Laser-tuned polymer surface switches between cooling and heating modes without consuming electricity

(Left) Conceptual diagram of single-material-based processing technology using laser processing (Center) Schematic illustrating the radiative cooling or solar heating functionality of the processed material (Right) Actual photos and SEM images…

Design priorities for autonomous transport for people with disabilities

Triggered Hypothermia Protects the Brain After Injury

Summary: Scientists have discovered a way to induce a hibernation-like state that protects the brain after injury—without using external cooling. By activating a specific population of neurons, researchers created a…

Could digital currencies end banking as we know it? The future of money

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Throughout history, control over money has been one of the most powerful levers of state authority. Rulers have long understood that whoever issues and manages the…

Super-thin semiconductor overcomes trade-off between speed and thermal stability

Load-pull characterization of a top-gate ITO transistor on a SiC substrate. Credit: Nature Electronics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41928-025-01447-6 The results show that a highly thermally conductive SiC substrate can effectively improve…

Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk

Summary: New research reveals that mental health patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis are more likely to have skin conditions, and that these patients face significantly higher risks of…

What Happens After a Near-Death Experience?

Summary: New research reveals that people who have near-death experiences often undergo profound shifts in perspective, purpose, and priorities, but many struggle to integrate these changes into daily life. In…

Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health

Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its frequency, revealing strong links to psychiatric, cognitive, and physical health traits. The…

ADHD May Make You More Creative

Summary: People with ADHD tend to be more creative, and this advantage may stem from a greater tendency for their minds to wander. The study is the first to directly…

EEG Test May Reveal Who Loses Libido on Antidepressants

Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin levels in the brain, measured using a simple EEG-based test, can predict who will experience sexual side effects from SSRI antidepressants. Researchers found…