Printed textile with a lignin coating for use in gloves. Credit: DITF Protective gloves, such as those used for work, sport or household gardening, retrieve their protective function from a…
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Telegram chief Durov announces ‘new features’ to combat illicit content
Founder and chief executive Pavel Durov lashed out at claims that ‘Telegram is some sort of anarchic paradise’ Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov on Friday announced a range…
Environment and Hippocampal Size Impact Depression in Youth
Summary: Challenging social environments and the size of the left hippocampus in children aged 9-11 contribute to an increased risk of depression. Researchers found that children with larger hippocampal volumes…
Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines
ASML produces cutting-edge machines used to make semiconductors. The Dutch government announced Friday broader restrictions on exports of semiconductor-making machines produced by sector heavyweight ASML, aligning itself with US curbs…
RNA Therapy Improves Memory and Reduces Anxiety
Summary: An RNA-based therapy, COG-201, can enhance memory and reduce anxiety in animal models by targeting the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. Scientists found that decreasing this receptor’s expression led to improved…
Algorithm sharpens facial features for better emotion detection
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research introduces a method to improve the accuracy and speed of dynamic emotion recognition using a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze faces. The work…
Schizophrenia Linked to Disrupted Synaptic Plasticity
Summary: Researchers have identified a mechanism that impairs synaptic plasticity in individuals with schizophrenia, revealing the role of three key proteins. Using computational modeling, the team explored how genetic alterations…
How Australia’s new AI ‘guardrails’ can clean up the messy market for artificial intelligence
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Australia’s federal government has today launched a proposed set of mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI alongside a voluntary safety standard for organizations using AI. Each of…
Observing Trauma Boosts Resilience Through Serotonin
Summary: A new study reveals that observing others endure trauma can increase resilience and protect against depression. Researchers found that serotonin, released in the brain’s habenula, plays a key role…
