Credit: University of Sheffield A new type of valve that makes soft robots more resilient to damage, has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield. Reported in Science…
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Breathing Visualization Enhances Interoception and Mental Health
Summary: Visualizing breathing patterns can improve interoceptive awareness and mental well-being. Researchers used a spherical object on screens and spatial audio to mirror users’ breaths, significantly enhancing their bodily awareness…
How travel among synthetic populations reveals gaps in essential services
Comparison of synthetic household occurrence probabilities to U.S. Structures types for a single block group. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Think about your neighborhood. Where are the stores or…
Anxiety Raises Dementia Risk – Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study reveals that chronic and new anxiety are linked to a higher risk of dementia, while resolved anxiety shows no such association. Following 2,132 Australian individuals for…
Research team designs biomimetic vision system based on praying mantis eyes
A photograph of the artificial compound eye prototype developed at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science by associate professor Kyusang Lee. Credit: University of Virginia School…
Alcohol Use Linked to Increased Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Summary: Research reveals that increased alcohol consumption in individuals with bipolar disorder can exacerbate their symptoms over time. Contrary to the belief that alcohol acts as self-medication, the study shows…
Scientists use machine learning to explore effects of cushion gases on underground hydrogen storage
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists are developing powerful machine learning models—an application of artificial intelligence—to simulate underground hydrogen storage operations under various cushion gas scenarios. This…
Creating loops of liquid lithium for fusion temperature control
This screenshot from a computer simulation of the divertorlets system shows the liquid metal as it travels around the slats in the device, shown here as white rectangles. Credit: Francisco…
