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Shaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders
Neuroscience News - 3 Jun 2023 00:29
Researchers explored potential treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and autism that act during critical windows of brain development. They specifically targeted underperforming dopamine neurons, w...
Ovarian cancer test could detect disease earlier than current methods
New Scientist - 3 Jun 2023 14:00
A test based on seven chemicals found in uterine fluid outperformed the leading tool for diagnosing early-stage ovarian cancer - a disease that is usually spotted late and is frequently deadly
Hundreds of ancient, invisible structures discovered near our galaxy's center
Live Science - 3 Jun 2023 14:00
Radio astronomers have discovered hundreds of long, thin structures emanating from our galaxy's supermassive black hole.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through June 3)
Singularity Hub - 3 Jun 2023 16:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Welcome to the New Surreal. How AI-Generated Video Is Changing Film. Will Douglas Heaven | MIT Technology Review “The Frost nails its uncanny, disconcerting vibe in its first few shots. Vast icy...
City in Sierra Leone covers buildings in mirrors to fight extreme heat
New Scientist - 3 Jun 2023 11:00
People in Freetown, Sierra Leone, are increasingly exposed to extreme heat due to climate change and the urban heat island effect, but covering homes in a reflective film significantly cut indoor temperatures
Why do cats knead?
Live Science - 3 Jun 2023 11:00
If a cat kneads on your lap, it's likely because it feels safe around you. But why do they knead in the first place?
Compound found in octopus ink kills cancer cells but not others
New Scientist - 3 Jun 2023 10:00
Ozopromide, which is found in octopus ink, could kill cancer cells but leave healthy ones intact. The finding could be used to develop new cancer treatments
Science news this week: A quasi-moon and a lonely spy whale
Live Science - 3 Jun 2023 09:00
June 3, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.