Summary: Psychologists are turning to artificial intelligence to uncover hidden psychological cues in speech, from word choice to tone and pacing. These signals can reveal personality traits and even early…
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Study shines light on major degradation pathways in wide-bandgap perovskite cells
Representative illustration of the work. Credit: Jonathan Parion from Hasselt University A study published in Materials Futures reveals critical insights into the degradation mechanism of scalable, wideband gap perovskite solar…
Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up includes a new ultra-thin model and $100 price hike for Pro model
An attendee takes a closer look at the iPhone Air during an announcement of new products at Apple Park on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Cupertino, Calif. Credit: AP Photo/Godofredo…
Physical neural networks exploit light to train more efficiently
The photonic microchip (below) developed for the study on physical neural networks, along with the electronic chip (above, the yellow one) of control. Credit: Politecnico di Milano, DEIB—Department of Electronics,…
Evolution of Human Brain May Explain High Autism Rates
Summary: A new study suggests that autism may be linked to the rapid evolution of brain cell types unique to humans. Researchers found that outer-layer neurons in the human brain…
Merz ramps up pressure on EU over electric car shift
A BYD car at the Munich auto show. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called Tuesday for “more flexibility” from the EU in the transition to electric cars as resistance grows over…
Loneliness Drives Teens to Seek Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescents are highly sensitive to even brief periods of social isolation, showing a sharp increase in motivation to seek rewards after just a few…
