Key Questions Answered Q: Can empathy be learned through emotional reward?A: Yes. The study found that when someone else’s joy is consistently paired with personal reward, the brain begins to…
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Most US homes can save money and affordably weather blackouts with solar plus storage
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Most U.S. households could reduce their electricity costs and endure power outages by installing rooftop solar panels and battery packs, according to a new Stanford University…
Flexible optoelectronic device with minimal defects fabricated at just 90°C
Optoelectronic Device Fabricated on a Flexible Substrate and Its Cross-Sectional Structure. Credit: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) Dr. Jung-Dae Kwon’s research team at the Energy & Environmental Materials Research…
Researchers develop AI route planner to reduce car dependency
AI-calculated probabilities of the locations of shared bikes at 6 p.m. on a Monday in Karlsruhe. Credit: Fraunhofer IOSB Cars are still the number one mode of transportation in Germany,…
Murder-Suicide Rates in U.S. Higher Than Previously Estimated
Key Questions Answered Q: How common are murder-suicide events in the U.S.?A: The study found an average of 820 deaths per year from murder-suicide events—higher than previous estimates. Q: Who…
New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms
Key Questions Answered Q: Why do PTSD patients struggle to forget traumatic memories?A: The study reveals that excessive GABA, produced by astrocytes via the MAOB enzyme, disrupts the brain’s ability…
Engineers find new method for developing stronger, lighter 3D-printed parts
Credit: University of Maine Engineers at the University of Maine are developing a new method to more accurately predict the strength of lightweight 3D-printed objects. This research, conducted at the…
Microsoft valuation surges above $4 trillion as AI lifts stocks
Satya Nadella, chief executive of Microsoft, which became the second company after Nvidia to attain a $4 trillion valuation. Shares of Microsoft spiked Thursday following blowout quarterly results, lifting the…
Poverty Isn’t the Key Driver in Family Mental Health Struggles
Key Questions Answered Q: Does poverty amplify mental health problems between parents and children?A: The study found no evidence that poverty strengthens the relationship between parental distress and child mental…
