The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS for the first time. The powerful space telescope trained its infrared vision and its Near-Infrared Spectrograph instrument (NIRspec)…
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High-THC Cannabis Linked to Psychosis and Addiction
Summary: A systematic review of nearly 100 studies found that high-THC cannabis products are linked to negative mental health outcomes, particularly psychosis, schizophrenia, and cannabis use disorder. While some therapeutic…
Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within…
Built by Hand, Proven by Datta
BYLINE: Michelle Alvarez Newswise — NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Provakar Datta, currently a postdoctoral researcher with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL), arrived at the DOE’s…
Mausoleum discovery is inspired by tomb of Augustus
Excavations at Saint-Romain-en-Gal near Lyon have revealed a mausoleum inspired by the monumental tomb of Augustus in Rome. According to experts, the circular structure, which spans 15 metres in diameter…
Virtual reality merges with robotics to create seamless physical interactions
Computer scientists Parastoo Abtahi, center, and Mohamed Kari, left, are are working to bring virtual reality into the physical world by pairing mixed reality headsets with robots. Doctoral student Lauren…
Mediterranean diet combined with calorie reduction and exercise may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Mediterranean-style diet, in combination with reduced caloric intake, moderate physical activity, and professional support for weight loss, may cut the risk of type 2 diabetes…
How to build larger, more reliable quantum computers, even with imperfect links between chips
(Color online) (a) DL measurement for two data qubits across the boundary. Left: ZZ product; Right: XX product. (b) same for CAT gadget. (c) same for GT gadget. Red dashed…
Predicting sudden traffic congestion in real time using optical fiber cables
Credit: NEC NEC Corporation has developed an optical fiber sensing technology to monitor road conditions and accurately predict sudden traffic congestion in real time. By collecting data from existing optical…
How the Apollo missions unlocked the origins of the moon
Astronaut Harrison Schmitt retrieves lunar samples during Apollo 17. Credit: NASA You know, if you think about it, and trust me we’re about to, the moon is kind of weird.…
