Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, increasing risk-taking, impulsivity, and…
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Volvo Cars swings into loss on electric vehicles, tariffs
High costs for EV development and US tariffs are hurting Volvo’s bottom line. Volvo Cars announced on Thursday it had swung into loss in the second quarter, after it took…
Study shows how electricity pricing is linked to greenhouse gas emissions
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes a link between what U.S. households pay for electricity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power…
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape
A sign marks the exterior of CBS Television City studio, July 3, 2020, in Los Angeles. Credit: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power…
Built-in smart sensors can prevent lithium-ion battery fires before they start
Battery technology. Credit: University of Surrey New smart sensors can help detect dangerous internal failures in lithium-ion batteries before they escalate into fires or explosions, say researchers from the University…
No Link Found Between Aluminum in Vaccines and Autism, ADHD
Summary: A massive Danish study of over 1.2 million children has found no evidence that aluminum in early childhood vaccines increases the risk of neurological, autoimmune, or allergic disorders. Researchers…
Tiny Brain Region Orchestrates How We Segment and Remember Life Events
Summary: Our memories don’t flow like a continuous stream—they’re divided into meaningful events, thanks to a tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus. New research shows this region acts like…
China’s Baidu to deploy driverless cars on Uber
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its driverless cars on ride-hailing app Uber in Asia and the Middle East this year, the two companies said…
Hepatitis C Found in Brain Lining Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Summary: Researchers have discovered hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the brain lining of individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, suggesting a possible link between infection and psychiatric symptoms. The study…
