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Phys.org / How school choice may sustain income segregation in US classrooms
Schools in the U.S. are often segregated by income as well as race, a reality frequently attributed to residential segregation. Students assigned to K-12 schools based on where they live will, by extension, typically experience ...
Tech Xplore / A method to create fault-tolerant analog in-memory computing systems
Conventional computers process and store information using separate components, known as a processor and memory unit. Because transferring data from one component to the other can be energy-consuming, many electronics engineers ...
Medical Xpress / New study examines how and why harm reduction is misunderstood on college campuses
A new study found that students and staff involved with collegiate recovery programs had very different definitions and perceptions of harm reduction and its role in these programs, suggesting opportunities to reframe this ...
Medical Xpress / Social media likes may have a bigger influence on people with depression
One of the first things many people do after posting on social media is check how many likes they have and who has liked their content. This habit can be an instant mood booster when a post is popular.
Tech Xplore / AI remains unreliable as one-size-fits-all code security tool, comparison finds
For a paper published in the International Journal of Applied Cryptography, a team compared 11 leading large language models (LLMs) for software security. They found that no single system consistently outperforms its rivals ...
Phys.org / Bridging the gap: Connecting math and AI for discovery
In science, researchers often focus their entire careers on the pursuit of one primary field.
Medical Xpress / Implications of expansion of Alzheimer's biomarker testing for patients, families and policy
Advances in research have identified biomarker tests that make it possible to detect signs of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear, creating new opportunities for earlier intervention—and ...
Phys.org / Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet—but they can only adapt so far
New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.
Phys.org / Human noise pushes Alaska predators toward night foraging, altering salmon nutrient pathways
The age-old question asks, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" While philosophers and scientists alike have pondered this question for centuries, the more relevant question ...
Medical Xpress / Biocontainment facility shower protocols not one-size-fits-all
A new study reveals that hair can influence the effectiveness of personal decontamination procedures at biocontainment facilities. It suggests that a minimum standardized shower time may be necessary for the effective removal ...
Medical Xpress / Newly identified inhibitors may boost chemotherapy drug's ability to fight treatment-resistant cancers
In a new research report, scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center say they have found a potential therapeutic target that can boost the potency of a chemotherapy drug ...
Tech Xplore / Video game AI opponents boost play time, gaming with friends
Can playing against AI make people more social? New research suggests the answer may be yes.
