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If humanoid robots make you a bit queasy — would it help if they had fleshy faces that can smile at you?

The country's supreme court has temporarily banned Patanjali, a leading maker of ayurvedic products with ties to the prime minister, from advertising certain items due to a history of false claims.

In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.

New research finds sitting for long hours increases the risk of death.

Authorities in Paris said on Monday that Durov is being held on questions stemming from an investigation into criminal activity on the app, including the spread of child pornography and facilitating the selling of illegal drugs.

UC San Diego scientist says the comb jellies' lipid molecules form exaggerated shapes that are bent back to “normal” by pressure experienced miles below the ocean surface. At surface pressure deep water comb jellies would disintegrate.

Defense of Democracy Presents a Film Festival to Open Minds & Raise Funds A local showing of the film “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is intended to educate the public and raise funds for Defense of Democracy, a national organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system. “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” is a documentary film that tells the story of researchers who trace the origins of the Christian anti-gay movement to a mistranslation of the Bible in 1946, casting doubt on a biblical basis for LGBTQIA+ prejudice. Defense of Democracy pushes back against all who attempt to whitewash curricula, deny unsavory parts of American history, censor library books and stigmatize students based on race, gender or sexuality. The group defends and advocates for public schools and library systems based on inclusivity and science. It provides training and tools for volunteers nationwide to engage with their communities. About “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” “1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture” speaks to the root of what Defense of Democracy organizers believe in: The accepted canon is not always true, and a healthy democracy must allow its citizens free access to many different points of view. “1946” was written, directed and produced by a team of award-winning filmmakers. About Defense of Democracy is a nonprofit organization that advocates for an inclusive public education system, informs the public on the importance of public school and library systems in a functioning democracy, and provides training, tools and coordination for strategic volunteer engagement in communities across the country. For more information visit: defenseofdemocracy.org Stay Connected on Facebook

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.

We all want to feel good in our bodies. But so many of us spend our days with achy backs, dried-out eyes and brain fog from too much screen time. What can we do to shake up our sedentary lifestyles?