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Phys.org / Meaning drives young musicians—but few get the chance
Music students are driven both by career ambitions and by a strong personal relationship with music. At the same time, unequal conditions early in life shape who gains access to the music education field. This is shown in ...
Phys.org / The solution to finding an atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1 e
The hunt is on for terrestrial exoplanets in habitable zones, and some of the most promising candidates were discovered almost a decade ago about 40 light-years from Earth. The TRAPPIST-1 system contains seven terrestrial ...
Medical Xpress / Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Long-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
Tech Xplore / Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year
Time magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech titans whose work on cutting-edge artificial intelligence is transforming humanity.
Tech Xplore / New materials could boost the energy efficiency of microelectronics
MIT researchers have developed a new fabrication method that could enable the production of more energy efficient electronics by stacking multiple functional components on top of one existing circuit.
Medical Xpress / Calcium in breast arteries predicts future cardiovascular disease
Routine mammograms are a critical tool for breast cancer screening. However, they may also hold crucial, potentially untapped information about a person's risk for cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death among ...
Phys.org / Radiofrequency upgrades ensure accelerator stability and reliability
Running a synchrotron light source is a massive team effort that brings hundreds of highly skilled and specialized professionals together. The radiofrequency (RF) group at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), ...
Medical Xpress / Why teenagers won't quit vaping, even when the risks are clear: A psychologist explains
Vaping among teenagers is a growing global health problem.
Tech Xplore / Make your own AI Mickey Mouse—Disney embraces new tech
Walt Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal Thursday that will allow users to create short videos featuring beloved Disney characters through artificial intelligence.
Medical Xpress / AI's errors may be impossible to eliminate. What that means for its use in health care
In the past decade, AI's success has led to uncurbed enthusiasm and bold claims—even though users frequently experience errors that AI makes. An AI-powered digital assistant can misunderstand someone's speech in embarrassing ...
Medical Xpress / FDA looks into reports of deaths after COVID vaccination
Federal officials say the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reviewing reports of possible deaths in adults and children following COVID-19 vaccination.
Medical Xpress / 'Are you married?' Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment
It's a rare occasion when my worlds of biomedical informatics and serialized lesbian melodrama fandom collide.