Dr. Tianxi Yang (left) and student Peter Yang work with the tool they created (behind red cup)Martin Dee With the growing concern about microplastic pollution in drinking water, many are worried about something that, until now, is difficult to check for themselves. However, that may soon change if a new prototype device goes into production....
Credit: Pixabay The environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health. Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual's ability to combat disease. I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health. While...
Credit: Depositphotos The familiar "sugar high" after enjoying a sweet treat is a well-known example of how food can positively impact mood. Conversely, the experience of feeling "hangry"—where hunger leads to anger or irritability—demonstrates how our diet, or lack thereof, can also trigger negative emotions. Recent research indicates that fluctuations in blood sugar levels play a role...
Credit: Pixabay Artificial intelligence (AI) prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype, with talk of an impending catastrophic "model collapse". But how realistic are these predictions? And what is model collapse anyway? "Model collapse," a concept discussed in 2023 but gaining more attention recently, describes a hypothetical situation where AI systems become increasingly less effective as the...
Credit: Depositphotos Almost half of young Australians are unhappy with their body appearance. Social media has exacerbated body image concerns among youth, causing them to compare themselves to others and pursue often unrealistic and unhealthy beauty standards. TikTok, a platform where users create and view short videos, has gained over 1 billion users. However, harmful content,...
Credit: Pixabay When people converse, they quickly take turns speaking and sometimes interrupt each other. Researchers who have compiled the largest dataset of chimpanzee "conversations" have discovered that chimps also communicate using gestures in a similarly rapid manner. These findings, reported on July 22 in Current Biology, reveal that chimpanzees follow a rapid-fire pattern similar...
Credit: Pixabay The levels of dissolved oxygen in the world's water bodies are dropping quickly, and scientists consider this a major threat to Earth's life support system. Much like atmospheric oxygen is crucial for animals, dissolved oxygen (DO) is key for the health of aquatic ecosystems, whether in freshwater or marine environments. Given that billions of...
An overview of the Nano-MIND technologyIBS Researchers have created a remote, non-invasive technique for selectively controlling brain neurons with magnetic fields. This method promises deeper insights into brain function and the potential for new treatments for disorders. In a recent study, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and Yonsei University in South Korea tested...
The 7-inch touchscreen can serve as a mini monitor for compact work and play, or as a secondary screen to boost productivity Not everyone has space for a large desktop computer at home or in the office, making a mini-PC an appealing choice. Startup Miniproca has introduced a model on Kickstarter featuring octa-core processing power,...
Credit: Freepik Childhood is a formative period that plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s future. The habits and behaviors developed during these early years can have lasting impacts on one's physical health, emotional well-being, and overall life trajectory. Understanding how childhood habits affect adult life is essential for parents, educators, and society as...
