Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A collaborative project by researchers from Kings College London (KCL), University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital has defined the design and application of robots…
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Researchers propose novel strategy to stabilize zinc-ion batteries
The schematic illustration of Zn plating behavior with (left) and without (right) Ser additive. Credit: Li Zhaoqian Researchers led by Prof. Hu Linhua from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science…
This app shows California gig workers when they can make the most money, and guarantees their income
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Should you drive Uber or Lyft? DoorDash or Grubhub? Instacart or Amazon Flex? This app will tell you which job to work and when—and guarantees your…
Transportation apps can help people with disabilities navigate public transit but accessibility lags behind
Smartphone apps can make public transit more accessible. Credit: Shutterstock Smartphone apps have become commonplace tools for travel and navigation. As technology becomes more integrated into transport networks, apps will…
Breast Milk Component Boosts Infant Brain Connectivity
Summary: Researchers have discovered that myo-inositol, a small cyclic sugar molecule found in breast milk, plays a crucial role in promoting neuronal connections in infants’ brains. Prior studies indicated the…
Aggression Is A Result of Self-Control, Not Lack Thereof
Summary: A new study contests the belief that aggression stems from poor self-control. Instead, it suggests that aggression is often a deliberate, controlled act, inflicted to maximize retribution. This finding,…
Eyeing Fear: Neurons That Drive Visual Aversion Uncovered
Summary: Scientists have unearthed a cluster of neurons, which control our urge to avert our gaze from frightening situations. The team studied fruit fly brains and found these neurons release…
Satellite security lags decades behind the state of the art
The inside of a small satellite. Credit: RUB, Marquard Thousands of satellites are currently orbiting the Earth, and there will be many more in the future. Researchers from Ruhr University…
Could AI-powered robot ‘companions’ combat human loneliness?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers at Auckland, Duke, and Cornell Universities.…
