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Love robot: Harmony

The launch of Harmony, the world’s first talking sex robot, introduces new ethical and social dilemmas. While designed to simulate human-like interactions and companionship, the development of such technology raises questions about its impact on human relationships, consent, and the…

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Cats can learn to communicate using talking buttons

Some cats learn to press soundboard buttons to communicate words like "food" and "play". Research shows stronger evidence for dogs, while cat studies remain mostly observational. The TheyCanTalk project tracks thousands of pets using these systems.

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Drug to regrow teeth moves closer to clinical use

A drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein could enable natural tooth regrowth in humans. Kitano Hospital reports that an investigator-initiated Phase I trial is underway at Kyoto University Hospital (Ki-CONNECT) from September 2024 to August 2025. The researchers aim to make the treatment available by 2030 for people with congenital tooth loss.