J.D. Butler was planning a future with his girlfriend at his favorite New York City restaurant when that future came to a sudden, crushing halt. “They were planning on when…
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Adolescence’s Impact on Adult Dopamine Function and Impulsivity
Summary: In a novel study, researchers reveal a sensitive developmental phase during adolescence that significantly influences adult impulsivity, aggression, and dopamine function in mice. This study highlights the implications of…
Tennis anyone? Researchers serve up advances in developing motion simulation technology’s next generation
Credit: Jason Peng et al. Simon Fraser University computing science assistant professor Jason Peng is leading a research team that is raising motion simulation technology to the next level—and using…
Samsung Needs Apple To Validate Foldable Smartphones
In recent years, several foldable designs have aimed to capture a sizable portion of the mobile phone market in this category. However, despite their potential, foldables’ market share has remained…
Custom-made 3D lab models could unlock the secret to soft tissue joint diseases
3D model development for joint soft tissue disease. Combining patient-derived cells with relevant matrix components will yield 3D cultures that recapitulate key tissue morphology. Dynamic loading in tendon or ligament…
US preterm birth and maternal mortality rates are alarmingly high, outpacing those in all other high-income countries
Every two minutes, in about the time it takes to read a page of your favorite book or brew a cup of coffee, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth,…
Research team develops the fastest neuromorphic, electric double layer transistor
(Left) Schematic diagram of the electric double layer transistor developed in this research project. (Right) Significantly higher neuromorphic operation speed was achieved using this transistor compared to existing electric double…
Amazon governments set sights on narco-deforestation
When governments gather for the Amazon summit next week, they will talk about how to tackle drug traffickers who destroy forests When the presidents of Amazon nations including Brazil, Peru…
Searching for Extraterrestrial Life — By Keeping an Eye on Exploding Stars
In a new study, Yale undergrad Andy Nilipour used supernovae to narrow the search for extraterrestrial alien civilizations. When you’re searching the skies for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, it’s not…
