Altermagnetism: A Magnetic Family Member

Newswise — There is now a new addition to the magnetic family: thanks to experiments at the Swiss Light Source SLS, researchers have proved the existence of altermagnetism. The experimental…

School uniform policies linked to students getting less exercise

Credit: Gustavo Fring from Pexels School uniform policies could be restricting young people from being active, particularly primary school-aged girls, new research suggests. The University of Cambridge study used data…

Rare depiction of Romulus and Remus found in Vilanova d’Alcolea

The Department of Culture of the Generalitat Valenciana has announced the discovery of a rare silver brooch depicting Romulus and Remus. In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus were twin brothers,…

Aim policies at hardware to ensure AI safety, say experts

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A global registry tracking the flow of chips destined for AI supercomputers is one of the policy options highlighted by a major new report calling for…

Amplifying Stereotypes: The Lasting Impact of Gender Bias in Images

Summary: Visual content on platforms like Google Images reinforces gender stereotypes more strongly than textual content. This pioneering study indicates that online images not only display a stronger bias towards…

Borderline Personality Disorder Linked to Increased Hospital Revisits

Summary: Patients diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are more likely to have recurrent hospital visits compared to those with other mental disorders. Analyzing over 86,000 episodes of care for…

Scientists Locate the Missing Mass Inside the Proton

The Science Newswise — The way mass is distributed in a proton is a fundamental puzzle in nuclear and particle physics. A proton’s core consists of three valence quarks, but they contribute…

The role of nonlocal boxes in defining the boundaries of physical feasibility

Four ways AI could help to respond to climate change—despite how much energy it uses

Credit: AI-generated image Advanced AI systems are coming under increasing criticism for how much energy they use. But it’s important to remember that AI could also contribute in various ways…

A promising avenue for more effective immunotherapies

Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.11377 A research team of Canadian and French scientists, led by INRS professor Maya Saleh, has been investigating immunotherapy resistance in certain patients…