Optical micrograph of the monolayer tungsten diselenide sample, with the right-hand side functionalized with PTCDA. Credit: Mark Hersam / Northwestern University Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time,…
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Newly discovered key switch for cellular energy balance could pave way for Parkinson’s disease therapies
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A key switch for cellular energy balance has been discovered in cells, and it could potentially become the target of new therapies for diseases ranging from…
When Mom Struggles to Bond, Babies Sleep Worse
Summary: A large Finnish study has found that mothers who struggle to bond with their infants are more likely to have children with sleep problems that persist into toddlerhood. Difficulties…
How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means
Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of the federal government shutdown that began at the stroke of midnight on Oct. 1, 2025. This is not…
Energy harvesters surpass Carnot efficiency using non-thermal electron states
This infographic depicts a simplified diagram of the novel energy-harvesting technique using the TL liquid. Implementation of this strategy in practice could help in the conversion of waste heat generated…
‘Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition’ drops the VR requirement, offering serviceable Aliens thrills, anytime, anywhere (review)
With the huge success of Alien: Earth and Alien: Romulus, we can safely say things are looking better for the Alien franchise these days. Even on the gaming front, the…
A new guide to tackle tech abuse of older people
Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.…
Can AI technology help solve societal environmental and health issues?
Credit: Zhuling Guo et al. Researchers at Tohoku University used artificial intelligence (AI) to try and solve the deeply complex and multi-faceted environmental issues in today’s society. The findings were…

