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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025165758.htm) Studying Wikipedia browsing habits to learn how people learn
Oct 25th 2024, 16:57

A collaborative team of researchers led by Dale Zhou, who did his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, and Dani Bassett in Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science looked at how nearly half a million people around the world use Wikipedia's knowledge networks. They found stark differences in browsing habits between countries offering insights into cultural differences and potential drivers of curiosity and learning.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122747.htm) Ultra-sensitive electronic skin modeled after the human brain
Oct 25th 2024, 12:27

Researchers have successfully developed an ultra-sensitive pressure sensor for electronic skin modeled after the nervous system in the human brain. This technology is applicable to future devices, including AI-based digital healthcare devices, and is expected to be utilized across various fields, such as transparent displays and wearable devices, due to its transparency and physical flexibility.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122547.htm) Depression: Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
Oct 25th 2024, 12:25

One of the characteristics of depression is a tendency to perceive sensory stimuli and everyday situations in an excessively negative way. But the mechanisms underpinning this 'negativity bias,' which can fuel the development of depressive symptoms, had previously remained largely unknown. To shed light on the question, scientists decided to explore the amygdala and observe how it functions during depressive episodes. Their findings suggest that a depressive state alters certain specific neural circuits, leading to a reduction in the activity of neurons involved in pleasant perceptions of positive stimuli and an overactivation of those responsible for the perception of negative stimuli.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122542.htm) Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get
Oct 25th 2024, 12:25

With the clocks going back this weekend, a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in Autumn has a substantial, but short-lived effect on sleep duration.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122539.htm) Barriers prevent everyone enjoying nature equally
Oct 25th 2024, 12:25

A major international study involving 56,968 adults, aged 18 to 99, has found that levels of nature connectedness and nature exposure are associated with several socioeconomic and demographic factors. Higher scores were significantly associated with being female, being older, having greater financial security, living in a rural location, being in a committed relationship, having a higher level of education, and being in a racial majority in that country.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122425.htm) Professional ice hockey: Depressive symptoms and burnout linked to more concussions
Oct 25th 2024, 12:24

Elite ice hockey players with a history of concussion report heightened mental health symptoms, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122352.htm) 'The way to a man's heart disease': Can social expectations of masculinity be bad for cardiovascular health?
Oct 25th 2024, 12:23

A new study found that higher levels of stereotypical male gender expression were associated with a decrease in reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024145603.htm) Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
Oct 24th 2024, 14:56

A new biomedical tool successfully delivers genetic material to edit faulty genes in developing fetal mouse brain cells. This might stop disease progression of genetic-based neurodevelopmental conditions before birth.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024134850.htm) New formation of neurons from stem cell niche disrupted after stroke
Oct 24th 2024, 13:48

Researchers studied what happens immediately after a stroke in the stem cell niche known as the subventricular zone, using a mouse model. This revealed a mechanism that results in fewer newborn neurons from the stem cell niche surviving after stroke, thereby significantly limiting the neurogenic reaction of the subventricular zone to repair the brain. This fundamental understanding of the cellular processes in the brain could help in future to boost the body's own repair to replace lost neurons and ameliorate the consequences of stroke.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024131817.htm) Gene named for mythical Irish land could aid muscle function after traumatic nerve injuries
Oct 24th 2024, 13:18

Researchers describe how a gene called NANOG can improve the regrowth of damaged nerves after traumatic nerve injuries, like those sustained in motor vehicle accidents or gunshot wounds.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241024131428.htm) AI-generated news is harder to understand, study finds
Oct 24th 2024, 13:14

Readers find automated news articles poorer than manually-written texts in relation to word choice and use of numbers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023141941.htm) Antibiotics and antifungals may slightly affect Parkinson's risk, study finds
Oct 23rd 2024, 14:19

Research highlights a complex relationship between bacteria in the digestive tract and brain health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131351.htm) Sleep experts call for UK to abolish twice-yearly clock changes
Oct 23rd 2024, 13:13

A team of sleep researchers called for the government to abolish the twice-yearly clock changes in the UK due to the adverse effects on sleep and circadian health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131042.htm) A 'worrying confluence' of flood risk, social vulnerability and climate change denial
Oct 23rd 2024, 13:10

In certain parts of the United States, especially Appalachia, New England and the Northwest, the ability of residents to prepare for and respond to flooding is being undercut on three different levels.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023131037.htm) 'With a grain of salt': How humans learn from others
Oct 23rd 2024, 13:10

When we make decisions, we are often guided by the opinions and experiences of those around us. Yet we actually have quite different preferences, tastes and goals. A research team investigated how we learn from others despite individual differences. The scientists found that humans tend to treat social information as a recommendation -- with some skepticism. They also use it to save themselves costly exploration. The results open up new paths to incorporate similar learning principles into artificial intelligence (AI).

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Baltimore, MD

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