Summary: New research highlights neuroglia (or glia cells) as critical players in mental health, potentially influencing conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Glia cells, long considered “support cells” in the brain,…
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Nintendo courts non-gamers in ‘about-turn’ strategy
Nintendo is broadening its reach in theme parks to win non-gamer fans. Once confined to rectangular screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks…
New open-source Python package developed for efficient multi-source evidence fusion
Scientists from Peking University developed a new Python package for efficient implementation of the Evidential Reasoning approach for multi-source evidence fusion. Credit: Guilan Kong, Peking University Researchers from Peking University…
Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event
US musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams said the American dream was not ‘about making the most money’ One of Europe’s biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon…
Astrocytes Play Role in Deciding the Fate of Memories
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, scientists found that acidifying these…
Stable Bedtime Boosts Kids’ Behavior and Emotional Control
Summary: Children with regular bedtimes exhibit better emotional control and behavior than those with irregular sleep patterns. Researchers found that consistency in sleep times helps children handle stress and regulate…
Creating compact near-sensor computing chips via 3D integration of 2D materials
Characterization of 2D materials and fabrication process flow for M3D integration. a, Optical image of a 2-inch sapphire wafer with MOCVD-grown MoS2. Scale bar, 2.5 cm (1 inch) b, The corresponding Raman…
Governments are pushing teen social media bans—but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm…
What do people think about smartglasses? New research reveals a complicated picture
Credit: Vika Glitter from Pexels Smartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social backlash in 2013. Early adopters were nicknamed…
AI Tool Reveals Long COVID May Affect 23% of People
Summary: A new AI tool identified long COVID in 22.8% of patients, a much higher rate than previously diagnosed. By analyzing extensive health records from nearly 300,000 patients, the algorithm…
