Toddler TV time not to blame for attention problems
It's a common belief that exposure to television in toddlerhood causes attention-deficit problems in school-age children -- a claim that was born from the...
Scientists turn to deep learning to improve air quality forecasts
Air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels impacts human health but predicting pollution levels at a given time and place remains challenging, according...
Understanding itch: New insights at the intersection of the nervous system and immune system
Researchers offer new clues about the underlying mechanisms of itch. Findings suggest a key molecular player known as cysteine leukotriene receptor 2 (CysLT2R) that...
Kirigami-style fabrication may enable new 3D nanostructures
A new technique that mimics the ancient Japanese art of kirigami may offer an easier way to fabricate complex 3D nanostructures for use in...
How the Chicxulub impactor gave rise to modern rainforests
The asteroid that took out the dinosaurs left the planet in darkness. What did rainforests in South America look like before the impact, and...
Qubits composed of holes could be the trick to build faster, larger quantum computers
A new study demonstrates a path towards scaling individual qubits to a mini-quantum computer, using holes. The study identifies a 'sweet spot' where the...
Thirteen new Alzheimer’s genes identified in human genome study
Prior known Alzheimer's genes have been associated with amyloid accumulation and neuroinflammation. A cutting-edge technique known as whole genome sequencing was used to identify...
New method uses device cameras to measure pulse, breathing rate and could help telehealth
A team has developed a method that uses the camera on a person's smartphone or computer to take their pulse and breathing rate from...
Evidence of Antarctic glacier’s tipping point confirmed
Researchers have confirmed for the first time that Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica could cross tipping points, leading to a rapid and irreversible...
Diversity can prevent failures in large power grids
Power grids counterintuitively thrive on diversity. Heterogeneity among power generators can help grids stabilize.
