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Phys.org / Generative AI could empower girls in STEM

Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to boost girls' confidence, agency, and participation in STEM subjects—but new research shows that realizing such potential depends on how teachers use GenAI in the classroom. ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Entangled molecules can capture sulfate, offering future solutions for water purification and environmental monitoring

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have developed a new class of synthetic molecules that can capture sulfate, a widespread industrial and environmental contaminant, with unprecedented efficiency in water. ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones

The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That's according ...

9 hours ago
Phys.org / How climate-friendly is insect protein really?

The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) are considered a promising source of sustainable protein, as they contain high-quality protein comparable to soy protein. They can produce this protein from a wide variety ...

11 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Hybrid AI planner turns images into robot action plans

MIT researchers have developed a generative artificial intelligence-driven approach for planning long-term visual tasks, like robot navigation, that is about twice as effective as some existing techniques. Their method uses ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Could a hot cup of matcha dial down the 'sneeze switch' in allergic rhinitis?

There's now another reason to love Japan's famous matcha: A study in mice suggests that the green tea powder could reduce the need to sneeze in people with nasal allergies.

18 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Biohybrid image sensor uses water-based electrolyte to mimic retina's rods and cones

Both image photodetector arrays and retinas are pixelated sensors that dynamically extract various features from the visual scene—e.g., color, brightness, and contrast—before transmitting electrical signals to either ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / A workout playlist for your heart? Why musical structure could guide rehab

New findings on how the human heart adapts to expressive music features, like loudness or tempo, could lay the foundations for targeted music-based "exercises" to support heart health. Led by King's College London, the study ...

10 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Three-year study tracks early Parkinson's decline using wearables and patient reports

A new study in the Journal of Neurology offers critical longitudinal insights into how symptoms and functional impacts evolve for individuals with early Parkinson's disease (PD). Led by Jamie Adams, M.D. and Jennifer Mammen, ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Vaccine gaps are rooted in structural forces, not just personal choices

A Simon Fraser University study is pushing back against the "easy narrative" that not getting vaccinated is entirely a personal decision. Rather, vaccine hesitancy in Canada comes down to significant cultural, administrative, ...

10 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Study finds ALS drug hope via AI and veteran records

A Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)-led team of scientists and computational engineers using one of the largest electronic health record datasets ever assembled for ALS has identified several existing medications ...

9 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Cellular changes linked to depression related fatigue

Researchers may have discovered a new way to diagnose and treat major depression at the earliest stage of the condition, giving patients the best opportunity for recovery. The research is published in Translational Psychiatry.

19 hours ago