The undeployed metamaterial (left) gains strength and form when deployed (center), with the ability to return to its limp state (right). Credit: Wenzhong Yan/UCLA Common push puppet toys in the…
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Brain biomarker in blood sample predicts stroke, researchers demonstrate
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital and Uppsala University have demonstrated that a simple blood test that reflects brain health can predict which people are most at…
Neutrons reveal the existence of local symmetry breaking in a Weyl semimetal
At higher temperatures (left), the Weyl semimetal lattice maintains its symmetry. At lower temperatures (right), local symmetry breaks down, as depicted by the atomic shifts and lattice distortions, which alters…
Better buildings can help von der Leyen maintain her green legacy
Comment: The EU president must implement plans to boost energy efficiency in the sector, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and exposure to geopolitical shocks Cristina Gamboa is CEO of the…
Researchers urge Medicare coverage of driving assessments for at-risk, older adults
Credit: Tim Samuel from Pexels In 2020, approximately 48 million licensed drivers were older than 65 years. Within this age group, car crashes led to 7,480 deaths and 149,881 non-fatal…
App helps users transition from doom-scrolling to mindfulness
An infinite scroll abstract coloring app for mindfulness. Credit: University of Waterloo Do you find yourself doom-scrolling, or spending more time than you should consuming negative news on the internet…
A risk-tolerant immune system may enable house sparrows’ wanderlust
For animals exploring new territory, taking risks is key to survival. But eating unfamiliar foods can be dicey, since they might contain new pathogens and parasites. One avian immune system,…
What time is it on the moon? Researchers develop a plan for precise timekeeping
The lunar coordinate time system could serve as a foundation for developing a GPS-like navigation system on the moon. This would be a critical piece of infrastructure for future lunar…
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of…
Elon Musk’s X faces privacy complaints in Europe over data use
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk’s X on Monday over “unlawfully” feeding the personal data of users into…
