From action movies to urban planning, new method for creating large 3D models of urban areas is faster and cheaper

Ground truth, generated images, and visualization of Gaussian means of our Waterloo scene at different altitudes and orientations. (Left) Waterloo scene ground truth. (Middle) Waterloo scene 3DGS generated image. (Right)…

Research reveals hidden gifts of the ‘black box’ for modeling grid behavior

ORNL’s “black box” grid modeling method protects proprietary information about the inner workings of equipment while providing an accurate simulation of grid behavior at least 10 times faster than conventional…

Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently

Summary: Adolescents with mental health conditions report distinct and often more negative experiences on social media compared to their peers. Those with internalising conditions like anxiety and depression were more…

China’s transition to renewable energy not only faltering but may be impeding sustainable development, study suggests

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain China’s ambitious push towards renewable energy may actually be hindering sustainable development rather than promoting it, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.…

Stressful Neighborhoods May Numb Kids’ Brains to Joy and Loss

Summary: Children raised in disadvantaged neighborhoods may show blunted brain responses to rewards and losses, especially if they have a family history of depression. New research reveals that community-level stress,…

Exploring the ‘Jekyll-and-Hyde tipping point’ in AI

Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing have developed an encryption algorithm to defend videos from attackers with access to the world’s most powerful computers.…

Sanding away hidden insulation results in more reliable method to measure robotic touch reception

Two Key Signals Shape Brain Structure Early, Varying by Person

Summary: A new study has revealed how two morphogens, WNT and Sonic Hedgehog, act as molecular “traffic cops,” directing early human brain development. Using a custom device and stem cell-derived…

Music Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Depression

Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual…