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Medical Xpress / How stepping into nature affects the brain
Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention, and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found. Researchers at McGill University and colleagues at Adolfo Ibáñez ...
Phys.org / Atomic precision unlocks smarter oxygen reduction catalysts
Tiny changes at the atomic scale can determine the future of clean energy. In a new study, Tohoku University researchers have revealed how the precise coordination environment surrounding a single cobalt atom dramatically ...
Medical Xpress / Sparkling water helps keep minds sharp during long esports sessions
A University of Tsukuba research team has found that drinking unsweetened, highly carbonated (sparkling) water during a three-hour esports session can help players maintain mental focus with less fatigue and greater game ...
Tech Xplore / A new eco-friendly water battery could theoretically last for centuries
The problem with many types of modern batteries is that they rely on harsh chemicals to work. Not only can these corrosive liquids damage internal parts over time, but they can also leach into soil and water when disposed ...
Phys.org / Why wealth changes how we think about fair prices
When it comes to the price of financial services such as loans, mortgages, and insurance, the perception of what is "fair" has a lot to do with how wealthy you are. In the study "Seeing Like a Company or a Customer: Selective ...
Phys.org / Nanochannel method makes ion membranes twice as strong for clean energy
Researchers have found a way to fabricate film-thin membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonization technologies. Chemical engineers at The University of Queensland are harnessing ...
Phys.org / Ancient diets reveal surprising survival strategies in prehistoric Poland
An international team of archaeologists and scientists has reconstructed the diets of prehistoric communities from north-central Poland, shedding new light on how people adapted to changing environments and shifting social ...
Medical Xpress / At-home gut health tests yield contradictory results, study suggests
Results and health assessments from gut microbiome home-testing kits vary whether they are produced by the same or different manufacturers. The findings on testing kits from seven providers, published in Communications Biology, ...
Phys.org / The unseen environmental cost of a fleeting film set
As you pass the popcorn or settle in to binge a new series, the carbon footprint of the on-screen world is unlikely to be at the front of your mind. But the reality is that, like many industries, film and television production ...
Tech Xplore / Safe AI isn't enough: Fairness, honesty and transparency are needed to benefit humanity, argues researcher
Artificial intelligence (AI) loves to cheat. When matched against a chess bot, an OpenAI model preferred hacking into its opponent's system to winning the game fairly, according to a recent study. While chess doesn't have ...
Medical Xpress / CRISPR-based platform pinpoints drivers of leukemia in patient cells
A new CRISPR-based tool that is directly used on patients' cancer cells can identify genes and regulatory elements driving acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer affecting the bone marrow and blood. This ...
Phys.org / Hair-like rhizoids in liverworts transport phosphorus, shedding light on evolution of roots
Liverwort uses hair-like rhizoids to collect phosphorus from its surroundings and deliver it to where it is needed. This Kobe University discovery sheds light on the evolution of one of the most essential features of land ...
