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Phys.org / More than fashion: Uncovering the psychology behind the activewear trend
Activewear has become an everyday staple for many Australian women, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests it may be contributing to unexpected pressures around body image and appearance.
Tech Xplore / Water-based zinc batteries tackle a barrier that has long blocked cheap, stable renewable energy storage
Renewable energy technologies, such as solar cells and wind turbines, are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries worldwide. Reliably storing the electricity produced by these devices, so that it can be used later ...
Science X / Future-focused negative thoughts undercut present joy predicts depression more strongly than researchers expected
Imagine you are at a party having the time of your life—then you start thinking about the fact that these good feelings will fade as soon as it ends, triggering those good feelings to diminish in the moment. A recent article ...
Phys.org / Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Archaeologists and researchers at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius that smothered ...
Tech Xplore / This artificial retina doesn't just aim to restore sight—it opens a hidden channel of vision
The retina, the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, is made up of photoreceptor cells that convert visible light into electrical signals, which is essential for human vision. Some diseases, such as retinal degeneration, ...
Medical Xpress / From gut to brain: Scientists engineer bacteria to treat severe liver-related brain dysfunction
When the liver fails, toxins—such as ammonia—that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating neurological complication of liver disease that can ...
Phys.org / Simulations predict ground motion for earthquakes on Bay Area's Hayward fault
The Hayward fault, part of the larger San Andreas fault system, runs 74 miles through the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The fault is overdue for an earthquake that could cause extensive damage to such a dense population ...
Phys.org / This ultracold quantum device turns electricity into something far stranger that could unlock sound-based lasers
Researchers at McGill University have developed a novel device that generates sound-like particles known as phonons at extremely cold temperatures. The technology could be used to create phonon lasers, with possible applications ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Prediction markets are surging—here's what you need to know
Stanford scholar and former SEC Commissioner Joseph Grundfest shares insights on prediction markets, which are gaining popularity amid concerns over regulation and potential manipulation.
Phys.org / New study details changing US irrigated agriculture, viability strategies
A new study by researchers at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska offers a comprehensive national-scale assessment of irrigated agriculture in the United States in recent years. Published ...
Medical Xpress / Smart soft sensors restore surgeons' sense of touch in minimally invasive procedures
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed soft, flexible sensors that help restore a surgeon's sense of touch during minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery. These procedures allow for faster recovery and less pain, but surgeons ...
Tech Xplore / Molecular interface tweak unlocks more reliable perovskite solar cells, challenging common assumption
Perovskite solar cells are a rapidly advancing photovoltaic technology that has seen a dramatic rise in power conversion efficiency in recent years. A key driver of this progress is the use of molecular charge-selective contacts—ultrathin ...
