AI-generated podcasts open new doors to make science accessible

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The first study to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to generate podcasts about research published in scientific papers has shown the results were so good that…

Different Autism Genes, Same Brain Signature

Summary: New research shows that different genetic forms of autism may produce a shared brain activity pattern, revealing a potential common neural signature despite distinct genetic origins. Using brain-wide recordings…

Miniature robots offer new hope for search and rescue operations

Small two-wheeled robots, equipped with high-tech sensors, will help to find survivors faster in the aftermath of disasters. Credit: © Tohoku University, 2023 In the critical 72 hours after an…

Researcher explores visual media through the lens of machine vision

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Large visual collections, such as paintings, photographs, drawings, and other forms of visual media, offer valuable insights into historical events, social life, and artistic expression. These…

New approach models potential and trade-offs of floating solar

Across Generations, Humans Are Driven to Keep Culture Alive

Summary: A new paper proposes the cultural continuity hypothesis, suggesting that humans are universally driven to preserve essential aspects of their culture across generations. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and anthropology,…

ECT Cuts Suicide Risk by 34% in Severe Depression

Summary: A new meta-analysis reveals that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) reduces suicide risk by 34% and all-cause mortality by 30% in individuals with severe depression. The study, which pooled data from…

No Link Found Between Preterm Siblings and Child Behavior Issues

Summary: A large-scale European study found no evidence that having a sibling born preterm leads to more behavioral problems in children born at term. Researchers analyzed data from over 65,000…

Your Unique Breathing Patterns May Reveal Your Identity and Mental Health

Summary: New research reveals that each person has a unique breathing “fingerprint” that can be used to identify them with nearly 97% accuracy. By continuously monitoring nasal airflow over 24…

German state hits uninstall on Microsoft

The issue of the power wielded by US tech titans has been thrown into sharper relief by Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the subsequent rise in US-EU…