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New research from Yale University reveals that Zoom conversations don't engage the human brain in the same way as face-to-face interactions, shedding light on the unique neural responses during online communication. The study underscores the importance of in-person communication for natural human interaction and social engagement.

A research team led by professors from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has harnessed the remarkable UV vision of butterfly to create a groundbreaking imaging sensor. This sensor, designed after the Papilio xuthus butterfly's enhanced visual system, is capable of "seeing" into the ultraviolet (UV) range, a part of the spectrum imperceptible to the human eye. By employing perovskite nanocrystals and stacked photodiodes, this innovative technology can differentiate between cancer cells and healthy cells with an astounding 99% confidence level.

A major transformation of global energy system is crucial to ensuring a safer and livable future. This transformation combines local and regional transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, widespread electrification, improvements in energy efficiency, and deployment in line with sustainable development, reveals the report Building a Nature-Positive Energy Transformation from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Men are less inclined to share negative information compared to women, with no significant gender difference observed in the sharing of positive news, said a recent study.

Despite escalating climate risks worldwide, the adaptation finance gap has grown and now stands between US$194 billion and US$366 billion per year. This gap is substantially larger, at least 50 percent, than previously estimated, said the Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed.

In April this year, the Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, opened its doors to the public, offering a unique glimpse into the past. This 173-year-old heritage property, characterized by its European architectural style, is one of India's four existing President's residences.

A recent study has shed light on the concerning relationship between playing rugby and the risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease. CTE, often linked to repeated head injuries that jolt the brain against the skull, is known to manifest as memory issues, mood changes, depression, and dementia later in life, with some individuals diagnosed as young as 17.

The world stands on the precipice of several environmental "tipping points" that could have irreversible consequences for vital resources and ecosystems

People with artificial intelligence (AI) skills can significantly increase their salaries with a potential increase as high as 40%, according to a recent study by researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute and the Centre for Social Data Science at the University of Copenhagen.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a comprehensive publication outlining essential regulatory considerations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This guidance underscores the significance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of AI systems, expediting their availability to those in need, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, including developers, regulators, healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and patients.