Collaborate Disseminate
Imagine waking up one morning and finding that every face you see is distorted into demonic proportions, with pointy ears, narrow eyes and a terrifying grin. That’s a reality for some patients with a rare condition called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), a… Continue reading New images show ‘demonic’ face distortions from rare condition
When someone is suffering from major depression, objectively self-gauging the severity of their condition can be challenging. Well, within just a few years, an artificially intelligent face-analyzing smartphone app may tell such folks how they’re holdi… Continue reading AI face-checking app to size up depression
Pallas’s long-tongued bats have the fastest metabolism of any mammal, and feed on the nectar from flowers by hovering just outside of them like a hummingbird. Now, using high-speed infrared cameras, researchers at Dartmouth College have discovered that… Continue reading Bats rely on whiskers for super-fast feeding sessions
We’ve seen studies offer some valuable insights into different ways exercise can be beneficial for brain health, from combating depression, to fighting dementia, to boosting our memory. New research has approached this topic with a long-term view, tapp… Continue reading Year-long exercise study reveals surprising impacts on mental health
Engineers at Dartmouth College have developed a new crystal structure that can stretch to twice its size when it encounters a specific chemical. The team says that the material could be used to selectively absorb impurities in water.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Stretchy, porous crystal can grow on demand to trap more molecules
Archaeologists have discovered one of the oldest examples of alcohol being consumed. A set of ancient pots dating back around 9,000 years have been found to contain traces of an early form of beer, which seems to have been used as part of a ritual hono… Continue reading Ancient beer was brewed from rice 9,000 years ago
Ordinarily, if you want to separate two objects that are glued together, harsh solvents or mechanical force are required – either one could damage the items. A new glue, however, releases its bond by simply turning to gas.Continue ReadingCategory: Mate… Continue reading Temporary glue releases bonded items by turning to gas
Imagine if your tablecloth could alert you to the whereabouts of misplaced items, or track your diet? Those things and more may soon be possible, thanks to a new “smart” fabric being developed at New Hampshire’s Dartmouth College.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Smart tablecloth fabric knows what’s placed upon it
How cancer develops is a complex puzzle, involving untold moving parts and chemical reactions. Now, scientists have found how two of these pieces work together to prevent cancer forming, which could unlock new types of cancer treatments.Continue Readin… Continue reading Scientists identify two protein pieces of the cancer puzzle
Ordinarily, when employers wish to assess the performance of their employees, they have them fill out questionnaires or take part in interviews. A new (and perhaps somewhat Orwellian) system is claimed to be more objective and thus more accur… Continue reading Smartphones and fitness trackers used to gauge employee performance