A model probing the connection between entangled particles and wormholes in general relativity

This shows the simulation, or time evolution, of the system. t-bar is a unitless time variable. The blue curve illustrates the wormhole. The horizontal portion is the main part of…

Research team’s shape-changing smart speaker lets users mute different areas of a room

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has developed a shape-changing smart speaker, which uses self-deploying microphones to divide rooms into speech zones and track the position…

Australia probes COVID-19 response

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to fortress-like travel restrictions, rolling lockdowns and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.…

‘Bubble’ of Galaxies: Revolution of Cosmology

An international team of astronomers has discovered a giant ‘bubble’ of galaxies, measuring one billion light-years across, in the nearby universe. Team member Dr Cullan Howlett from The University of…

Recipes for Origin of Life Point to Distant, Inhabited Planets

Life on a faraway planet — if it’s out there — might not look anything like life on Earth. But there are only so many chemical ingredients in the universe’s…

Virtual Solar System Transforms Learners Into Astronauts

A new method of exploration Instead of using virtual reality headsets, this experience utilizes handheld tablets that serve as windows into the virtual space.  “When you’re wearing virtual reality goggles,…

A Practical Guide for Businesses Considering Gen AI

Generative AI produces outputs with increasing similarity to human-generated content — and with exponentially greater efficiency. This technology is still in development, but its potential uses are vast. Gen AI…

Traumatic brain injury under-recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, says new study

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of long-term disability and premature death, especially among military personnel and those playing contact sports. Substantial research has…

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

Summary: A new study reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids’ primary school performance. Analysis of the Millennium…

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Summary: A new study challenges the traditional belief surrounding the suppression of negative thoughts and mental well-being. Researchers trained participants to suppress fears and worries, observing that these thoughts became…