Ralph
Coverage of Ralph in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Senate hopefuls spar over economy, immigration and government's role in South Carolina debate
Republican candidates for Senate in South Carolina debated, aligning on conservative priorities but differing on federal spending, foreign policy, and government role. The debate was hosted by News 2 and Nexstar stations.
- A ‘cute’ and popular server at one DC senior living facility isn’t even human
A robot named Ralph delivers meals at a senior living facility in DC, inspired by a Chinese restaurant's use of robots. Residents find it helpful and cute, as it reduces staff workload by transporting food between the kitchen and dining rooms.
- Argument at Detroit funeral escalates to shooting; police quickly respond
A shooting occurred outside a funeral on Detroit’s west side, where police quickly responded and shot the suspect, injuring five people (four victims and the suspect). All injured are expected to survive, and the suspect is in custody. Detroit officials condemned the violence and urged residents to report threats to prevent similar incidents.
- One dog's impact on the science of aging
The Rowe family's dog Ralph, who had dementia, participated in a study on rapamycin. Scientists gained new insights into the drug's potential as a treatment by analyzing his brain.
- Ralph the dog's impact on science and his family
Ralph, the Rowe family dog, participated in a study of rapamycin with other canines with dementia. Scientists gained new insights into the drug's potential as a treatment by analyzing his brain.