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Newswise: Most Older Adults Don’t Trust AI-Generated Health Information — but Many Aren’t Sure What to Trust
11-Oct-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Most Older Adults Don’t Trust AI-Generated Health Information — but Many Aren’t Sure What to Trust
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new poll shows 74% of older adults would not trust online health information if it were generated by artificial intelligence, and that 20% have little or no confidence they could spot health misinformation if they came across it on the internet.

Newswise: Unlocking the Secrets of Tomato Photosynthesis with Genetic Editing
Released: 16-Oct-2024 7:40 AM EDT
Unlocking the Secrets of Tomato Photosynthesis with Genetic Editing
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In the ongoing effort to enhance crop efficiency, researchers have uncovered key genetic components of photosynthesis in tomatoes. A new study highlights the PetM domain-containing protein, crucial for the electron transport chain in chloroplasts, and its role in plant growth under different light conditions. By knocking out the PetM gene, scientists observed significant effects on photosynthesis, providing fresh insights into how plants adapt to varying light environments. This discovery could pave the way for improving crop resilience and productivity.

Newswise: Strawberry's Silent War: Unveiling the Early Defense Against Gray Mold
Released: 16-Oct-2024 6:50 AM EDT
Strawberry's Silent War: Unveiling the Early Defense Against Gray Mold
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A pivotal study has illuminated how woodland strawberries launch rapid defense mechanisms against Botrytis cinerea, the fungus responsible for devastating gray mold. Using high-resolution RNA sequencing, researchers mapped the strawberry’s swift systemic response and the pathogen’s persistent gene activity during early infection stages. These findings are key to advancing strategies aimed at enhancing plant immunity, offering promising directions for safeguarding strawberry crops from this widespread disease.

Newswise: Chickpeas– Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Foods of the Future
Released: 16-Oct-2024 6:00 AM EDT
Chickpeas– Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Foods of the Future
University of Vienna

Climate change has a negative impact on food security. An international research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth from the University of Vienna has now conducted a study to investigate the natural variation of different chickpea genotypes and their resistance to drought stress.

8-Oct-2024 4:55 PM EDT
Mount Sinai Doctors to Present at ID Week 2024
Mount Sinai Health System

Experts in infection prevention and control available for interview about research findings and other breaking health topics including the flu, COVID, HIV, mpox, West Nile, and vaccinations

Newswise: Feeling Sleepy and Worried About Your Mental Alertness?
Released: 16-Oct-2024 12:50 AM EDT
Feeling Sleepy and Worried About Your Mental Alertness?
University of South Australia

Researchers from the University of South Australia have identified a new, brain-based measure of sleepiness that may provide a diagnosis in just two minutes.

Newswise: New Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Development, Hybrid Quantum Error Correction Technology
Released: 16-Oct-2024 12:00 AM EDT
New Breakthrough in Quantum Computing Development, Hybrid Quantum Error Correction Technology
National Research Council of Science and Technology

Hybrid quantum error correction technology opens new directions for quantum computer development

Newswise:Video Embedded out-of-this-world-simulation-key-to-collecting-moon-dust
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14-Oct-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Out-of-This-World Simulation Key to Collecting Moon Dust
University of Bristol

Teleoperated robots for gathering moon dust are a step closer, according to new research by scientists at the University of Bristol.

Newswise: Promise and Potential Pitfalls of AI in Health Care Come to the Fore at One-U RAI Symposium
Released: 15-Oct-2024 6:50 PM EDT
Promise and Potential Pitfalls of AI in Health Care Come to the Fore at One-U RAI Symposium
University of Utah Health

The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) sometimes seems limitless. But with that potential comes serious new concerns, such as bias, misinformation, and privacy violations. How to develop and implement AI in a way that ethically addresses those concerns is the goal of the One-U Responsible AI Initiative (RAI).

Newswise: Energy-Thirsty Indoor Vertical Gardens Ripe for Improvement
Released: 15-Oct-2024 6:40 PM EDT
Energy-Thirsty Indoor Vertical Gardens Ripe for Improvement
University of South Australia

Indoor vertical gardens are gaining popularity among homeowners and restaurants, allowing them to grow microgreens year-round, but new research has identified a major drawback: their demands on energy.

Newswise: Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance to Drive Industrial-Scale Semiconductor Work
Released: 15-Oct-2024 5:10 PM EDT
Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance to Drive Industrial-Scale Semiconductor Work
Penn State Materials Research Institute

Known for its ability to withstand extreme environments and high voltages, silicon carbide (SiC) is a semiconducting material made up of silicon and carbon atoms arranged into crystals that is increasingly becoming essential to modern technologies like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications infrastructure and microelectronics.

Newswise: Grant to Help Penn State Build Semiconductor Workforce in Pennsylvania
Released: 15-Oct-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Grant to Help Penn State Build Semiconductor Workforce in Pennsylvania
Penn State Materials Research Institute

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $600,000 to Penn State’s Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA) to develop a series of educational courses, workshops, and paid academic and industrial internships focused on workforce development in Pennsylvania for the growing semiconductor industry.

Newswise:Video Embedded election-officials-can-boost-voter-trust-in-delayed-results-with-early-communication
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Released: 15-Oct-2024 4:20 PM EDT
Election Officials Can Boost Voter Trust in Delayed Results with Early Communication
University of California San Diego

A survey experiment with 10,000 Americans demonstrates that even a brief, low-cost message from election officials can help maintain trust when election results are delayed.

 
Released: 15-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
Lumitex Unveils Comprehensive 2024 State of Medical Lighting Report
Lumitex, Inc.

Lumitex, a global leader in innovative medical lighting solutions, is excited to announce the release of its 2024 State of Medical Lighting Report. This comprehensive report delivers in-depth analysis and key insights designed to inform and advance the medical device industry.

Newswise: Honey Bees in Demand: New Contract Strategies to Support Pollination Services
Released: 15-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
Honey Bees in Demand: New Contract Strategies to Support Pollination Services
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

As the world’s native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. A study from the University of Illinois looks at pollination contracts between beekeepers and California almond growers, exploring clauses that make the agreements more appealing for both parties.



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