria Van de Vate, NACCHO’s new Director of Government Affairs. The team provided an update on government funding and the newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Smart glasses that use a technique similar to a bat's echolocation could help blind and low-vision people navigate their surroundings, according to researchers.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 26, 2023
There are a lot of articles on making presentations about AI technology , such as this article from Medium. However, AI can also be used to create powerful presentations on just about any topic. AI technology has turned the process for coordinating conventional business meetings on its head. More organizations are using sophisticated AI tools to improve engagement and communicate more effectively.
Frontiers
OCTOBER 24, 2023
by Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Even before it was found to reduce pain and anxiety in modern times, music has been used for centuries to relieve pain. Now, researchers in Canada have investigated which aspects of listening to music can lead to a decreased pain perception. They found that participants’ perception of pain intensity and unpleasantness was reduced when they listened to their favorite music compared to pre-selected relaxing music, which is commo
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Researchers have now developed a technique that advances the ability of these tools, such as ChatGPT, to make compositional generalizations. This technique, Meta-learning for Compositionality, outperforms existing approaches and is on par with, and in some cases better than, human performance.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A team of researchers has created smart, advanced materials that will be the building blocks for a future generation of soft medical microrobots. These tiny robots have the potential to conduct medical procedures, such as biopsy, and cell and tissue transport, in a minimally invasive fashion.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Smart, stretchable and highly sensitive, a new soft sensor opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics. When applied to the surface of a prosthetic arm or a robotic limb, the sensor skin provides touch sensitivity and dexterity, enabling tasks that can be difficult for machines such as picking up a piece of soft fruit.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Generative AI is having a huge impact on the customer service profession. One study estimates that the market for AI in this field will be worth nearly $2.9 billion by 2032. There are a lot of ways that AI is changing the future of the customer service sector. One of the biggest is with virtual reality. We talked about some of the many ways that virtual reality is changing our world.
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 26, 2023
AI poses a number of benefits and risks for modern businesses. One of the most striking examples is in the field of cybersecurity. One poll found that 56% of companies use AI to enhance their cybersecurity strategies. A number of hackers are using AI to exploit their targets more easily. On the other hand, many cybersecurity professionals are also using AI to safeguard their digital assets.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
As bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have grown in market share, they've been criticized for their heavy carbon footprint: Cryptocurrency mining is an energy-intensive endeavor. Mining has massive water and land footprints as well, according to a new study that is the first to detail country-by-country environmental impacts of bitcoin mining.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Researchers have developed a souped-up telepresence robot that responds automatically and in real-time to a remote user's movements and gestures made in virtual reality.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
By analyzing tiny lunar crystals gathered by Apollo 17 astronauts in 1972, researchers recalculated the age of the Earth's Moon. Although previous assessments estimated the Moon as 4.425 billion years old, the new study discovered it is actually 4.46 billion years old -- 40 million years older than previously thought.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Scrape, cluck, lay eggs -- that's it? Anyone involved in chicken farming knows that the animals are capable of much more. Researchers have found evidence that roosters could recognize themselves in a mirror. Whether this is successful, however, depends on the experimental conditions -- a finding that points beyond the experiment with roosters and could also be of importance for other animal species.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Quantum physicists have shown that it's possible to control and manipulate spin waves on a chip using superconductors for the first time. These tiny waves in magnets may offer an alternative to electronics in the future, interesting for energy-efficient information technology or connecting pieces in a quantum computer, for example. The breakthrough primarily gives physicists new insight into the interaction between magnets and superconductors.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Primatologists are using genetic analysis to determine the geographic origin of ancient mummified baboons found in Egypt. The team finds evidence that the two legendary trading regions of Punt and Adulis may have been the same place separated by a thousand years of history.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Making one small diet change -- chicken instead of beef, plant milk instead of cow's milk -- could significantly curb carbon emissions and increase the healthfulness of your diet, according to a new study.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
It's viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space, according to new research.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 27, 2023
The privacy policies and practices of online games contain dark design patterns which could be deceptive, misleading, or coercive to users, according to a new study.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Scientists have observed the creation of rare chemical elements in the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen -- casting new light on how heavy elements are made.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Researchers have proposed a new way of using quantum light to 'see' quantum sound. A new paper reveals the quantum-mechanical interplay between vibrations and particles of light, known as photons, in molecules. It is hoped that the discovery may help scientists better understand the interactions between light and matter on molecular scales. And it potentially paves the way for addressing fundamental questions about the importance of quantum effects in applications ranging from new quantum techno
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
New research provides rare direct evidence showing that increased homozygosity -- meaning two identical alleles in a genome -- leads to negative effects on fertility in a human population.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Recently discovered microfossils date back half a billion years. Resembling modern-day algae, they provide insight into early life in our oceans.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
New analysis of data from the Curiosity rover reveals that much of the craters on Mars today could have once been habitable rivers.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A revised method to create hydrophobic surfaces has implications for any technology where water meets a solid surface, from optics and microfluidics to cooking.
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