A new tool that allows researchers to create realistic full-body animations of monkeys has provided the first evidence that non-human primates experience the “uncanny valley” phenomenon for body avatars, according to a study by Lucas Maximilian Martini at the University Clinic Tubingen in Germany and colleagues at KU Leuven in Belgium, publishing July 14^th in the open access journal PLOS Biology.

Nearly half the world's population experiences menopause, yet many of its emotional, cognitive and social impacts may never be discussed during medical appointments. New research out today in JAMA Network Open led by UMD Professor Yulin Hswen highlights these “silent symptoms” by comparing clinical notes that include menopause symptoms with the top Reddit posts in menopause forums.

Using AI-driven materials design, a team of researchers at University of Toronto Engineering has discovered a new set of metal alloys that retain their strength under extreme conditions. The materials are well suited to additive manufacturing, also known as 3D metal printing, and could lead to enhanced, custom-made parts for aerospace, power generation and more.

Solar energy is becoming one of the world’s most important sources of electricity. In Lithuania, the number of solar power plants is also growing rapidly, and the energy they produce is playing an ever more significant role in the country’s energy system. At the same time, however, one of the key challenges is becoming more pronounced: solar power generation remains highly dependent on weather conditions.