Black holes help with star birth
The cosmic mass monsters clear the way for the formation of new suns in satellite galaxies.
Earliest memories can start from the age of two-and-a-half
On average the earliest memories that people can recall point back to when they were just two-and-a-half years old, a new study suggests.
From milk protein, a plastic foam that gets better in a tough environment
A new high-performance plastic foam developed from whey proteins can withstand extreme heat better than many common thermoplastics made from petroleum. A research team reports that the material, which may be used for example in catalysts for cars, fuel…
Engineers devise novel approach to wirelessly power wearable devices
Researchers have come up with a way to use one single device – such as a mobile phone or smart watch – to wirelessly power up to 10 wearables on a user. This novel method uses the human body as a medium for transmitting power. Their system can also har…
New glial cells discovered in the brain: Implications for brain repair
Neurons, nerve cells in the brain, are central players in brain function. However, a key role for glia, long considered support cells, is emerging. A research group has now discovered two new types of glial cells in the brain, by unleashing adult stem …
Key cause of energy loss in spintronic materials
A study uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future, which could lead to faster and more efficient computing and data storage.
Plant-based diet protects from hypertension, preeclampsia
A plant-based diet appears to afford significant protection to rats bred to become hypertensive on a high-salt diet, scientists report. When the rats become pregnant, the whole grain diet also protects the mothers and their offspring from deadly preecl…
Can AMD Help Microsoft Beat Sony PS5’s Scorching Sales?
AMD’s new tech could give gamers a solid reason to buy the Xbox over the PS5.
New method makes generic polymers luminescent
Researchers have developed a simple method that converts existing generic polymers into luminescent polymers using mechanical force.
How gender norms and job loss affect relationship status
Research shows that, in cultures that value men as breadwinners, their unemployment can affect the long-term success of a romantic relationship.
Young adults who lost and then restored heart health had lower risk of heart attack, stroke
A long-term analysis of young adults in Korea found that those with poor heart health had higher rates of cardiovascular disease at a younger age. Young adults with poor cardiovascular health who improved their cardiovascular health over time reduced t…
Competitive Mobile Gaming with Andrew Paradise, CEO and Founder of Skillz
Guest on the FYI Podcast is Andrew Paradise, CEO and Founder of Skillz Inc., a mobile gaming platform, enabling competitive social games.
New super-resolution technique allows for more detailed brain imaging
A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders — such as Alzheimer’s disease — at their earliest stages, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly. Termed super-resolution, the imaging methodology com…
Why Do the Wealthy Pay Such Low Taxes?
Here’s how the super-rich get away with dodging the IRS — legally.
Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Lab animals deficient in vitamin D crave and become dependent on opioids, which is curbed when normal levels of the vitamin are restored. Human health records indicate that people with low vitamin D are more likely to use and misuse opioids. Study resu…
New discovery shows human cells can write RNA sequences into DNA
In a discovery that challenges long-held dogma in biology, researchers show that mammalian cells can convert RNA sequences back into DNA, a feat more common in viruses than eukaryotic cells.
Edge of Pine Island Glacier’s ice shelf is ripping apart, causing key Antarctic glacier to gain speed
Pine Island Glacier’s ice shelf lost about one-fifth of its total area between 2017 and 2020, in three dramatic collapses. Meanwhile the glacier sped up by 12 percent. The rest of the ice shelf, the authors say, could disappear much sooner than previou…
June mARKet Update Webinar
The June mARKet update webinar. This month’s spotlight: US policy movements, cyclical risks, deflation, and demographic tailwinds…
Study finds brain areas involved in seeking information about bad possibilities
Researchers have identified the brain regions involved in choosing whether to find out if a bad event is about to happen.
AI predicts how patients with viral infections, including COVID-19, will fare
Gene expression patterns associated with pandemic viral infections provide a map to help define patients’ immune responses, measure disease severity, predict outcomes and test therapies — for current and future pandemics.