Brains over bots: Why toddlers still beat AI at learning language
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute reveal toddlers’ interactive learning process surpasses AI’s passive data absorption.
Uncovering the role of vitamin C in skin regeneration
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology find vitamin C activates genes for epidermal thickening.
Strategy to prevent age-related macular degeneration identified
Washington University researchers discover cholesterol metabolism link, offering potential new treatments for age-related vision loss. From WashU Medicine 27/06/25 (first released 24/06/25) A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis identifies a possible way to slow or block progression of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in people over […]
PET imaging links brain inflammation to speech disorder and Parkinson-like syndrome
Mayo Clinic researchers discover neuroinflammation patterns in PAOS patients, unveiling potential for early diagnosis and treatment.
Virtual reality could help stroke survivors regain movement
Flinders University researchers find VR therapy increases rehabilitation time, slightly improving arm function and balance for stroke survivors.
Positive life outlook may protect against middle-aged memory loss, 16-year study suggests
University of Liverpool research reveals higher wellbeing linked to better memory scores, independent of depressive symptoms.
Stargazing flight: How Bogong moths use the night sky to navigate hundreds of kilometers
University of South Australia researchers discover Bogong moths’ dual compass system using stars and Earth’s magnetic field.
Ear wax could help screen for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Zhejiang University discover unique ear wax biomarkers, offering a cost-effective early Parkinson’s detection method.
Psychedelic drug therapy may help treat alcohol addiction
NYU Langone Health researchers find psilocybin reduces heavy drinking by 83% when combined with psychotherapy sessions.
Cyborg tadpoles with soft, flexible neural implants
Harvard researchers develop stretchable bioelectronic devices for tadpole embryos, enabling non-invasive monitoring of neural activity.