Research
Why does some beer foam last longer than others?
Why does some beer foam last longer than others? Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered the formula for stable beer foam, which can last longer than expected. The study found that Tripel beers have the most stable foam, followed by Dubbel beers, while Singel beers have the least stable foam. The stability of beer foam […]
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People prefer chatbots when buying embarrassing stuff
People prefer chatbots when buying embarrassing stuff People prefer to use chatbots when buying embarrassing products like diarrhea medicine or acne cream, even when shopping alone at home. According to research, consumers are more likely to engage with a clearly non-human chatbot over a human for sensitive purchases, as it eliminates the risk of perceived […]
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NASA, Northrop Grumman to Send Medical, Technology Studies to Space
NASA, Northrop Grumman to Send Medical, Technology Studies to Space Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft will launch on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station, carrying research for Artemis missions and improving life on Earth. The mission aims to refine semiconductor crystals for next-generation technologies, reduce harmful microbes, improve medication production, and manage fuel […]
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We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them
We’ve been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender – soon, there will be no reliable way to measure them Researchers have been tracking the number of Americans who identify as transgender using federal data, but this will soon become impossible due to changes made by the Trump administration. The most recent analysis […]
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Team figures out how cavefish lost their eyes
Team figures out how cavefish lost their eyes Researchers have discovered how cavefish lost their eyes, which provides a method for dating cave systems. The study found that different species of amblyopsid cavefish colonized caves independently and evolved similar traits, such as eye loss and reduced pigment, to adapt to dark environments. The researchers developed […]
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New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New approach may relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery A new study suggests that gait retraining may be an effective way to relieve arthritic knees without using drugs or surgery. The study, which was published in The Lancet Rheumatology, found that participants who underwent a year-long randomized control trial experienced pain relief equivalent to […]
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Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids
Living heart valves may help treat many heart conditions in kids A new study published in Journal of the American Medical Association found that partial heart transplants using living heart valves can treat various pediatric heart valve conditions. The procedure, led by pediatric heart specialists at Duke Health, resulted in valves that worked across different […]
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Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring
Immune cells are key to teen brain wiring Researchers have discovered that microglia, the brain’s immune cells, play a key role in wiring the adolescent brain during adolescence. The frontal cortex, responsible for executive functions such as empathy and decision-making, undergoes profound changes during adolescence, which can set the stage for neurodevelopmental disorders like schizophrenia […]
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Brain’s electrical activity could predict Alzheimer’s development
Brain’s electrical activity could predict Alzheimer’s development Researchers have identified a brain-based biomarker that can predict whether mild cognitive impairment will develop into Alzheimer’s disease using electrical activity from neurons. A custom-built tool, called the Spectral Events Toolbox, was used to analyze brain activity recordings from 85 patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and monitored […]
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Biased AI chatbots can sway people’s political views in minutes
Biased AI chatbots can sway people’s political views in minutes A new study found that biased AI chatbots can sway people’s political views in just a few minutes. The researchers used ChatGPT, a popular AI chatbot, and assigned participants to interact with either a base model or one with liberal or conservative bias. Participants who […]
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