Simulation tool improves accuracy and speed of electric grid modeling

The RE-INTEGRATE grid modeling tool provides faster, more affordable analysis of real-world grid behavior to prevent cascading blackouts from wiping out power across wide areas, as seen here from space…

Graphite’s natural pores shown to have no impact on nuclear reactor performance

An optical microscopy image of nuclear grade PCEA graphite captured at ORNL demonstrates the tiny pores, voids, and cracks that are inherent to this form of graphite. This porosity does…

Psilocybin Worsens Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Summary: New research shows psilocybin, often studied as a treatment for mental health disorders, may worsen symptoms of postpartum depression in mice. Mothers given the drug showed more anxiety, avoidance…

Income Inequality Reshapes Children’s Brains and Mental Health

Summary: A large-scale neuroimaging study of over 10,000 U.S. children reveals that income inequality in society is tied to structural and functional brain changes that predict poorer mental health outcomes.…

EPA, Energy, Interior announce plans to support coal mining

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain On Sept. 29, the Trump administration announced a series of actions intended to boost coal mining and electricity generation, its latest move in a government-wide effort…

Interrupting encoder training in diffusion models enables more efficient generative AI

The developed model modified Schrödinger bridge-type diffusion models to add noise to real data through the encoder and reconstructed samples through the decoder. It uses two objective functions, the prior…

How jute and paper yarn could shape the future of textiles

Credit: Steve Johnson from Pexels By combining microwave technology with chemical treatment, Felicia Syrén has explored how renewable materials such as jute and paper yarn can be given new properties—and…

Alzheimer’s Study Finds Blood-Brain Barrier Largely Intact

Summary: A new study suggests that the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains intact in a widely used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Using a tracer molecule and advanced analysis, scientists found…

High Pollen Levels Tied to Rising Suicide Risk

Summary: A U.S. study combining pollen and suicide data from over a decade shows that high pollen days are linked to a measurable rise in suicide risk. The risk increased…

Germany’s Lufthansa to slash 4,000 jobs by 2030

Lufthansa said the majority of the job cuts would be in Germany. German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it will cut 4,000 jobs, nearly 4% of its workforce—a move underscoring…