Researchers develop novel 3D printing strategy with controllable gradients porous structures

Comparison of traditional- and FDA-3DP strategies. Credit: Ruan Changshun Material extrusion 3D printing technology is widely utilized in biofabrication/bioprinting, tissue engineering, flexible electronics, and soft robotics. However, the fixed printing…

EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection

The EU wants Shein and Temu to provide information by July 12. The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they are taking…

Real-time modeling of 3D temperature distributions within nuclear microreactors to improve safety systems

Basic layout of the Westinghouse eVinci microreactor design with an enlarged fuel flake. Credit: Price et al., 2024. A real-time, 3D temperature map of the inside of a nuclear microreactor…

Peptide Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia

Summary: Researchers developed a novel peptide, KS-133, to target cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. By using a brain-targeting peptide, KS-487, they successfully transported KS-133 across the blood-brain barrier. Their nanoparticle-based drug…

AI Increases Lie Accusations, Changing How We Trust and Detect Deception

Summary: New research shows people are more likely to accuse others of lying when AI makes the accusation first. This insight highlights the potential social impact of AI in lie…

As air taxi services make progress in US, no timeline set for liftoff over LA traffic

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When the idea of electric air taxis emerged, Los Angeles was vying to be one of the first cities that would utilize the technology to help…

First Neandertal with Down Syndrome: Evidence of Altruistic Care in Prehistory

Summary: A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in a Neandertal child named “Tina,” found in Spain. Despite severe hearing loss and vertigo, Tina survived to at…

US investigative agency sanctions Boeing for discussing probe

US investigative authorities slammed Boeing after Elizabeth Lund, Boeing senior vice president of quality, discussed an ongoing probe at a media briefing this week. A US investigative authority sharply rebuked…

NBC brings AI version of legendary broadcaster to Olympic coverage

Human editors at NBCUniversal will be checking the accuracy of personalized recaps of Olympics Games events in Paris that will be available at Peacock streaming service. US media giant NBCUniversal…

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers found increased theta frequency activity in the BLA…