Summary: Researchers have developed a computational framework that maps how the striosomal compartment of the striatum governs everyday decision-making. By integrating biology, decision theory, and mathematical modeling, the study reveals…
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New research effort could boost nuclear fuel performance
Inside a hot cell, a manipulator grasps and twists the tool to puncture the metal cladding that surrounds the uranium pellets, allowing researchers to measure the amount of xenon and…
AI Chatbots can be exploited to extract more personal information, study indicates
Credit: CC0 Public Domain AI chatbots that provide human-like interactions are used by millions of people every day, however new research has revealed that they can be easily manipulated to…
Recycled lubricants and pulp by-products could be solution to emission challenges in marine and off-road engines
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In her doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, Michaela Hissa demonstrates that fuels refined from waste and industrial by-products can help reduce emissions in existing…
Perplexity AI offers Google $34.5 bn for Chrome browser
A US judge is expected to decide soon whether to order Google to sell its globally popular Chrome browser to weaken the tech firm’s dominance in online search. Perplexity AI…
Neuron Discovery Could Help Restore Breathing After Spinal Injuries
Summary: Scientists have discovered a specialized group of spinal cord interneurons that help regulate breathing when the body faces challenges like high carbon dioxide levels. Blocking these neurons impaired the…
Exposing how automation apps can spy—and how to detect it
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers and computer scientists has identified vulnerabilities in popular automation apps that can make it easy for an abuser to…
When Gut Rhythms Over-Sync With the Brain, Mental Strain Rises
Summary: A large-scale study has found that unusually strong coordination between brain activity and the stomach’s slow, rhythmic waves may signal greater mental distress. Using fMRI and electrogastrography on more…
