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Medical Xpress / When it comes to language, context matters: How your brain deciphers sarcasm, metaphors and tone
In everyday conversation, it's critical to understand not just the words that are spoken, but the context in which they are said. If it's pouring rain and someone remarks on the "lovely weather," you won't understand their ...
Phys.org / The evolutionary mysteries of a rare parasitic plant: Shrinking plastids and strange reproductive strategies
At the base of mossy trees, deep in the mountains of Taiwan and mainland Japan or nestled in the subtropical forests of Okinawa, grows what most might mistake for a mushroom—but it is actually a very unique plant with some ...
Phys.org / New Australian study shows devastating impact of coerced business debt
A pioneering national study, conducted by a Monash University expert in collaboration with consumer advocates, has shed light on the hidden toll of coerced business debt, revealing how business structures are being weaponized ...
Phys.org / Ensuring people with opioid use disorder released from prison stay on the recovery path
More than half the people in jail or prison in the U.S. have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). By law, inmates in New York State with opioid use disorder must be provided with medication-assisted treatment ...
Phys.org / Artificial beaver dams show promise in offsetting climate change effects
The use of artificial beaver dams to replicate the ecological benefits created by the industrious rodents shows promise for offsetting damage to fish habitat, water quality, and biodiversity arising from climate change.
Phys.org / Ultra-thin nanomembrane device forms soft, seamless interface with living tissue
Researchers have developed a new class of ultra-thin, flexible bioelectronic material that can seamlessly interface with living tissues. They introduced a novel device called THIN (transformable and imperceptible hydrogel-elastomer ...
Tech Xplore / Carbon nanotubes could power a new generation of flexible solar panels
Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but also more efficient, scalable and cheaper to manufacture by replacing the indium tin oxide (ITO) in the device, according to research led by the University of Surrey. ...
Phys.org / Quantum machine learning nears practicality as partial error correction reduces hardware demands
Imagine a future where quantum computers supercharge machine learning—training models in seconds, extracting insights from massive datasets and powering next-gen AI. That future might be closer than you think, thanks to ...
Dialog / Quantum clues to consciousness: New research suggests the brain may harness the zero-point field
What if your conscious experiences were not just the chatter of neurons, but were connected to the hum of the universe? In a paper published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, I present new evidence indicating that conscious ...
Phys.org / Gen Z views world as 'scary place' with growing cynicism about ability to create change, research suggests
Gen Z views the world as a scary place, according to new research presented at the 2025 Society for Risk Analysis Conference.
Phys.org / Ancient supernova may hold key to universe's mysterious dark energy
Astronomers are a step closer to cracking one of the secrets of dark energy—the mysterious force believed to be causing the universe's accelerated expansion.
Phys.org / Love lounging in hammocks? You can thank Indigenous cultures for that
When you're swaying in a beachside hammock on a lazy summer day, take a moment to thank the Indigenous cultures that invented it.
