Summary: Teens who engage in “transcendent thinking” can counteract the negative effects of violence exposure on brain development. This type of thinking involves considering broader ethical and societal implications of…
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Optical ground stations capture satellite laser signals, paving way for 1,000-fold faster communications from space
Students working with the mobile optical communications network – TeraNet 3. Credit: ICRAR The University of Western Australia’s “TeraNet,” a network of optical ground stations specializing in high-speed space communications,…
Adjusting Proteins Increases Ozempic’s Effectiveness
Summary: Adjusting melanocortin proteins in the brain enhances the effectiveness of GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss drugs. By inhibiting MC3R or activating MC4R, mice showed increased sensitivity to these drugs, leading…
One-step process simplifies electrode fabrication for water electrolysis
Schematic diagram of the one-step oxygen-generating electrode fabrication process. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) A research team led by Dr. Sung Mook Choi of the Korea Institute of…
Beta Brain Waves: A Novel Brain Signature for Depression
Summary: A new study identifies beta frequency neural activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) as crucial for recognizing rewards and shaping behavior. This neural signature is altered in patients…
Adolescent Boys Show Aggression When Masculinity is Threatened
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescent boys respond aggressively to perceived threats to their masculinity, particularly in environments with rigid gender norms. Researchers found that boys whose motivation to…
What’s worse than thieves hacking into your bank account? When they steal your phone number, too
A person uses a cell phone on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that SIM-swapping complaints have increased more than 400% from…
Protecting yourself against SIM swapping
A SIM card is shown next to a cellphone in this photo taken on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 in London. Physical SIM cards are going away, replaced by eSIMs which…
Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified
Summary: Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker…
