Innovation
LG teases a new chore-completing home robot
LG teases a new chore-completing home robot LG has announced a new home robot called CLOiD that will perform a wide range of household chores. CLOiD features two articulated arms and five individually actuated fingers on each hand, allowing for more human-like movement. The robot’s motor-equipped arms have seven degrees of freedom, indicating a high […]
💻 Technology
Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water
Material uses light to destroy ‘forever chemicals’ in water Researchers at Rice University have developed a material that uses light to break down “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS) in water. The material, which combines two safe and lightweight materials using defect engineering, works quickly and efficiently without relying on metals that could […]
🔬 Science
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning Alternative grading approaches are being explored by educators to rethink traditional grading practices, which have been found to decrease students’ intrinsic motivation and cultivate a fear of failure. These alternative models aim to address issues such […]
📚 Education
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
‘Are you married?’ Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment Doctors ask demographic questions during treatment to collect data that can help researchers understand who gets sick, why they get sick, and how to design interventions to improve health outcomes. The data collected from these questions can be used to predict conditions like preeclampsia, cardiovascular […]
🏥 Health
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, aiming to supersede state-level AI regulations that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. The executive order calls for the creation of an AI litigation task force to […]
📰 News
Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection Time banking, a community-based mutual aid system, could ease the burden of elder care by providing affordable and reciprocal support to older adults. The global demographic shift towards an aging population poses significant challenges, including high costs and a shortage of professional caregivers, […]
🏥 Health
This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work
This $1,500 robot cooks dinner while I work The Posha robot chef can autonomously cook a meal from scratch for $1,500. The device can be controlled through an app and produces delicious results, such as the reviewer’s macaroni and cheese. The robot features a “copilot” mode that keeps cooked meals warm and stirs them occasionally […]
💻 Technology
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose The author argues that while Ivy League universities may face challenges from federal research funding cuts, public universities have more to lose due to their reliance on federal funds. The Trump administration’s cuts are […]
📰 News
New work shatters quantum computer connection records
New work shatters quantum computer connection records New research has shattered quantum computer connection records by extending the maximum distance two quantum computers can connect through a fiber cable to up to 1,243 miles (2,000 km). The breakthrough was achieved by Assistant Professor Tian Zhong and his team at the University of Chicago Pritzker School […]
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New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option Pre-owned electronics are becoming increasingly viable holiday gift options due to advancements in repair and recycling technologies. The emergence of a new line of businesses processing used, discarded, or returned electronics has supplied a large volume of pre-owned products, making them […]
💻 Technology