Of the more than 85 billion neurons in the brain, roughly one-third are present in the cortex, the outermost layer of the brain, and are in charge of complex thought. Each neuron can transmit over ten bits of information per second and is highly skilled at processing information. Why don’t ...

Have you ever wondered if your plants are too dry or not getting enough water? Farmers and plant lovers might soon have a way to check this quickly, in real time. Scientists have been working on special sensors that can detect different chemicals in the past ten years. One challenge has ...

Alcohol consumption is a significant social and economic issue, and understanding the factors that contribute to individual differences in drinking habits is essential. Research by experts from Swansea University and the Medical University of Lodz explored this topic, focusing on the ...

Cancer is a multifaceted disease that typically requires costly genetic profiling for effective treatment. However, recent developments in deep learning have enabled more affordable predictions of genetic alterations from whole-slide images (WSIs). Despite the success of transformers in ...

Nowadays, artificial lights ubiquitously illuminate our indoor and outdoor spaces. Artificial outdoor lights provide safety, convenience, and aesthetics, but excessive artificial light at night is called light pollution. Exposure to artificial outdoor light at night is associated with ...