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Medical Xpress / Airplane and hospital air is cleaner than you might think

When it comes to the air in public places, germophobes can breathe a bit easier. According to a new Northwestern University study, the ambient air on airplanes and in hospitals mostly contains harmless microbes typically ...

11 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Traditional note-taking beats AI chatbots for reading comprehension, but a combined approach is still useful

A new study suggests that traditional learning activities like making notes remain critical for students' reading comprehension and retention, while also suggesting that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT or Microsoft ...

11 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / First evidence of lost-wax casting for silver in Bronze Age Western Europe uncovered

In a recent study, Dr. Linda Boutoille uncovered the first evidence of lost-wax casting of silver objects in Bronze Age Iberia and, to date, Western Europe. Published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, the study examines ...

21 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Is anyone really misled by the term 'veggie burger?' Our research suggests consumers are savvy

The European Parliament recently backed changes to the rules around the labeling and marketing of plant-based meat alternatives. New definitions specify that words like "burger," "sausage," or "steak," refer exclusively to ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / KIC 5623923 is a faint eclipsing binary exhibiting Delta Scuti-type pulsations, observations find

Using NASA's Kepler space telescope, Chinese astronomers have observed a binary star system known as KIC 5623923. As a result, they found that the investigated system is a faint eclipsing binary experiencing Delta Scuti-type ...

23 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / New robotic eyeball could enhance visual perception of embodied AI

Embodied artificial intelligence (AI) systems are robotic agents that rely on machine learning algorithms to sense their surroundings, plan their actions and execute them. A key aspect of these systems are visual perception ...

23 hours ago in Robotics
Medical Xpress / Marriage and emotional support may protect against obesity through brain–gut connection

Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between the brain and gut, according to new research by UCLA Health.

6 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Pegcetacoplan—the 'closest thing to a cure' for rare, severe kidney disease

A rare and life-threatening kidney disease in children finally has an effective therapy, thanks in large part to pioneering research and clinical leadership from University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital.

14 hours ago in Medications
Medical Xpress / Molecular switch links early-life stimulation to lasting memory changes

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps explain why growing up in a stimulating environment enhances memory. In contrast, a lack of stimulation can impair it. The team from the Institute for Neurosciences ...

15 hours ago in Genetics
Phys.org / Self-adapting fiber component tackles heat challenges in high-power fiber lasers

Thulium fiber lasers, operating at a wavelength of 2 micrometers, are valued for applications in medicine, materials processing, and defense. Their longer wavelength makes stray light less damaging compared to the more common ...

15 hours ago in Physics
Tech Xplore / Open-source framework enables addition of AI to software without prompt engineering

Developers can now integrate large language models directly into their existing software using a single line of code, with no manual prompt engineering required. The open-source framework, known as byLLM, automatically generates ...

16 hours ago in Software
Phys.org / Adults like to talk about 'big school'—this can make the change seem scary for some children

Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare with new uniforms, bags and lunch boxes. ...

8 hours ago in Other Sciences