Older adults want more input on tech used in their care
Older adults want more input in the technology related to their care, including companion robots and location trackers, two papers find.
Older adults want more input on tech used in their care
Older adults want more input in the technology related to their care, including companion robots and location trackers, two papers find.
Love songs from other cultures are tough to recognize
Some musical themes are universally recognizable by people everywhere. Love songs, however, are harder to pinpoint.
Robot could help people get dressed
Researchers have developed a robotic system that helps humans dress and accommodates various body shapes, arm poses, and clothing selections.
Ozempic may let type 1 diabetes patients skip insulin
This “could possibly be the most dramatic change in treating type 1 diabetes since the discovery of insulin in 1921.”
The Y chromosome has finally been decoded
“We knew we had an incomplete picture up until now, but we can now see the entire genome from end to end for the first time.”
Sawdust and 3D printing combine for reusable building material
New research is paving the way for sustainable construction practices that reduce waste, pollution, and resource consumption.
Why are we so invested in our favorite sports teams?
How can you prevent your favorite team’s loss from ruining your week? An expert weighs in on why we get so invested and how to cope.
Kids in segregated neighborhoods have higher blood lead levels
Lead in children’s blood underscores the negative health effects of policies stemming from systemic racism.
Reading has a complicated history
In this podcast episode, Adrian Johns digs into the complex history of reading, from America’s Reading Wars to today’s fights over book bans.