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How Fourth of July celebrations and the national political mood may shape psychedelic experiences

Psychedelic drugs are known to make people highly sensitive to their surroundings. In other words, a user’s mindset and immediate environment heavily shape the entire trippy experience. In a study published in the journal Psychedelic […]

Hybrid AI model cuts financial forecasting error across stocks and crypto

A hybrid artificial intelligence model that combines two well-established deep learning techniques has improved the accuracy of financial market forecasts across major stock indices and so-called cryptocurrency, according to work in the International Journal of […]

How do World Cup crowds get synchronized so quickly? Researchers explain

Some World Cup crowds are more in sync than others, but all have some common features, Northeastern experts say.This post was originally published on this site

What social media creators can’t say about their job

While researching her forthcoming book on the promises and perils of visibility in the content creator economy, Brooke Erin Duffy noticed a surprising pattern.This post was originally published on this site

Hidden jet from a ‘missing-link’ black hole lights up the radio sky

Astronomers using the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) have detected an extraordinary burst of radio light from a rare cosmic event in which an intermediate-mass black hole tears apart a star, […]

Apple loses challenge against EU digital competition rules

Apple lost its bid to escape digital competition rules after an EU court on Wednesday rejected the U.S. giant’s challenge.This post was originally published on this site

Romantic relationships with AI evolve in a similar way to human ones

A new study shows that relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can evolve from casual conversations to bonds characterized by emotional intimacy, emotional dependence or experiences similar to a romantic breakup. The study is based […]

Social norms can accelerate or undermine climate action, new model finds

A new mathematical model suggests that social norms may be just as important as economics in determining how the world responds to climate change. The research shows that efforts to reduce emissions in one region […]

Small transistor sharpens low-cost thermal cameras without extreme cooling

With help from a small transistor, a team of researchers led by Professor Fengnian Xia figured out a way to make a type of thermal imaging technology dramatically more accurate. The results are published in […]

Elastic layer lets sulfide solid-state batteries run longer with less pressure

A Korean research team has developed a technology that enhances the lifespan and stability of all-solid-state batteries by using a rubber-like, elastic ion-conductive material. The research was published in Energy Storage Materials.This post was originally […]