Imagine a robot that learns like a child. That's exactly what two researchers have created-at least that's the idea. The new robot has to learn everything from scratch, starting from nothing.
Dogs may be able to interpret human body language far better than scientists expected-but only with training. Researchers have found that dogs follow human gaze cues when trained to do so.
New findings published in the BMJ reveal that close to half of all veterans who died from drug overdoses were also prescribed benzodiazepines for pain, which are commonly used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and insomnia.
New findings published in the journal Neuron specifically studied how the brain of a fruit fly differentiates between the two. As fruit flies and humans share about 75 percent of the same disease-causing genes, researchers believe that the distinct molecular machinery that presents in both the guts ...
The first recipient to successfully receive a penis transplant is going to be a father.
A new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that the rate of underage drinking has significantly dropped within a ten year period. The survey studied rates of binge drinking and underage consumption among 30,000 individuals between the ages of 12 to 2...
Scientists have taken a closer look at the epic migration of the blue whale. Using DNA profiling and photo identification, researchers may have solved the mystery of where these giant animals go to breed.
The surface of Pluto is getting more detailed as New Horizons closes in on the planet. Scientists have received a closer look at the tiny planet with a series of new images.
New findings published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) reveal that maintaining normal vitamin D levels is critical in preserving kidney function in children dealing with the issue. Furthermore, the study points out how adding a vitamin D supplement to already existing tre...
Three crew members from the International Space Station (ISS) returned safely to Earth on Thursday after a mission lasting 199 days.
Calming down excited neighbors isn't too difficult. In fact, it's actually contagious for some creatures, including woodlice, an isopod crustacean with a rigid, segmented long exoskeleton and fourteen jointed limbs. Though they're not always so easily seen, these animals like to hang out under stone...
Learning how plants survive droughts is crucial for the future. As our planet warms, more droughts may mean failed harvests.
