Living a good life in the face of adversity is a timeless question that has puzzled humans for centuries. How can we live rich, fulfilling lives when faced with struggles and hardships? One key to unlocking this answer lies in understanding the importance of memory, forgetting, and literature. Forgetfulness is vital, as it allows us … Read more
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed two AI-driven smartphone applications to detect signs of depression non-invasively. PupilSense uses eye measurements to identify potential depressive episodes with 76% accuracy, while FacePsy analyzes facial expressions and head movements to detect mood changes. Depression affects nearly 300 million people worldwide, but detecting it can be challenging, … Read more
Chemists have found a way for two carbon atoms to share just one electron, defying traditional textbook knowledge. This discovery has significant implications beyond chemistry, as carbon is central to life’s formation. Covalent bonds typically involve pairs of electrons being shared between two atoms. However, researchers have discovered a single electron bond between carbon atoms … Read more
Nvidia’s share price has fallen by 2.2% after Chinese regulators issued guidance discouraging AI firms from buying the company’s H20 chips, due to US export restrictions. This move affected Nvidia suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix, leading to a decline in their shares as well. However, Chinese chipmakers Cambricon and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) … Read more
Researchers at the University of New South Wales have developed a new technology that can generate electricity from solar energy at night using a special semiconductor. The device captures Earth’s infrared light and converts it into electricity, harnessing radiant heat to produce power even in the absence of sunlight. The breakthrough is based on thermoradiative … Read more
A recent vulnerability discovered by security expert Sam Curry allows hackers to hijack cars using only a smartphone and the victim’s license plate number. The issue, which was found in Kia vehicles as old as 2014, exposed personal details such as name, phone number, email, and physical address, and allowed attackers to control various aspects … Read more
China has made a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence by training a single generative AI (GAI) model across multiple data centers and GPU architectures. According to Patrick Moorhead, Chief Analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy, this achievement is groundbreaking and showcases the industry’s ability to adapt in the face of challenges. The development is crucial … Read more
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) use has declined significantly since 1999, with a staggering 82% decrease in prevalence among women of all age groups. The data, published in the JAMA Health Forum journal, shows that MHT use was highest among white women but lowest among black and Hispanic women. The decline in MHT use is most … Read more
As we head into the fall season, respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 are expected to spread as people gather indoors. To combat this, new COVID vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax are available this season. Here’s what you need to know about the Novavax protein-based vaccine. Novavax is a protein-based vaccine that targets … Read more
A new study found that people who exercise only on weekends have similar health benefits as those who stay active throughout the week. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 90,000 participants in the UK and discovered that weekend warriors and regular activity groups had lower disease risks, particularly for cardiometabolic conditions. The study’s use of accelerometer … Read more