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Women Scan For Danger When Walking at Night
Summary: A new study highlights the stark differences in how men and women perceive safety while walking at night. Through an innovative use of heat maps generated by participants’ focus…
Predicting Psychosis Before Symptom Onset
Summary: Researchers developed a machine-learning tool that accurately identifies individuals at high risk of psychosis through MRI brain scans. This innovative approach, which achieved an 85% accuracy rate in training…
Blood Immunity Altered in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study reveals epigenetic alterations in the immune system of Alzheimer’s patients’ blood, suggesting environmental or behavioral factors could influence Alzheimer’s risk. The study indicates these epigenetic changes…
A 20 kW laser system for producing high-purity crystals
Gallium oxide crystals are produced in Japan with a 20 kW diode laser using the high-power optical system of the Fraunhofer ILT. Credit: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany High-purity semiconductor crystals…
Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss
Summary: Researchers discovered that engaging in simple activities, termed “uplifts,” can significantly enhance emotional well-being following the traumatic loss of a loved one. Analyzing daily diary surveys from 440 adults…
The Neuroscience of Musical Tastes
Summary: Music preferences are a fascinating reflection of our personalities, emotions, and even our social identities, according to insights from music psychology. A recent exploration into why certain songs, like…
A criminal actor is to blame for a dayslong cyberattack on a Chicago hospital, officials say
Lurie Children’s Hospital sign is seen at the hospital as patients walk in, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Skokie, Ill. A Chicago children’s hospital has been forced to take its…
How exactly does natural gas fit with US climate goals?
Credit: The Conversation The Biden administration has frozen pending decisions on permit applications to export liquefied natural gas, or LNG, to countries other than U.S. free trade partners. During this…
