Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers challenge the widespread belief that AI-induced bias is a technical flaw, arguing instead that AI is deeply influenced by societal power dynamics. It learns from…
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Unraveling the origin of extremely bright quantum emitters
Schematic of light emission from the color center at the oxide/SiC interface. Credit: Osaka University Many next-generation quantum devices rely on single-photon emitters based on optically active defects in solids,…
Making it ‘dirtier’ could improve astronaut health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Astronauts often experience immune dysfunction, skin rashes, and other inflammatory conditions while traveling in space. A new study published in the journal Cell suggests that these…
Alzheimer’s Study Identifies 16 Risk Genes
Summary: A large whole-genome sequencing study has uncovered 16 new genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, expanding genetic research beyond European ancestry. Researchers analyzed data from 49,149 individuals, nearly half of…
Schizophrenia Symptoms Linked to Unique Brain Structures
Summary: A new international study reveals that schizophrenia manifests differently in the brain, reflecting the wide range of symptoms among patients. Researchers analyzed imaging data from over 6,000 individuals and…
How do nestling birds cope with heat? – Functional Ecologists
In this new blog post, Mary Woodruff presents her recent work ‘Heat alters diverse thermal tolerance mechanisms: An organismal framework for studying climate change effects in a wild bird‘. She…
NASA launching its SPHEREx and PUNCH space missions on March 2 after delay: How to watch live
If all goes to plan, two NASA missions called “SPHEREx” and “PUNCH” will be sharing a ride to space very soon. The agency plans to launch both missions at the…
Scientists discover key protein in resilience to stress
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When faced with chronic stress, why do some people develop anxiety and depressive symptoms while others show resilience? A protein that acts as a cannabinoid receptor…
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa promises to be your ‘best friend in a digital world’ for a monthly fee
Credit: Fabian Hurnaus from Pexels Amazon on Wednesday unveiled a generative-AI infused Alexa that it says will allow the popular voice assistant to have more personality, check a user’s tone…
15-minute screening tool can help stroke survivors with visual perception problems
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities. The free screening tool…
