Lane changing and congestion found to be mutually reinforcing

Webb snaps supersonic outflow of young star

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s high resolution, near-infrared look at Herbig-Haro 211 reveals exquisite detail of the outflow of a young star, an infantile analog of our Sun. Herbig-Haro objects…

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Summary: Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted…

Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Summary: Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness…

A nonrelativistic and nonmagnetic mechanism for generating terahertz waves

Overshoot Commission calls for research into solar geoengineering

Dimming the sun could “complement” emissions cuts, says panel of leaders, while acknowledging concerns about the risks Governments should expand research into controversial solar geoengineering, while placing a moratorium on…

Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression

Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…

Indigenous trackers can identify animal species from ancient rock art prints |

Indigenous trackers can identify the species, sex, and age of animals from rock art prints found in Namibia. According to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, engravings of…

Researchers pinpoint molecular signature of post-stroke depression

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Earlier in 2023, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into a hospital for clinical depression after suffering a near-fatal stroke. Fetterman’s case of post-stroke depression may…

Apple and the Art of the Intelligent Refresh

Attending an Apple event in person conjures up imagery not unlike when Charlie Bucket visited Willy Wonka’s fabled chocolate factory. Impeccably and professionally produced, but minus the Oompa Loompas, the…