Author: Dr. David Lowemann

What does ‘that’ mean in ‘Did you see that?’

What goes through your mind when someone asks ‘Did you see that?’ A study shows that children and adults process ambiguous information like ‘that’ differently. While children focus more on the literal meaning, adults use multiple cues to grasp the speaker’s intent. Researchers hope their findings could aid dialogue robot development and improve support systems […]

Published on March 25, 2025

Making foie gras without force-feeding

Researchers wondered if there was a more ethical way to enjoy foie gras, so they created a process to replicate the dish without force-feeding ducks and geese beyond their normal diets. They treated the fat with the bird’s own lipases, mimicking the activities that occur naturally in the duck’s body, and the resultant foie gras […]

Published on March 25, 2025

Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked to More Tick Species

A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new report shows. “Alpha-gal syndrome is relatively rare, but those who have it can have a full-on anaphylactic shock,”… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on March 25, 2025