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Study Shows Powered Prosthetic Ankles Can Restore a Wide Range of Functions for Amputees
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Study Shows Powered Prosthetic Ankles Can Restore a Wide Range of Functions for Amputees

A prosthetic ankle powered by neural control technologies could help amputees regain a wide range of abilities, with training.

Mussel Sensors Pave the Way for Environmental Monitoring Tools
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Mussel Sensors Pave the Way for Environmental Monitoring Tools

Researchers are using a new sensor system to remotely monitor freshwater mussels, as a means of detect harmful toxins in the waters in which they live.

Software Spots, Fixes Hang Bugs in Seconds
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Software Spots, Fixes Hang Bugs in Seconds

New software developed at North Carolina State University can identify and fix so-called hang bugs.

Tech Sector Job Interviews Assess Anxiety, Not Skills
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Tech Sector Job Interviews Assess Anxiety, Not Skills

Researchers have found that technical interviews for many software engineering positions do not focus on whether the candidate is competent at coding, but whether...

Improving AI's Ability to Identify Students Who Need Help
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Improving AI's Ability to Identify Students Who Need Help

A new artificial intelligence model can predict the extent of students' absorption of knowledge via educational gameplay.
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