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Medical Xpress / Computer brain games may boost white matter after chronic traumatic brain injury

Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who complete computerized cognitive games show improved neuroplasticity and cognitive performance, according to new research published in Journal of Neurotrauma.

10 hours ago in Neuroscience
Tech Xplore / 'Learn-to-Steer' method improves AI's ability to understand spatial instructions

Researchers from the Department of Computer Science at Bar-Ilan University and from NVIDIA's AI research center in Israel have developed a new method that significantly improves how artificial intelligence models understand ...

10 hours ago in Computer Sciences
Phys.org / NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon

NASA took another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket Thursday after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal and delayed the first lunar trip by astronauts in more than half a century.

6 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Archived tree cores reveal why boreal forests are getting starved for nitrogen

Despite decades of industrial deposition, nitrogen availability in the boreal forest is steadily declining. In a new study published in Nature, researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences using decades ...

11 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / High-performance ECG patch eliminates cold gel and irritating adhesives

Conventional ECG patches often require cold gels and adhesives, which can cause skin irritation and leave marks. These materials can also lose effectiveness during vigorous movement, compromising signal quality. Addressing ...

6 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / What a zinc gradient in dentin could mean for fillings and tooth health

Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain trace elements such ...

6 hours ago in Dentistry
Phys.org / Can human heart failure interventions work in dogs?

Mitral regurgitation is the most prevalent valvular heart disease in humans. It's also common among dogs, especially older and smaller breed dogs. In both species, the mitral valve fails to close tightly enough to keep blood ...

3 hours ago in Biology
Tech Xplore / Google Gemini, Apple add music-focused generative AI features

Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Apple Inc. are adding music-focused generative artificial intelligence features to their core consumer apps, underscoring how advanced AI tools are moving into mainstream use.

3 hours ago in Business
Medical Xpress / Capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency appears safe, effective for genitourinary syndrome of menopause

Capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency significantly improved sexual function and vaginal health in women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in Menopause.

Medical Xpress / Reading-specific region differs in the dyslexic brain, fMRI study reveals

We see not just with our eyes, but with our brains. A mosaic of specialized areas in a brain region known as the visual cortex interprets different sights, helping us identify everything from solid objects to the faces of ...

Medical Xpress / Tetris gameplay treatment helps reduce traumatic flashbacks for frontline health care workers

A simple, digital intervention that includes mentally playing Tetris can dramatically reduce intrusive memories of trauma in a month, even to the point of being symptom-free after six months, new research has found.

12 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Why some tunes stick: Mathematical symmetry helps explain catchy melodies

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity is at play.

14 hours ago in Other Sciences