Human-following robots can boost health aging for older adults
A study conducted by Newcastle University researchers shows that human-following robots have the potential to support the mobility and well-being of older adults.
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How Norway is teaching U.S. prisons to be more humane
Imagine not walking on grass for 20 years!
That's how long one man, stuck in solitary confinement, had to wait before setting foot in a...
What is a blue supermoon and how rare is the Aug. 30 event
There’s a blue supermoon in the astronomical forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Northeastern Global News interviewed Jacqueline McCleary, an assistant physics professor and observational cosmologist...
Think twice before trusting AI for sensitive decisions: new study raises concerns
Would you trust a computer program to give you financial or medical advice?
A recent study reveals that maybe you shouldn't—at least, not yet.
Researchers from...
The “almost retired” middle class is struggling, study finds
The middle class has often been described as the backbone of America. They're the everyday folks who have jobs, pay taxes, and take part...
Wealthiest top 10% of Americans responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, shows study
A recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that the richest 10% of Americans produce 40% of the country's greenhouse gas...
Extreme heat is changing how people experience the outdoors
Summers are getting hotter as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere—a problem that's impacting how millions of people enjoy the outdoors during...
Does using Facebook cause a lot of psychological harm?
A new study from the University of Oxford's Internet Institute has found that there isn't any evidence to suggest that using Facebook causes a...
Safe or not? New labels to show if your smart device protects your privacy
Think of a time when you bought a product that had a sticker or label on it, indicating that it was energy efficient or...
Can AI understand feelings?
You've probably chatted with a computer program, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, and thought it was a person. These are called large language models, or LLMs...