Summary: A recent study explored whether additional years of education lead to long-term changes in brain structure, especially in protecting against brain aging. Analyzing data from a unique natural experiment…
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A single step from liquid hydrogen production to safety valve testing
The liquid hydrogen safety valve performance evaluation device undergoing rigorous safety testing in KERI’s explosion-proof test chamber. Credit: Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute The Hydrogen Electric Research Team at the Korea…
Leaf beetles inspire novel water-resistant surface using concave structures
Credit: Advanced Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409389 Superhydrophobicity is defined as the property that allows water to easily roll off without penetrating the surface. This property has numerous applications across various…
Clean energy transitions continue to accelerate, but progress is uneven
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain IEA’s latest monitor shows wide variations in clean energy deployment among regions and technologies amid increased manufacturing capacity and declining costs Despite concerns about setbacks in…
Personality Traits Linked to Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns
Summary: A new study reveals that personality traits influence both physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns. People with resilient personalities, marked by high conscientiousness and extraversion, tend to engage in…
Mother’s Role in Buffering Child PTSD
Summary: A mother’s ability to regulate her response to trauma can significantly lessen PTSD symptoms in her children, particularly in high-stress regions. The research observed 131 mothers and young children…
Nvidia asks S Korea SK hynix to pull forward chip deliveries
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The head of AI computing giant Nvidia asked South Korea’s SK hynix to speed up delivery of newer, more advanced HBM4 chips by six months, the…
Artificial intelligence: Math, not magic
Ryan White ’11 M.S., ’15 Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the department of mathematics and systems engineering and director of the NEural TransmissionS (NETS) Lab. Credit: Florida Institute of…
A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets
A 98-inch TCL QM-8 Q-Class Mini-LED QLED 4K HDR Smart TV is displayed at the Pepcom Holiday Spectacular event, in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew…
Researchers Create Cell-Level Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function
Summary: Researchers have developed tiny, wireless devices capable of wrapping around individual neurons, potentially aiding in the treatment of neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. These devices, made from a soft…
