Summary: Researchers have uncovered how morphine relieves pain by activating a specific group of neurons in the brain, termed the ‘morphine ensemble.’ These neurons, located in the rostral ventromedial medulla…
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Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition
Visitors are often surprised and amused by the results of the Cybernetic Humanity Studio’s facial morphing technology. Credit: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Facial recognition is a critical part…
Dogs Using Soundboard Buttons Understand Words
Summary: A new study reveals that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can comprehend and respond to specific words, indicating they may truly understand the words and not just react to…
Developing underwater robots to venture deep below polar ice
A prototype of a robot built to access underwater areas where Antarctic ice shelves meet land is lowered through the ice during a field test north of Alaska in March.…
Silicon chip propels 6G communications forward
Operation schematic of the proposed all-silicon terahertz integrated polarization (de)multiplexer. Credit: Dr. Weijie Gao / Osaka University A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a…
Increase in Protein Linked to Salt Intake Implicated in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Researchers have uncovered that increased levels of the protein PRDM1-S, triggered by high salt intake, disrupt immune regulation and contribute to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). This discovery…
Large language models can help detect social media bots—but can also make the problem worse
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An external study of Twitter in 2022 estimated that between a third and two thirds of accounts on the social media site were bots. And many…
Biohybrid robots controlled by electrical impulses in mushrooms
Credit: Cornell University Building a robot takes time, technical skill, the right materials—and sometimes, a little fungus. In creating a pair of new robots, Cornell researchers have cultivated an unlikely…
Gender Nonconformity in Play Linked to ASD and Behavioral Problems
Summary: A new study reveals that gender nonconforming play behavior in 7-year-olds is associated with increased behavioral difficulties, including autistic traits in girls and peer relationship issues in boys. Researchers…
