Instead of a filter that divides light into three color channels, University of Utah engineers have developed a diffractive element that divides it into 25. Credit: University of Utah A…
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Prozac May Rewire the Brain by Loosening Rigid Neural Circuits
Summary: A new study shows that fluoxetine, better known as Prozac, does more than increase serotonin—it changes how brain cells handle energy and rebuild connections. After two weeks of treatment,…
Mice and AI neural networks reveal similar patterns when learning to cooperate
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain At a time when conflict and division dominate the headlines, a new study from UCLA finds remarkable similarities in how mice and artificial intelligence systems each…
Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth
Summary: A large Swedish study of 1.8 million pregnancies found that mental ill health around pregnancy has risen in recent years, with risks spiking after childbirth. While depression and psychosis…
Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law
Apple and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that…
Sugary Drinks Linked to Depression Through Gut Microbiome
Summary: A new study shows that sugary drinks don’t just affect physical health—they may also raise the risk of depression in women by disrupting the gut microbiome. Researchers found that…
Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Microsoft on Wednesday announced new options for US and European customers to safely extend the life of the Windows 10 operating system free of charge just…
Positive Memories Boost Musicians’ Performance by Reframing Stress
Summary: A new study reveals that recalling positive memories before stepping on stage can significantly boost musicians’ performance. Professional wind instrumentalists who reflected on positive experiences showed higher nervous system…
AI-generated voices now indistinguishable from real human voices
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many people still think of AI-generated speech as sounding “fake” or unconvincing and easily told apart from human voices. But new research from Queen Mary University…
Early Clues to Autism and Schizophrenia Risk Found in DNA
Summary: Researchers have built a detailed map of DNA methylation changes in nearly 1,000 human brains from six weeks after conception to old age. The work reveals dramatic epigenetic shifts…
