Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Australian government has released voluntary artificial intelligence (AI) safety standards, alongside a proposals paper calling for greater regulation of the use of the fast-growing technology…
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Researchers develop approach to fabricate highly performing transistors based on 2D semiconductors
Morphology and electrical characteristics of MoS2 transistors with Pt/h-BN gate stack. (a) SEM image of a transistor with Pt/h-BN/MoS2 structure, in which the h-BN is grown by CVD and the…
Tau Levels Predict Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
Summary: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) progression varies based on the presence of tau and amyloid-beta (Aβ) proteins in the brain. Patients with high levels of both tau and Aβ experience rapid…
Role of Serotonin Release in Depression Uncovered
Summary: Researchers developed a highly selective fluorescent probe to image serotonin in cells and animal models, shedding light on its role in depression. The study revealed that while serotonin levels…
Heat pumps are key to home electrification—but will Americans buy in?
Technicians install a heat pump that replaces the furnace and air conditioner at Su Balasubramanian’s home in Washington, DC. On a hot summer day, contractors snake wiring through the basement…
Neurodevelopmental Disruptions Behind Schizophrenia Cognitive Deficits
Summary: A recent review of genetic and population studies reveals that premorbid cognitive deficits in schizophrenia, such as lower IQ, are largely due to neurodevelopmental disruptions rather than inherited genetic…
Scientists develop eco-friendly glove coating using lignin and 3D printing
Printed textile with a lignin coating for use in gloves. Credit: DITF Protective gloves, such as those used for work, sport or household gardening, retrieve their protective function from a…
Telegram chief Durov announces ‘new features’ to combat illicit content
Founder and chief executive Pavel Durov lashed out at claims that ‘Telegram is some sort of anarchic paradise’ Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov on Friday announced a range…
Environment and Hippocampal Size Impact Depression in Youth
Summary: Challenging social environments and the size of the left hippocampus in children aged 9-11 contribute to an increased risk of depression. Researchers found that children with larger hippocampal volumes…
