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Scientists boost cell “powerhouses” to burn more calories
Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and…
AI model predicts blood loss in liposuction, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) model is highly accurate in predicting blood loss in patients undergoing high-volume liposuction, reports a study in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical…
AI overestimates how smart people are, according to HSE economists
Scientists at HSE University have found that current AI models, including ChatGPT and Claude, tend to overestimate the…
Plant science with a twist
From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving…
Breakthrough in carbon-based battery materials improves safety, durability, and power
This research demonstrates a new way to make carbon-based battery materials much safer, longer lasting, and more powerful…
Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled, study finds
New research from Oregon Health & Science University found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy has…
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Six women researchers from developing countries awarded the 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award
Six researchers have been awarded the 2022 OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World for their contributions to research that is helping tackle climate change.
Buddhist Leader’s Annual Peace Proposal Stresses Human Dignity and Nuclear Disarmament
Buddhist philosopher and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI), issued his 40th annual peace proposal on January 26, 2022.
NASA Selects Four University Teams for Aviation Projects
NASA’s research focus on sustainable aviation will get some big help from teams of university faculty and students recently selected to participate in the agency’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI).
Two UW researchers named National Academy of Inventors fellows
University of Wisconsin–Madison professors Thomas R. “Rock” Mackie and Bulent Sarlioglu have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors, the organization announced on Tuesday Dec 7.
