Summary: A decade-long study reveals how childhood adversity alters brain development, increasing risks for mental health disorders and substance use. Researchers found that teens who experienced early adversity showed delayed…
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Tin foam powers new battery electrode innovation
Tin can be processed into a highly porous foam. An interdisciplinary team at HZB has investigated how this tin foam (pictured) behaves as a battery electrode. Credit: B. Bouabadi/HZB Metal-based…
How America’s war on ‘ideological bias’ is letting AI off the leash
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Badly behaved artificial intelligence (AI) systems have a long history in science fiction. Way back in 1961, in the famous Astro Boy comics by Osamu Tezuka,…
China’s Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing
Alibaba and other tech giants have enjoyed a revival in recent months, after being hit by a long-running government crackdown. Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more…
Low-Normal B12 Levels Linked to Slower Brain Processing
Summary: Even when within the normal range, lower levels of vitamin B12 may contribute to cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers found that older adults with lower biologically…
Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function
Summary: Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led to higher levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC), an enzyme that…
AI opens ‘endless’ doors for fashion models, closes others
Fashion designers and retailers can book Alexsandrah Gondora’s digital double for photo shoots. London-based model Alexsandrah Gondora understands the power of being in “two places at the same time” thanks…
Repurposed Blood Pressure Drug May Treat ADHD
Summary: A new study suggests that amlodipine, a widely used blood pressure medication, could help manage ADHD symptoms. Researchers tested five potential drugs in rats bred for ADHD-like behaviors, and…
Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk
Summary: Researchers examined how optimism and pessimism influenced well-being and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data from a large-scale study of older adults, they found that optimism was linked…
