Technology

Electric fields guide nanoparticles through mazes

Electric fields steered nanoparticles through liquid mazes, improving drug delivery and purification systems.

Magnet-controlled microrobots deliver drugs precisely

Magnet-controlled microrobots deliver drugs precisely within the body, dissolving to release cargo.

Boron Arsenide Outperforms Diamond in Heat Conductivity

Boron arsenide (BAs) exceeds diamond's thermal conductivity, promising better heat management in electronics.

Aggression in pornography has tripled over 25 years, study finds

Visible physical aggression in popular online pornography has tripled over 25 years, driven by spanking and other acts.

Five minutes of training boosts detection of AI-generated fake faces

Five minutes of training boosts ability to spot AI-generated fake faces from 31% to 51%.

Poor heart health in middle age linked to dementia risk

A 25-year study links heart muscle damage in middle age to dementia risk later in life.

Advanced AI models struggle with reading analog clocks

AI models can't reliably read analog clocks, revealing key limitations in image analysis.

Robots powered by AI models risk discrimination and violence.

AI-powered robots fail safety checks, approve harmful commands.

Simple sit-stand routine boosts productivity and reduces back pain

A 30:15 sit-stand ratio reduces lower back pain and improves focus and stress levels in office workers.

Flagging misinformation cuts social media engagement by nearly half.

Fact-checking reduces reposts by 46.1% and likes by 44.1%.