Summary: A new study reveals that exposure and response prevention (EX/RP), a primary therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), effectively reshapes brain connectivity. This therapy enhances cognitive control by strengthening connections…
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Blackstone acquires pet care app Rover in $2.3 billion all-cash deal
A sign for The Blackstone Group L.P. investment firm stands in front of their offices, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in New York. Private equity giant Blackstone will acquire the pet…
Japan space agency likely penetrated by cyber attack
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Japan’s space agency was likely penetrated by a cyber attack this year by unknown entities but no sensitive information about rockets or satellites was accessed, officials…
Boosting rocket reliability at the material level
“The new class of reusable launch vehicles is likely to transform the space industry by lowering launch costs and improving space accessibility,” says Professor Zack Cordero. Credit: David Sella/MIT Corporate…
Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness
Summary: A new study sheds light on the significant role of patients’ beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. Analyzing five studies, the research…
What happened when we trained a deep learning model to identify poverty
Satellite image (left) of ‘poor’ village, then moves from left to right adding signs of wealth, like roads, progressing towards what the AI ‘sees’ as wealth. Credit: Authors/Google, CC BY…
Tesla sues Swedish state over strike fallout
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Electric carmaker Tesla on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Swedish state over a strike by postal workers blocking deliveries of license plates for its new…
Internet Usage and Mental Health
Summary: A comprehensive study analyzing data from two million individuals across 168 countries, challenges the widely held belief about the negative psychological impact of internet technologies. Researchers found only small…
Beyond Processed Foods: New Insights into What Drives Our Food Choices
Summary: A new study challenges prevailing assumptions about food preferences, particularly regarding ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Engaging 224 adults, the study analyzed responses to images of 52 familiar foods, assessing factors…
