25% of Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD

Summary: A new survey reveals that 25% of adults in the U.S. suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD, though only 13% have consulted a doctor. Social media has driven greater…

When Dogs and Humans Connect, So Do Their Brainwaves

Summary: Research reveals that dogs’ and humans’ brain activity can synchronize when they gaze into each other’s eyes. Known as neural coupling, this phenomenon has been seen in interactions within…

Three-armed robot conducts German orchestra

Credit: Dresdner Sinfoniker A three-armed robot trained to mimic a human orchestra conductor has made its debut in the German city of Dresden, directing music composed specially to complement the…

Teen Friendships Shape Long-Term Wellbeing

Summary: New research reveals that teenage friendships lay crucial foundations for adult wellbeing, with the timing and nature of these friendships playing a pivotal role. Early adolescence social acceptance is…

Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene’s disaster zone

Henry Kovacs, left, and Hayden Wilson, right, volunteers with the Footprint Project, load two Tesla Powerwall batteries to deliver to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene in Mars Hill, N.C. on…

Amazon wants to be everything to everyone

Amazon says logistics center automation, such as robots that safely maneuver loaded carts to waiting trucks, can free human workers for more interesting tasks. Amazon is bolstering its e-commerce empire…

Reflecting on Parents in Therapy Can Shift Childhood Memories

Summary: New research suggests that reflecting on a parent in therapy can subtly alter how a person recalls feelings from childhood, even if the question is neutral. This process, known…

The Australian government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk’ platforms: What does that mean?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In a speech to the New South Wales and South Australian government social media summit today, Federal Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland announced more details of…

Integer addition algorithm could reduce energy needs of AI by 95%

Credit: AI-generated image A team of engineers at AI inference technology company BitEnergy AI reports a method to reduce the energy needs of AI applications by 95%. The group has…

Changing OpenAI’s nonprofit structure would raise questions about its future

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman attends an Apple event announcing new products in Cupertino, Calif., June 10, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File The artificial intelligence maker OpenAI may face a…