Digital Devices Hinder Kids’ Emotional Regulation Development

Summary: A new study reveals that using digital devices to manage children’s tantrums hampers their ability to regulate emotions later in life. Researchers found that frequent use of tablets or…

Surge in Microdosing Interest Linked to Relaxed Drug Policies

Summary: A new study reveals a 1250% increase in Google searches for micro dosing from 2015 to 2023, driven by relaxed regulations on cannabis and psychedelics. The research shows policy…

EU further scrutinizes Microsoft, OpenAI tie-up

The EU concluded Microsoft’s tie-up with OpenAI does not mean the US tech giant has control of the ChatGPT maker. The EU will examine the impact of Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar partnership…

Discrete-time rewards efficiently guide the extraction of continuous-time optimal control policy from system data

At each sampling time instant, one observes system output and action to form discrete-time rewards. The sampled input-output data are collected along the trajectory of the dynamical system in real-time,…

Electrochemically molecular-imprinted catalysts enable high-energy-density Li-S batteries

(a) Discharge and charge curves for MSs. (b) Illustration of electrochemical MI strategy. Credit: Science China Press High energy density is a crucial direction for future battery development. Lithium-sulfur (Li-S)…

Researchers develop novel 3D printing strategy with controllable gradients porous structures

Comparison of traditional- and FDA-3DP strategies. Credit: Ruan Changshun Material extrusion 3D printing technology is widely utilized in biofabrication/bioprinting, tissue engineering, flexible electronics, and soft robotics. However, the fixed printing…

EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection

The EU wants Shein and Temu to provide information by July 12. The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they are taking…

Real-time modeling of 3D temperature distributions within nuclear microreactors to improve safety systems

Basic layout of the Westinghouse eVinci microreactor design with an enlarged fuel flake. Credit: Price et al., 2024. A real-time, 3D temperature map of the inside of a nuclear microreactor…

Peptide Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia

Summary: Researchers developed a novel peptide, KS-133, to target cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. By using a brain-targeting peptide, KS-487, they successfully transported KS-133 across the blood-brain barrier. Their nanoparticle-based drug…

AI Increases Lie Accusations, Changing How We Trust and Detect Deception

Summary: New research shows people are more likely to accuse others of lying when AI makes the accusation first. This insight highlights the potential social impact of AI in lie…