Consuming food with nutrient value triggers the release of a feel-good chemical by the brainDepositphotosResearchers have uncovered an intriguing connection between the gut and brain: consuming nutritious food triggers the release of the feel-good chemical serotonin. This discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for eating disorders.Recent studies have highlighted the significant link...
Is it possible that AI , pictured here using generative tools, might be better at coming up with new ideas than humans?The first statistically significant findings are in: Large Language Model (LLM) AIs are not only capable of generating expert-level scientific research ideas, but their ideas are also deemed more innovative and exciting than...
Credit: PixabayA systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer.The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio WavesMobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has...
Researchers have created a stress detector that could be used at homeDepositphotosResearchers have developed a sensor using nanoparticles that can specifically detect cortisol levels, a key stress biomarker, with greater reliability than current methods. This affordable and easily replicable device moves us closer to being able to test stress levels at home.Stress is a...
Credit: DepositphotosScientists have developed a 'living plastic' that self-destructs when it starts to erode. During composting, this innovative material breaks down in just a month, whereas conventional plastics can take up to 55 days to decompose under similar conditions.This promising technology is inspired by plastic-degrading proteins, naturally produced by a type of bacteria discovered...
Credit: DepositphotosDespite decades of research, pinpointing the exact cause of brain damage in Alzheimer's disease has proven challenging. A team from Emory University in the US may have found a crucial piece of the puzzle.Reevaluating Amyloid Beta's Role in Alzheimer'sMuch research has investigated amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's, but some now view them as...
Credit: DepositphotosDid you know that the bananas we eat now differ from those consumed a few generations ago?Today's common banana is the Cavendish variety, while the Gros Michel variety, which was widely available until the 1950s, was decimated by a disease known as Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB).The Fusarium wilt that devastated the...
Nuts, seeds, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate are all good dietary sources of magnesiumDepositphotosIf your diet includes plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're likely in good shape. However, if these foods are missing from your meals, you should take note of a new study that highlights how a mineral...
The Vinwoods AiPaper 10-inch e-note with onboard AI is currently the subject of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaignVinwoodsHong Kong startup Viwoods has integrated AI technology into its 10-inch e-note tablet to enhance ePaper productivity for users on the go. The AI features include voice interaction, text summarization, meeting minute-taking, and grammar correction.E Ink tablets, such...
Credit: PixabayNeuroscientists believe they have pinpointed the extensive neural network that fuels the brain's creativity. Unlike specific movements or sensory responses, creative thinking is not limited to a single area of the brain's outer cortex. However, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have identified the brain circuits crucial to certain types of creative thought.When...
