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Salt Lake City officers turned what appeared to be an assault call into a success story using specialized training and sensory tools. The result saved an autistic teen from a potentially dangerous escalation.
A Swiss brown cow in Austria has stunned scientists by using a broom as a tool, carefully selecting which end to use based on where she wants to scratch. This is the first documented case of a cow not only using a tool but adjusting it for different body parts.
Google just made Pinpoint, a tool that can search through 200,000 documents and transcribe hours of audio, available to everyone after years of restricting it to journalists and academics. The free tool uses AI to find patterns in massive collections of files, emails, handwritten notes, and recordings in over 100 languages.
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A pet cow in Austria named Veronika has become the first documented case of tool use in cattle, carefully selecting which end of a broom to use for different scratching needs. Even more remarkable: she's one of only two species known to adapt a single tool for multiple purposes.
A Swiss Brown cow in Austria has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, wielding a brush to scratch different parts of her body with surprising precision. Scientists say her ability to use one tool for multiple purposes has only been convincingly documented in chimpanzees outside of humans.
A pet cow in Austria has become the first of her species documented using tools with purpose and flexibility, choosing different parts of a brush to scratch different body areas. The discovery is challenging long-held assumptions about cattle intelligence and expanding our understanding of which animals can use tools.
A new artificial intelligence tool can spot 14 critical health problems from a single CT scan, making emergency care faster and simpler. The FDA approval marks a major shift from older AI tools that could only detect one condition at a time.
A new manual ratchet system combines screwdriver and socket functions into one compact tool that never needs charging. The FixBuddy Ratchet comes with over 40 interchangeable bits and a pivoting head designed to end mid-project frustration.
Pacific University created calming sensory rooms where neurodivergent students can decompress during stressful moments. The initiative started after a graduate student spent hours recovering in her car following an overwhelming fire drill.
A pet cow named Veronika has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, grabbing sticks and brooms to scratch those hard-to-reach itches. Scientists say this breakthrough shows cattle might be smarter than we ever imagined.
Cairo International Airport just became more welcoming for travelers with autism and sensory conditions. EgyptAir launched the airline's first dedicated support room designed to reduce stress before flights.
Scientists now have an AI assistant built on 150 years of trusted research data that makes complex discoveries faster and more reliable. Three out of four researchers say it's more trustworthy than other AI tools.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
People with dementia now have a free resource that helps them confidently discuss their medications with doctors and potentially reduce harmful prescriptions. The PRIME tool was created with patients and caregivers, not just for them.
A Scottish care home created a calming sensory room for residents after staff, families, and local businesses rallied together to fund the project. The new space at Hermitage House in Helensburgh offers tailored therapeutic experiences to boost wellbeing.
A pet cow in Austria has joined chimps and dolphins in an elite club by learning to use sticks as tools to scratch herself. Scientists say Veronika's decade-long self-taught skill shows we've seriously underestimated how smart cattle really are.
Scientists created a breakthrough method that tracks extreme weather events with unprecedented accuracy, giving communities worldwide the power to better prepare for heat waves, floods, and droughts. The tool is already helping researchers understand and adapt to climate challenges across every continent.
Forget complicated tech that wastes your time. Five new AI tools are actually delivering on the promise of making daily work faster, simpler, and more beautiful.
OpenAI just released Prism, a free AI assistant that helps scientists write research papers faster and collaborate more easily. The tool uses advanced AI to improve writing, find citations, and even turn hand-drawn diagrams into digital versions.
Archaeologists discovered the oldest known wooden tool ever found, a 430,000-year-old digging stick crafted by ancient humans in what is now Greece. The rare find offers a glimpse into how our distant ancestors lived and worked long before the Stone Age.
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