Fashion designers and retailers can book Alexsandrah Gondora’s digital double for photo shoots. London-based model Alexsandrah Gondora understands the power of being in “two places at the same time” thanks…
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Repurposed Blood Pressure Drug May Treat ADHD
Summary: A new study suggests that amlodipine, a widely used blood pressure medication, could help manage ADHD symptoms. Researchers tested five potential drugs in rats bred for ADHD-like behaviors, and…
Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk
Summary: Researchers examined how optimism and pessimism influenced well-being and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data from a large-scale study of older adults, they found that optimism was linked…
Cryptocurrency exchange says it was victim of $1.5 billion hack
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A major cryptocurrency exchange says it was the victim of a sophisticated hack that stole about $1.5 billion worth of digital currency, marking one of the…
Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate’s famously three most important factors: location, location, and location. Because conventional geothermal power plants require hot,…
Why GPT can’t think like us
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly large language models like GPT-4, has shown impressive performance on reasoning tasks. But does AI truly understand abstract concepts, or is it…
Thermal stresses are key to long-term stability
In the experiment, perovskite solar cells were repeatedly cooled to minus 150 degrees Celsius and then heated to plus 150 degrees Celsius. The changes in the microstructure of the perovskite…
LLM-based web application scanner recognizes tasks and workflows
YuraScanner explores deeper web application states. Credit: CISPA A new automated web application scanner autonomously understands and executes tasks and workflows on web applications. The tool named YuraScanner harnesses the…
Bio-inspired approach creates bespoke photovoltaics
HelioSkin is a lightweight, stretchable architectural fabric that is aesthetically attractive and can wrap around complex shapes. Credit: Ryan Young/Cornell University There is more to photovoltaic panels than the materials…
Hurricane-proofed downtown skyscrapers unexpectedly vulnerable to ‘bouncing’ winds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Houston, we have a problem. The “Space City” boasts 50 buildings over 150 meters tall. These were designed to withstand hurricanes, to which Texas is prone.…
