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Research makes robots better at following spoken instructions
People give instructions at varying levels of abstraction -- from the simple and straightforward ("Go north a bit.") to more complex commands that imply...
Squirrels have long memory for problem solving
Grey squirrel (stock image).
Credit: © fotogenix / Fotolia
Squirrels can remember problem-solving techniques for long periods and can apply them to new situations, researchers have...
Synapses in the brain mirror the structure of the visual world
Our brain is especially good at perceiving lines and contours even if they do not actually exist, such as the blue triangle in the...
Ancient plankton-like microfossils span two continents
Lenticular organic microfossils in the Kromberg Formation, Onverwacht Group, Barberton Mountain Land of South Africa. Image shown is an optical photomicrograph of a polished...
Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women
Peeled banana. While increasing potassium intake is probably a good idea for most older women, there are some people who have too much potassium...
Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure
Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Credit: © Serghei Velusceac / Fotolia
Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas -- and even coffee -- could...
Eyeing up Earth-like planets
As the light from the star passes through the Earth’s atmosphere some of it is absorbed in the ozone layer. This results in a...
Nanoparticle based contrast agent developed for dual modal imaging of cancer
This is a schematic diagram of the europium doped gadolinium oxide nanorods and the silica coating to improve the biocompatibility. Invitro cytotoxicity analysis, invitro...
Smallest-ever star discovered by astronomers
Smallest star ever discovered. Very small and dim stars are the best possible candidates for detecting Earth-sized planets which can have liquid water on...
Ants build sinking Eiffel Towers when trying to escape
The weight of an ant tower is supported by a wider cross-section at its base, which allows the ants to better distribute their weight.
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The one trillion ton iceberg: Larsen C Ice Shelf rift finally breaks through
This is a map showing detachment of iceberg, based on data from NASA's Aqua Modis satellite. July 12, 2017.
Credit: MIDAS Project, Swansea University
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