Summary: Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell whose overactivity may contribute to schizophrenia-like symptoms, such as cognitive deficits and disrupted sleep. When scientists reduced the activity of…
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Pneumatically actuated, soft wearable robotic elbow exoskeleton for reducing muscle activity and perceived workload
Soft, air-powered exoskeleton eases muscle fatigue, reduces injuries and boosts workplace safety. Credit: UTA For workers whose jobs involve hours of lifting and repetitive motion, even small innovations can make…
Music and Nature Work in Harmony to Ease Stress and Lift Mood
Summary: The viral phrase “touch grass” may be more than internet humor—science shows that engaging with nature and music can significantly boost emotional and physical well-being. A new review found…
What’s the difference between passwords and passkeys? It’s not just the protection they provide
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Passwords are the keys to our digital lives—think how many times you log in to websites and other systems. But just like physical keys, they can…
Historical images made with AI recycle colonial stereotypes and bias—new research
Sora-generated image from the prompt ‘a Māori in the 1860s’. Generative AI has revolutionized how we make and consume images. Tools such as Midjourney, DALL-E and Sora can now conjure…
Three-layer microfluidic cooling device can remove heat from small electronics more efficiently
Three-dimensional illustration of the overall microfluidic structure. The flow pathway is highlighted with the blue and red colors denoting low and high fluid temperatures, respectively. Credit: Wu et al. (Nature…
After OpenAI’s new ‘buy it in ChatGPT’ trial, how soon will AI be online shopping for us?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Buying and selling online with e-commerce is old news. We’re entering the age of A-commerce, where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly able to shop for us.…
Why electricity costs so much in the UK (it’s not all about the weather)
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The UK government is reportedly considering abandoning its goal of removing fossil fuels from the country’s electricity supply by 2030 in an attempt to keep energy…
