Implementing high pediatric readiness for all U.S. emergency departments is highly cost-effective and would lower mortality among young patients, according to a study published in the October issue of Health…
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Ultra-thin film that absorbs nearly all electromagnetic waves could improve reliability of wireless communication
A conceptual diagram of the electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding material developed by the research team, along with the designed conductive pattern. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) The…
‘Venom: The Last Dance’ is a fun and fitting farewell to Tom Hardy’s alien antics (review)
With the exception of James Gunn’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy, few Marvel-based superhero films of recent memory have cultivated the wicked charm, gallows humor, and delirious fun as the…
When Human-AI Teams Thrive and When They Don’t
Summary: A new study reveals that while human-AI collaboration can be powerful, it depends on the task. Analysis of hundreds of studies found that AI outperformed human-AI teams in decision-making…
Key Biochemical Trigger of Huntington’s Disease Progression Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified a crucial biochemical mechanism that could allow Huntington’s disease to be studied before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention. The team found that disrupted dopamine…
Childhood Attention Problems and Genes Linked to Psychosis Risk
Summary: Childhood attention issues, coupled with genetic predispositions, increase the likelihood of experiencing psychotic-like symptoms in adolescence. By analyzing data from 10,000 youths, researchers discovered that variability in attention spans…
Prenatal Cannabis Use Linked to Child Aggression and Cognitive Deficits
Summary: New research shows that prenatal exposure to cannabis can negatively impact children’s thinking and behavioral skills, including impulse control, attention, and aggression, which are key for academic and social…
Study observes a phase transition in magic of a quantum system with random circuits
Picture of a trapped-ion quantum computer on which the experiment was conducted. Credit: IonQ In the context of quantum mechanics and information, “magic” is a key property of quantum states…
Red rocks with green spots at ‘Serpentine Rapids’
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image, a nighttime mosaic of the Malgosa Crest abrasion patch at “Serpentine Rapids,” using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the…
A common kitchen tool could help koala conservation
Known for their fluffy ears, round faces and big black noses, koalas spend most of their time snoozing in the canopies of eucalypt forests. Their penchant for perching high up…
