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Behavior-based dependency networks can shape the resilience of cities following economic shocks
Unexpected crises or events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or natural disasters, can cause disruptions to a city's economy. For instance, forcing businesses to temporarily close or hindering their...
Study demonstrates integration of 1,024 silicon quantum dots with on-chip electronics all operating at low temperatures
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some optimization tasks. Yet scaling up quantum computers leveraging existing fabrication processes while also...
A new method to fabricate soft electronics via particle engulfment printing
The electronics industry has been rapidly advancing over the past few decades, leading to the development of countless devices of different sizes and shapes, which are designed for a variety of...
Risk preference is governed by different hypothalamus–habenula circuits, study finds
To survive in complex and unpredictable environments, humans and other animals need to learn to predict the consequences of their actions, so that they can reduce risks and maximize their gains. In...
Automating penmanship: Researchers develop cost-effective, AI-enhanced robotic handwriting system
Recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are enabling the development of a wide range of systems with unique characteristics designed for varying real-world applications. These...
Using machine learning to predict how people diagnosed with major depressive disorder respond to treatment
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest in everyday activities, appetite changes, sleep disturbances and, in...
Meditation, art and nature: Neuroimaging reveals distinct patterns of brain activation
Past research suggests that meditation and exposure to art or nature can positively impact people's well-being and brain health, in some cases even reducing stress and supporting the processing of...
Analog computing platform based on one-memristor array efficiently processes real-time videos
As artificial intelligence models become increasingly advanced, electronics engineers have been trying to develop new hardware that is better suited for running these models, while also limiting...
Melting temperature and phase stability of iron under core-like conditions shed light on Earth’s geodynamics
Iron is one of the main elements found in the Earth's inner core, which is characterized by extremely high temperatures and pressures. Determining how iron behaves in these extreme conditions could...
Neuronal subtypes study uncovers parallel gut-to-brain pathways that regulate feeding behaviors
The ability to regulate one's own food intake is essential to the survival of both humans and other animals. This innate ability ensures that the body receives the nutrients it needs to perform...