Rats show empathy, according to model

Rats show empathy, according to model

A rat first frees a cagemate rat and then shares food with it. Is this animal just as empathetic as humans? In an American study from 2011, researchers observed that rats first freed their fellow rats from a cage and then shared food with them instead of leaving them in the cage and eating alone;…

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Rehab program helps lift long COVID 'brain fog'

Rehab program helps lift long COVID 'brain fog'

Many people with long COVID suffer from “brain fog,” finding it difficult to remember things, think on their feet or pay attention. If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on Google News too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites. If you want to read…

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PTFE-free dry battery electrode could speed EV charging and extend range

PTFE-free dry battery electrode could speed EV charging and extend range

A research team led by Jihee Yoon of the Advanced Materials Research Division (Korea Institute of Materials Science; KIMS), in collaboration with a team led by Insung Hwang of Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), has developed Korea’s first shape-controlled graphite granule-based dry electrode manufacturing technology capable of producing high-performance batteries without using polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), a…

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Memories of childhood trauma remain stable over time but change more often in children than adults

Memories of childhood trauma remain stable over time but change more often in children than adults

Traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment typically remain consistent over time, according to a major new study led by King’s College London and published in Nature Mental Health. The paper focuses on traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment, which could include emotional, physical or sexual abuse, or neglect. While memories of childhood maltreatment remain consistent, memories of…

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Survey suggests Europeans support state-funded fertility care and embryo research across 4 countries

Survey suggests Europeans support state-funded fertility care and embryo research across 4 countries

A new Europe-wide survey launched during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) suggests broad public support for fertility treatment and several areas of reproductive research, while highlighting key areas where public understanding and opinion continue to develop. If you liked the article, do not forget to share…

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