A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia found that a multi-strategic intervention called RedUSe significantly reduced psychotropic medication use in Australian residential aged care facilities. The intervention, which included education and drug audits, resulted in a 40% reduction in antipsychotic or benzodiazepine me...
A new underwater wireless optical communication system has been developed, allowing for high-quality live video transmission and real-time feedback. The system uses a bidirectional design to adapt to changing underwater environments, ensuring optimized power and transmission rates.
New research suggests that life could be common throughout the multiverse due to dark energy's impact on star and planet formation. The findings contradict the long-held notion that a specific amount of dark energy is necessary for life to emerge, raising questions about the multiverse theory's ability to explain cosmic origins.
Researchers found that cortical surface area, a measure of brain size, is associated with greater cognitive ability in taller individuals. However, the study also suggests that environmental factors, such as childhood malnutrition, may play a larger role in shaping cognitive development.
Researchers compiled a massive dataset of movement data for diverse marine megafauna, including whales, turtles, sharks, and birds. The study found that species-specific movement patterns are influenced by habitat, with open-ocean animals moving in straighter lines and coastal animals exhibiting more erratic behavior.