Model Neural Networks shows why Autism Read Facial Phrases Differently
Health

Model Neural Networks shows why Autism Read Facial Phrases Differently

The mechanism underlying the formation of emotional categories from visual facial expression data during development is largely unknown. As a result, from the standpoint of…
A Green Energy Breakthrough is a Better Way to Split Water
Chemistry

A Green Energy Breakthrough is a Better Way to Split Water

Water splitting is a process that allows for the direct decomposition of water into its constituent elements, allowing for the production of hydrogen. The energy…
New Research Promotes Alternatives for Renewable Energy
Chemistry

New Research Promotes Alternatives for Renewable Energy

In many markets around the world, clean energy technologies are now offering prices that are competitive with or better than traditional energy sources. In recent…
A Soft Metal Device Converts Movement into Electricity
Physics

A Soft Metal Device Converts Movement into Electricity

In a turbine generator, a moving fluid—water, steam, combustion gases, or air—pushes a series of blades mounted on a rotor shaft. The force of the…
Understanding the Underlying Causes of Infant Seizure Disorder
Biology

Understanding the Underlying Causes of Infant Seizure Disorder

Infantile spasms, a rare but serious seizure disorder in babies, appear to be the result of a faulty molecular pathway, according to researchers. The researchers…
Increasing the Availability of Sugar for the Production of Oil
Biology

Increasing the Availability of Sugar for the Production of Oil

Crop plant genetic modification began 30 years ago when it became possible to change the magnitude of endogenous gene expression and introduce new genetic information…
Bacteria could be Crucial for Energy Storage and Biofuel Production
Chemistry

Bacteria could be Crucial for Energy Storage and Biofuel Production

In contrast to other renewable energy sources, biomass can be directly converted into liquid fuels known as “biofuels” to help meet transportation fuel needs. The…
Tunisia Sows Seeds of Hope in the Fight against Global Warming
Environmental Science

Tunisia Sows Seeds of Hope in the Fight against Global Warming

Traditional seeds come from a genetic heritage that is best suited to the environment, according to Maher Medini of Tunisia’s National Gene Bank, which promotes…
The Touch Hologram is a Hint of Future Technology
Technology

The Touch Hologram is a Hint of Future Technology

Tactile technology that generates haptic feedback has been used in entertainment (such as game controllers), rehabilitation therapy, and even surgical training for many years. Touch…
This Sequoia- and Henry Kravis-Backed Prediction Market wants to turn Opinions into Money
Business

This Sequoia- and Henry Kravis-Backed Prediction Market wants to turn Opinions into Money

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange, which was acquired by Nasdaq in 2008, and another since-sold exchange named HedgeStreet both stated their intention to offer event contracts…
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