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Bottlenose dolphins ‘smile’ at each other while playing

Dolphins are extremely playful, but little is known about how they — and other marine mammals — communicate during playtime. New research shows that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) use the ‘open mouth’ facial expression — analogous to a smile — to communicate during social play. The dolphins almost always use the facial expression when they […]

Published on October 2, 2024

AI simulation gives people a glimpse of their potential future self

‘Future You’ is a generative AI tool that enables users to have a simulated conversation with a potential version of their future selves. The chatbot is meant to reduce users’ anxiety, improve positive emotions, and guide them toward making better everyday choices. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 2, 2024

Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends With Black Women Voters

Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a surge of support from Black women voters, galvanized in part by her work on health care issues such as maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and gun control. The enthusiasm may be key for Democratic turnout at the polls in critical battleground states. Black women have always been among the […]

Published on October 2, 2024