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A new guide to tackle tech abuse of older people
Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.…
Can AI technology help solve societal environmental and health issues?
Credit: Zhuling Guo et al. Researchers at Tohoku University used artificial intelligence (AI) to try and solve the deeply complex and multi-faceted environmental issues in today’s society. The findings were…
Densifying argyrodite could prevent dendrite formation in all-solid-state batteries
Critical currents for dendrite formation, with 3D reconstructions and FIB-SEM cross sections showing how CCDs increase with densification. a, CCD for dendrite formation versus relative density of Li6PS5Cl solid electrolytes…
The importance of a leader–follower relationship for performing tasks
Left image shows the paired condition where two people try to keep the rod horizontal in virtual space by operating a robot arm. Right shows the solo condition where one…
Psilocybin Rewire Brain Circuits Tied to Pain and Mood
Summary: New research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can reduce both chronic pain and pain-related depression by modulating brain circuits rather than acting at the site…
Simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
Lithium intercalation is the process by which lithium ions insert themselves into the solid electrode of a lithium-ion battery. MIT researchers have shown that as lithium ions (green) move from…
Rising wildfires spur comeback for Canadian water bomber
Canadair CL-415 planes, the workhorse of international aerial efforts to fight blazes, are making a comeback, like the one seen here over a 2025 wildfire in Albania. The Canadair water…
Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel
Palladium plug membrane at the end of the membrane fabrication process (left). Dashed green lines outline the membrane. Scanning electron microscopy image of the membrane shows the palladium plugs embedded…
