Despite rapid robotic automation advancements, most systems struggle to adapt their pre-trained movements to dynamic environments with objects of varying stiffness or weight. To tackle this challenge, ...

This research from Keio University leverages Gaussian process regression, enabling robots to intuitively adjust grip based on object properties and stiffness.

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Last fall, a plane took off from Ottawa, Ontario, with some unusual cargo: a collection of nonviable human embryos and eggs.

As our behavior is determined by our brains, understanding which neurological circuits are involved at the beginning of the ...

By studying genetic data from nearly 140,000 IVF embryos, scientists have with unprecedented detail revealed why fewer than half of human conceptions survive to birth. The research uncovered the ...

Researchers across biology, philosophy, and AI are split on what counts as a mind—and whether today’s systems qualify.

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Once a seed germinates, it is committed to one location. Plants are sessile—stuck where they started out—forced to cope with ...

Why calling optimisation behaviour "machine psychology" tells us more about human projection than about machine minds.

At the University of Delaware, we are focused on attracting and hiring talented people to maintain our reputation as one of the top higher education institutions. We are extremely proud of our work ...

27 cinematographers tell IndieWire how they captured their stories at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.