Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More robust and more accurate positioning systems are needed to meet the demands of the global economy—and Australia is set to enjoy the benefits of its…
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Early Signs of Psychosis in Youth Mental Health
Summary: A new study reveals that 50% of youth accessing mental health services exhibit Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms (PSS). This higher-than-expected prevalence highlights the need for early detection and intervention strategies.…
US judge voids Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla compensation
Tesla chief Elon Musk is the world’s richest person, but a US judge ruled that he has been getting paid too much, voiding the entrepreneur’s $56 billion compensation package from…
Sleep’s Role in Brain Health
Summary: A new study reveals how sleep duration impacts brain health, specifically relating to stroke and dementia risks. Analyzing brain images of nearly 40,000 middle-aged participants, the study found that…
Music’s Universal Impact on Body and Emotion
Summary: A recent study reveals that music’s emotional impact transcends cultures, evoking similar bodily sensations globally. Researchers found that happy music energizes arms and legs, while sad tunes resonate in…
Avocado robot swings its way to unexplored treetops
The robot Avocado manoeuvres around branches in the treetops. Credit: Emanuele Aucone. It abseils from a height and swings around obstacles: Robot Avocado will one day maneuver through the canopy…
App lets Indigenous Brazilians connect in own languages
Cristina Quirino Mariano, a member of the Ticuna people, writes a message using the Linklado app in Manaus, northern Brazil. For Indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon, getting online is…
New app effectively aids blind and visually impaired commuters in finding bus stops
(A) Typical MBTA bus stop signs among the selected trial locations in downtown Boston. Very few bus stops in the area covered by the transit agency are sheltered, and the…
