Tech giants face tough task to sustain second half stock rally

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The world’s largest technology stocks drove a banner first half for the S&P 500. The question for the rest of the year is whether their strength…

AI can support humanitarian organizations in armed conflict or crisis, but they should understand potential risks

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain AI can help humanitarians gain crucial insights to better monitor and anticipate risks, such as a conflict outbreak or escalation. But deploying systems in this context…

Trust, more than knowledge, critical for acceptance of fully autonomous vehicles: Study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While not yet on the market, fully autonomous vehicles are promoted as a way to make road travel dramatically safer, but a recent study found that…

Samsung says ‘no disruption’ to production despite strike

Members of the National Samsung Electronics Union stage a rally during their three-day general strike. South Korean tech giant Samsung said Tuesday that production was not being disrupted despite a…

Scientists link engine wear to dust ingestion at major airports

Map showing dust concentration across the globe. Credit: Dr. Claire Ryder Planes flying into one of the world’s busiest airports are ingesting around 10kg of dust per 1,000 flights—with most…

Better understanding of wave propagation processes could boost 5G and 6G networks

The 5G smart Production Lab at Aalborg University. Credit: Aalborg University Researchers from the Smart and Wireless Applications and Technologies Group (SWAT-UGR) have conducted two scientific studies aimed at answering…

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

Summary: A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral…

Pathway for Migraine with Aura Discovered

Summary: Researchers have discovered why migraines are often one-sided, revealing that proteins released during aura are carried to pain-signaling nerves via cerebrospinal fluid. This study highlights a novel communication channel…

Personality Politics: What Makes a Successful Politician?

Summary: A new study identifies humor, charm, and courage as crucial traits for successful politicians. Researchers found that aspiring politicians embark on challenging careers driven by a mix of ambition,…

Handedness and Vision May Reveal Hidden Social Strengths

Summary: A new study shows that human biases in handedness and visual field processing have social and cognitive implications. Researchers found that people with a reversed bias (left hand, right…