Psychology
Children’s Development is impacted by Non-inherited Genes
Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a…
News
Neuroscience
Are Smarter Brains more Productive?
The smallest grooves on the brain’s surface, unique to humans, have largely been ignored by anatomists, but recent studies show that they’re related to cognitive…
Neuroscience
Hidden Causes of Autism are revealed by CRISPR-edited Stem Cells
A team at Kobe University has created a game-changing resource for autism research: 63 mouse embryonic stem cell lines, each carrying a genetic mutation strongly…
Engineering
Fish Food is used to create an Environmentally Friendly Aquatic Robot
An edible robot made by EPFL scientists leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water’s surface, creating a safe…
Psychology
Singing with Babies Boosts their Mood
Singing to your infant can significantly boost the baby’s mood, according to a recent Yale study published in Child Development. Around the world and across cultures,…
Technology
A Submarine Robot Captures an Undersea Wave
Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water. Small autonomous underwater vehicles, like the drones…
Computer
Hitting the Appropriate Notes when Playing Music by Ear
A team analyzed a range of YouTube videos that focused on learning music by ear and identified four simple ways music learning technology can better…
Environment
Scientists identify the Ingredients for finding Naturally Clean Hydrogen
Researchers at the University of Oxford, Durham University and the University of Toronto have detailed the geological ingredients required to find clean sources of natural…
Psychology
Children with Brain Injuries benefit from Music Therapy
Music could provide a breakthrough in assessing consciousness levels in children who have suffered significant brain injuries, according to new research published in the journal Frontiers…
Geography
Ship-derived Satellite data records a Tsunami caused by a Landslide
Landslide-generated tsunamis pose a serious risk to coastal communities, particularly within narrow fjords where tall cliffs can trap and amplify waves. Scientists rely heavily on…
Psychology
Managing Your Home Life can improve your performance at Work, according to study
A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines – such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities – are more…
Engineering
Using Sound to Move Items Remotely Underwater
A metamaterial is a composite material that exhibits unique properties due to its structure, and now researchers have used one featuring a small sawtooth pattern…
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