Teenage exploration and risk-taking can be attributed to dramatic changes in the brain, driven by the need for immediate reward. According to Dr. Beatriz Luna's research, the teen prefrontal cortex is not immature but rather overruled by heightened motivation centers.
Researchers aim to balance personal data protection with global statistics benefits using differential privacy methods. This approach restricts analyses that reveal individual records, ensuring accuracy while preventing identification.
Professor Nazar presents advances in lithium-sulphur battery research at the AAAS Annual Meeting, highlighting innovations in nanomaterial strategies and new electrolytes. Her work aims to overcome technical hurdles and realize the potential of these future-generation energy storage systems.
The Arizona State University-SoilCarbon Nation team is examining the adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing management technique to compare its effectiveness with conventional, continuous grazing methods. This approach aims to sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide while improving ranch ecosystems and wildlife habitat.
The 'Hockey Stick' graph, created by Michael Mann and colleagues, revolutionized the climate change discussion with its depiction of rising temperatures. Despite criticism, investigations have consistently upheld the validity of Mann's research, highlighting a crucial distinction between legitimate scientific debate and bad faith attacks.
Researchers from Ohio State University are working to turn germanium into a potential replacement for silicon. They have created forms of germanium called germanane, which has the potential to transmit electrons 10 times faster than silicon and absorb light more efficiently.
A team of scientists and art conservators used a simple light bulb, SLR camera and computational power to uncover new details of Gauguin's printmaking process. The technique allowed them to measure the surface structure of prints, revealing that white lines were on a flat surface and ink sat atop ridges in the paper.
Blacksmith Genesis, the world's first compact 3D printer and scanner, has been unveiled by NTU Singapore start-up Blacksmith Group. The device allows users to scan any item, edit digitised models on a computer, and print it out in 3D.
Scientists say low-carbon technologies alone may not be enough to reduce atmospheric CO2 by 80%. Instead, negative-emissions technologies that remove CO2 from the atmosphere are being developed. BECCS (bioenergy with carbon capture and storage) is a promising technology that can be used in power plants or factories.
A panel of quantum experts will share their insights on the origins, achievements and long-term predictions of quantum research. The discussion aims to explore transformational opportunities of quantum information technologies.
Researchers are using satellite data to target deadly parasites by identifying areas where disease flourishes. The project combines skills from various scientists to create maps accessible to countries with limited capacity for managing disease data.
A UBC study shows that Twitter is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, with 25% of tweets about spinal cord injury coming from medical experts. The study also found that users discussing Parkinson's disease were more likely to share new research tools and methods.
Researchers from North America and the UK explore the emerging science behind medical cannabis, citing studies that suggest THCV produces anti-schizophrenic effects. The symposium aims to advance understanding of cannabinoids' role in health and disease through research and education.
Scientists at Arizona State University have created a mathematical framework to detect emerging innovation in research networks, identifying key individuals and patterns. The filter, developed by Nadya Bliss and Manfred Laubichler, has promising applications for funding agencies and interdisciplinary research.