While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women who have a low sense of decision-making power, ‘cute’ design features — such as big eyes and raised cheeks — affect both men and women similarly, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to learn their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease dementia. The researchers found a large discrepancy between the percentage of participants who said they would like to learn their risk if such estimates became available and the percentage who followed through to […]

Claims about sustainability are increasing in agricultural genomics research, but the term is often not well-defined, leading to potential concerns about the impact and credibility of the research, according to a recent study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]