Building on an abundant natural resource

An EU project built apartments in southwestern France to showcase wood’s potential in construction. Credit: BASAJAUN, 2024 Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster…

Research links rapidly evolving photovoltaic module technologies with potential reliability impacts

Decoding Emotions: Beyond Senses in the Human Brain

Summary: A new study explores how the human brain constructs emotions, regardless of sensory input. By analyzing brain activity in individuals with and without sensory deprivations while they experienced the…

Unlocking Synaptic Mysteries: The Role of FAM81A Protein

Summary: Researchers have identified a critical protein, FAM81A, that plays a pivotal role in forming postsynaptic protein agglomerations, essential for synaptic function in the brain. By analyzing 35 previous studies,…

Automaker Rivian pauses construction of its $5 billion electric truck plant in Georgia

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The CEO of Rivian Automotive announced Thursday that the electric truck maker is pausing construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to speed production…

Why your e-scooter may pose higher risks than a rental

Credit: Chalmers University of Technology | Hanna Magnusson What we colloquially refer to as “e-scooters” can differ greatly when it comes to steering and braking capabilities, wheel size, and suspension…

Drawings Shape Math Problem-Solving Skills

Summary: Researchers uncovered the connection between individuals’ drawings and their arithmetic problem-solving strategies. By analyzing the illustrations produced by both children and adults when tasked with solving simple mathematical problems,…

Considerations for Germany’s nationwide expansion of fast-charging locations

Credit: HoLa Consortium In the HoLa project, a total of eight high-performance charging points for trucks using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) are being installed at five locations along the…

Linking Childhood Adversity to Adult Mental Health

Summary: Researchers delved into how adverse childhood experiences contribute to the risk of psychiatric illness in adulthood, leveraging data from over 25,000 twins in the Swedish Twin Registry. The study…

Less Obesity and Depression in NPD Individuals

Summary: A comprehensive study across 38 states in the U.S. has revealed a surprising link between narcissism and positive health outcomes, including lower obesity and depression rates. States with higher…