(A) Fabrication of the BF-CNT/AgNWs composite cathode material; (B) Experimental setup of the solar-powered electrocoagulation (SPEC) system; (C) Comparative analysis of oil-water emulsions before and after SPEC treatment; (D) Antibacterial…
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TikTok Misinformation May Distort ADHD Perceptions
Summary: A new study found that popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often misaligns with clinical guidelines, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder. Researchers analyzed the top 100 ADHD…
Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls
Summary: A new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of depression. Researchers analyzed data from 546 university students…
Early-Life Adversity Reshapes Brain Development and Behavior
Summary: Early-life adversity affects over half of children worldwide, increasing the risk of cognitive and mental health issues later in life. A new review highlights how unpredictable sensory experiences, beyond…
Rubber Hand Illusion Reduces Pain Perception
Summary: A new study shows that the rubber hand illusion can reduce the intensity of pain caused by heat. Researchers found that when participants viewed a rubber hand being illuminated…
Malaysia’s Silicon Valley ambitions face tough challenges
Malaysia’s signing of a major deal with British chip giant Arm this month was the latest step towards achieving the country’s goal of producing its own top-end chips. Malaysia is…
Coffee-making robot breaks new ground for AI machines
Coffee-making robot pours water from a kettle into a cup. Credit: Ruaridh Mon-Williams An AI-powered robot that can prepare cups of coffee in a busy kitchen could usher in the…
Bystander PTSD Alters Brain Differently Than Direct Trauma
Summary: New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand. The study found that indirect trauma leads to different protein degradation…
Verbal Fluency Might Predict Human Longevity
Summary: A recent study reveals a surprising link between longevity and verbal fluency—the ability to effectively recall and utilize vocabulary. Researchers analyzed cognitive data from the Berlin Aging Study, involving…
