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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 24-Apr-2025 21:08 ET (25-Apr-2025 01:08 GMT/UTC)
Surrey researchers developing surveillance training resources to safeguard Europe’s drinking water
University of SurreyNovel study at Brown shows how late-life health traces back to what happened in the womb
Brown UniversityIt makes sense that a viral infection during a pregnancy might negatively affect the fetus — but scientists now know that some effects of an adverse event during pregnancy may not be revealed for decades. On a more empowering note, scientists have found that low stress in pregnancy, consistent parenting in a child’s early years and quality preschool experiences reduce the risk of heart disease and mental illness in adulthood.
Those particular insights on how early life impacts future health, and many more, were made possible because of the New England Family Study, a one-of-a-kind research project launched in 1959 and continuing today.
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Autonomous drone from Delft University of Technology defeats human champions in historic racing first
Delft University of TechnologyA team of scientists and students from Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands) has taken first place at the A2RL Drone Championship in Abu Dhabi - an international race that pushes the limits of physical artificial intelligence, challenging teams to fly fully autonomous drones using only a single camera. The TU Delft drone competed against 13 autonomous drones and even human drone racing champions, using innovative methods to train deep neural networks for high-performance control. The gained knowledge on highly-efficient robust AI will contribute to many robotics applications, from self-driving cars to humanoid robots.
No. 1 cognitive psychologist receives double honors
University of California - IrvineDistinguished Professor Elizabeth Loftus and her study on AI recognized