Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a non-invasive treatment for depression, but scientists have never been sure how it works. A new study has revealed that TMS can reverse brain signals that are going in the wrong direction. The research team behind the study has claimed that these neural streams of activity, going in
A team of researchers from the Brera Astronomical Observatory in Italy and the University of Oxford in the UK have found a dead star moving away from its birth supernova, leaving a comet-like trail of radio emission. The star, named PSR J1914+1054g, is only the fourth known of its kind: a radio pulsar kicked at
Adenomyosis is a chronic condition that affects the uterus and causes symptoms such as irregular and heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Despite affecting as many as one in five women, it is still relatively unheard of. This article aims to shed light on the condition and provide information on its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Jupiter’s alternating bands of dark and light clouds have mystified scientists for years. However, a team of scientists from Japan, Spain, and the UK now think they have figured out the reason for the cyclic variations in Jupiter’s stripes. After studying data on Jupiter’s magnetic field collected by the Juno probe, the team suggests that
Green shipping corridors are being developed along major shipping routes to reduce planet-warming carbon emissions from the shipping industry. Shipping is responsible for almost 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions, and this figure is rising. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by mid-century and may seek
Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, takes 84 years to orbit it. Due to this extended orbit, the last time Uranus’s north polar region was visible from Earth, radio telescope technology was in its early stages. However, the past few years have seen scientists using radio telescopes like the Very Large Array (VLA) to
A new study has revealed that glaciers and ice caps in Greenland have experienced widespread mass loss since the beginning of the 20th century. The research provides critical insights into long-term changes to the glaciers and ice caps as a result of climate change, which has contributed to about one fifth of global sea-level rise
Neuralink is a neurotechnology company co-founded by Elon Musk in 2016. The company’s goal is to create direct communication channels between the human brain and computers. The technology would mainly work through an implant called the “Link,” which is about the size of five stacked coins. The hardware would contain electrodes capable of both recording
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) programs has made it easier for people to access them, leading to the creation of deep fakes. A recent example of this is an AI-generated image of an explosion near the Pentagon that made headlines online and even slightly impacted the stock market until it was quickly deemed a
Researchers in Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering, Bioengineering, and Chemistry at the University of Illinois have developed a sustainable way of forming carbon-carbon bonds, which is the foundation of all organic compounds. The researchers have demonstrated a novel metal-catalyst-free approach that could revolutionize organic chemistry. The process could lead to a new era in organic
In the digital age, companies are constantly releasing improved versions of their products to capture value from their digital innovations. This process of generational product innovation (GPI) brings several benefits, such as faster and less costly iteration compared to upgrading hardware. However, a 2021 study from Singapore Management University warns that this strategy can have
Scientists have discovered a new type of brain cell that increases appetite in mice even when their bodies are satiated, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by an international team of scientists, found an abundance of neuropeptide Y neurons in a part of the brain’s hypothalamus called the arcuate nucleus. These neurons produce
Advances in technology have led to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in various sectors, including security applications. Image classification and identification are essential features of AI algorithms used in facial recognition, biometrics, drones, and autonomous vehicles deployed in combat surveillance and military targeting applications. However, these algorithms are vulnerable to cyberattacks. The data
Researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new strategy for visible-light-induced selective carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion. The researchers have used an artificial photosynthetic chromatophore nanomicelle system based on the structure of natural photosynthetic purple bacteria to create this system. The study is published in the
Flash droughts have devastating effects on agriculture and are becoming increasingly common as the planet warms. These droughts develop quickly and can cause irreparable damage to a region’s agriculture. In a new study published in Communications Earth & Environment on May 25, 2023, it has been found that the risk of flash droughts is expected
