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Peak mental sharpness could be like getting in an extra 40 minutes of work per day, study finds
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (634+ words) Mental sharpness may explain why some days we are more effective than others A new U of T Scarborough study finds that being mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day....
Your genes could prune your gut bugs and protect you from disease
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (779+ words) University of Sydney researchers uncover genetic peptides that shape gut bacteria and protect against obesity and diabetes, revealing gut health is influenced by more than just diet and opening doors to personalised treatments. New research from the University of Sydney's'Charles…...
Call for papers: Special issue on foundation models for intelligent control in autonomous driving traffic systems
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (96+ words) image: Call for Papers Special Issue on Foundation Models for Intelligent Control in Autonomous Driving Traffic Systems from COMMTR view more Theme: "Foundation Models for Intelligent Control in Autonomous Driving Traffic Systems" We envision this special issue as a cornerstone…...
Origins of Wnt signalling reveal protein superfamily across the Tree of Life
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (291+ words) The molecule Wnt, which plays a role in cell communication during human development, evolved from a superfamily with a shared lipid-modifying mechanism originally involved in bacterial defense and immunity image: The four helices conserved across the Lipocone superfamily constitute a…...
Probing the cosmic Dark Ages from the far side of the Moon
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1017+ words) image: An artist's impression of the UK-led Cosmo Cube spacecraft, which would orbit be tasked with listening out for an "ancient whisper" from the early universe on the far side of the Moon. view more Royal Astronomical Society press release…...
Researchers use computer simulations to show how future Moon missions could uncover dark matter
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) An international research collaboration has used advanced computer simulations to investigate how faint radio signals from the early Universe, soon to be observed from missions on the far side of the Moon, could shed light on the fundamental properties of…...
AI model predicts "good" and "bad" properties of biochar before it's even made
4+ week, 2+ day ago (697+ words) A team of scientists at Northwest A and F University has developed a data-driven framework that can accurately predict the characteristics of an enigmatic substance within biochar known as persistent free radicals (PFRs). Biochar, a charcoal-like material produced from biomass,…...
AI model boosts accuracy and reliability in predicting biochar production
3+ week, 5+ day ago (500+ words) Credit: Yali Zhang, Bowen Lei, Amirhossein Mahdaviarab, Xiao Wang & Zong Liu Biochar, a carbon-rich material produced from biomass, is widely used for soil improvement, pollution control, and carbon sequestration. However, its properties vary significantly depending on feedstock and processing conditions,…...
Exploring the effect of bedroom ventilation on sleep quality
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (694+ words) Inadequate bedroom ventilation and poor air quality can negatively affect sleep. A recent international study found that the currently prescribed minimum ventilation rates for residential buildings, and especially bedrooms, may be too low and result in disturbed sleep. Therefore, they…...
Bone-targeted estrogen delivery reverses postmenopausal osteoporosis in mice
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (666+ words) Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone estradiol can reverse these effects, but it may also increase endometrial and uterine cancer risks. Researchers publishing in ACS" Nano Letters developed…...