New diode chain could be used to develop high-power terahertz technologies

The team’s architecture and its functionality with metamaterial characteristics. Credit: Zhou et al. Electromagnetic waves with frequencies between microwave and infrared light, also known as terahertz radiation, are leveraged by…

Researchers advance cross-modality smart security with transformer model

Illustration of the VX-ReID task and main idea. Credit: Wang Hongqiang A research team led by Professor Wang Hongqiang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy…

Brain-inspired AI could cut energy use and boost performance

Common Antidepressant Eases Core Symptoms Within Two Weeks

Summary: A new analysis of the PANDA clinical trial reveals that sertraline, one of the most prescribed antidepressants, improves key emotional symptoms of depression—such as sadness, self-loathing, and suicidal thoughts—within…

Toddler Gut Bacteria Linked to Childhood Anxiety and Depression

Summary: A new study suggests that a child’s gut microbiome at age 2 may influence their emotional health years later. Researchers found that higher levels of bacteria from the Clostridiales…

Cameo sues OpenAI for trademark infringement over new AI-generated celebrity video app

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Cameo, the Chicago-based celebrity video messaging website, has become the latest company to sue OpenAI, alleging trademark infringement for the technology giant’s new service that makes…

New drivetrain technology for off-road vehicles moves safely in difficult terrain

The slope mower with “Line Traction” moves on where other mowers stop. Credit: Stefan Herr, KIT Wet meadows, steep slopes, and loose ground often present a challenge to agricultural vehicles.…

$2 Saliva Test Could Help Detect Depression and Schizophrenia

Summary: Scientists have developed a portable biosensor that can detect levels of BDNF, a protein linked to mental health conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. The flexible, low-cost…

Dense, thick electrodes pack more energy into batteries

A team at Penn State is researching a new approach to manufacturing highly thick electrodes, while maintaining battery performance. Credit: Poornima Tomy/Penn State. All Rights Reserved. Electrodes are the veins…

Floating solar panels are stressing the seafloor

Location of existing wind turbines in the Belgian portion of the North Sea (A-C), alongside the modeled layout (F) of combined wind turbine monopiles (D) and floating photovoltaic structures (E).…