Clever device drastically reduces the vibration from rotating parts

Credit: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne An EPFL Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering has developed a device that significantly dampens the flow-induced vibration caused by rotating parts, such as those…

Parenting Styles Shape Teen Anxiety

Summary: A new study shows that both mothers and fathers significantly shape their adolescent children’s social anxiety, but in different ways. Warmth, affection, and acceptance from either parent reduce anxiety,…

Dogs Can Classify Objects by Function, Not Just Appearance

Summary: A new study demonstrates that some highly gifted dogs can categorize objects not just by appearance, but by how they are used. When taught words like “pull” or “fetch,”…

Race to make smartglasses relevant heats up again with new tech from Meta and Snap

More than a decade ago, pricey smart glasses that allowed people to snap photos, text and browse the web generated a lot of buzz but also resistance. People who wore…

Magnetic tunnel junctions mimic synapse behavior for energy-efficient neuromorphic computing

Fetal Movements Boost Maternal Attachment

Summary: A new study shows that fetal movement frequency in late pregnancy is directly tied to stronger maternal-fetal attachment. Using an actocardiograph, researchers objectively measured movements and found that higher…

Overcoming the barriers of hydrogen storage with a low-temperature hydrogen battery

Researchers at Science Tokyo developed a hydrogen battery that stores and releases hydrogen at just 90 °C by moving hydride ions through a solid electrolyte, offering a safe, efficient, and…

Huawei unveils new computing tech as China seeks AI strength

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Chinese tech juggernaut Huawei plans to launch powerful computing setups that allow chips to connect at high speeds, an executive said Thursday, as Beijing looks to…

Sodium-based battery design maintains performance at room and subzero temperatures

Gut Problems in Autism Linked to Sleep, Behavior, and Sensory Challenges

Summary: A long-term study tracking 475 children found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers. These symptoms often co-occur, persist across childhood,…