Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Honesty is the best policy… most of the time. Social norms help humans understand when we need to tell the truth and when we shouldn’t, to…
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If Australia wants to fast-track 100% renewables, it must learn from Europe’s risky path
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Even after decades encouraging the growth of renewables, we’re still too reliant on coal and gas power stations. The problem isn’t in our ability to generate…
No Link Found Between Ozempic and Suicide Risk
Summary: A new study has found no evidence that GLP-1 analogues, common diabetes drugs, increase the risk of suicide, self-harm, or related mental health issues. Researchers analyzed data from around…
Virtual Reality Boosts Exercise Engagement by Sensing Emotions
Summary: Adaptive VR exergames, which adjust difficulty based on a user’s emotional state, can improve exercise adherence and enjoyment. By using sensors to monitor physiological changes like heart rate and…
Cathay flights to resume fully by Saturday after A350 repairs
Cathay Pacific expects to resume full operations by Saturday after replacing defective components on its A350s. Cathay Pacific said it will resume full operations by Saturday after replacing defective engine…
A sensory pen that can read Braille could improve literacy among the visually impaired
Braille-tip pen. Credit: George Jenkinson A pen that can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol. Braille literacy is frequently reported as…
On-demand transit can disrupt commuting as much as Uber did taxis, say researchers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Is public transit ready for a gig economy-style shake up? A group of researchers at Concordia believes that the ride-share model made popular by companies like…
Developing EV battery enclosures with lower carbon emissions
Reference system prior to disassembly. Credit: Fraunhofer IWU/AES More charging power, higher range, lower environmental impact: In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools…
Researchers develop mobile test platform for offshore wind turbines
The analysis software displays measurements for the operation of the test bench under no-load conditions. The voltage values (line-to-neutral) at the simulator’s output during 66 kV operation are shown. Credit:…
