Non-Cognitive Skills Are as Vital as Intelligence

Summary: A new study reveals that non-cognitive skills like motivation and self-regulation are as crucial as intelligence in determining academic success. These skills, influenced by both genetics and environment, grow…

Ultra-stable layered oxide cathodes could boost battery performance

a. Schematic diagram of the structure and composition dual gradient particle (SCDG) with gradient structure from order to disorder towards outer layer and gradient composition from Co-less bulk to Co-enriched…

How Logical Thinking and Empathy Define Wisdom

Summary: A new study reveals that people across 12 countries and five continents perceive wisdom through two key dimensions: reflective orientation and socio-emotional awareness. Reflective orientation includes logical thinking and…

Scientists use attosecond X-ray pulses to shed new light on the photoelectric effect

Experimental schematic. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07771-9 They then used a separate laser pulse, which kicked the electrons in a slightly different direction depending on the time they were emitted,…

Delivery drivers at third-party company in California are Amazon employees, NLRB finds

Credit: Erik Mclean from Pexels Workers at a company that delivered packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant, the National Labor Relations Board said, rejecting Amazon’s claim…

Telegram chief Pavel Durov arrested at French airport

Pavel Durov, co-founder of encrypted messaging app Telegram, was arrested at an airport near Paris. Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov is expected to appear in court Sunday after being arrested…

Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry—how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’

Credit: Godisable Jacob from Pexels Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. The screen froze and a message appeared.…

How hardware contributes to the fairness of artificial neural networks

Fairness of neural networks. a. Illustrative example of neural network fairness awareness in dermatological disease detection. b. Process of model training with fairness awareness. c. New objective to be considered…

Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America

Chinese car sales represent 20 percent of the total in Latin America in money terms. Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family…

Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?

Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a protective element in MS that could…