Summary: People’s preference for simple explanations stems from their desire for efficiency in both understanding situations and achieving goals. Researchers found that participants consistently favored explanations involving common, reliable causes…
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3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts
From left: Associate Professor Lianyi Chen and Ph.D. students Jiandong Yuan and Ali Nabaa work on developing beam shaping approaches for defect-lean and high productivity metal additive manufacturing. Credit: Joel…
Are you tracking your health with a device? Here’s what could happen with the data
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Every day, millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology—smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the…
Brain Mapping Approach Reveals Hidden Clues to Schizophrenia
Summary: A new study identifies previously hidden brain network patterns in schizophrenia by focusing on nonlinear connectivity, offering potential biomarkers for early diagnosis. Traditional imaging methods often overlook these patterns,…
Researchers train AI to detect foreign interference online
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Modern technologies like social media are making it easier than ever for enemies of the United States to emotionally manipulate U.S. citizens. U.S. officials warn that…
Protective coating significantly extends perovskite solar cell life
Yi Yang, the study’s first author, tests a sample of the team’s new solar cell in the lab at Northwestern University. Credit: Northwestern University Northwestern University scientists have developed a…
Immune System Gene Linked to Hyperactivity, ADHD and Autism
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a link between the immune gene regulator STAT1 and hyperactive behaviors in mice, offering new insights into neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. STAT1, vital for…
Optoelectronic device mimics human vision for diversified in-sensor computing
Object tracking by the hybrid D-OEM and NV-OEM sensory system. Credit: Nature Nanotechnology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41565-024-01794-z The device presented by the researchers leverages both electricity and light to concurrently process…
