Summary: Researchers discovered that female mice gain access to aggression after giving birth through a brain circuit usually dormant in non-pregnant females. The same neurons drive aggression in males but…
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When Mom Struggles to Bond, Babies Sleep Worse
Summary: A large Finnish study has found that mothers who struggle to bond with their infants are more likely to have children with sleep problems that persist into toddlerhood. Difficulties…
A new guide to tackle tech abuse of older people
Credit: Kampus Production from Pexels A new guide has been launched to help tackle the growing threat of domestic abusers using technology, like smart doorbells and mobiles, against older people.…
Can AI technology help solve societal environmental and health issues?
Credit: Zhuling Guo et al. Researchers at Tohoku University used artificial intelligence (AI) to try and solve the deeply complex and multi-faceted environmental issues in today’s society. The findings were…
Densifying argyrodite could prevent dendrite formation in all-solid-state batteries
Critical currents for dendrite formation, with 3D reconstructions and FIB-SEM cross sections showing how CCDs increase with densification. a, CCD for dendrite formation versus relative density of Li6PS5Cl solid electrolytes…
The importance of a leader–follower relationship for performing tasks
Left image shows the paired condition where two people try to keep the rod horizontal in virtual space by operating a robot arm. Right shows the solo condition where one…
Psilocybin Rewire Brain Circuits Tied to Pain and Mood
Summary: New research shows that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can reduce both chronic pain and pain-related depression by modulating brain circuits rather than acting at the site…
