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Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise

Deep brain stimulation can help some people with treatment-resistant depression feel better, but it can be unclear whether a bout of low mood is a relapse or a bad day.

Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier

You may have seen contestants on reality shows like “Survivor” make fire using friction, but do you know the physics behind the process?

Lighting a fire using friction requires an understanding of some physics principles − but there are ways to make the process easier
Crime|Technology

Your fingerprint is actually 3D − research into holograms could improve forensic fingerprint analysis

Using fingerprints to catch criminals isn’t 100% accurate, but analyzing fingerprints in 3D, rather than 2D, could improve the process.

Your fingerprint is actually 3D − research into holograms could improve forensic fingerprint analysis
Science|Technology

Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically

There are many ideas about how to regulate AI, but not all of them are technologically feasible, and some of those that are won’t fly economically.

Reining in AI means figuring out which regulation options are feasible, both technically and economically
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts

AI is everywhere these days, which means more data centers eating up more electricity. There’s no easy fix, but some combination of efficiency, flexibility and new technologies could ease the burden.

AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts
Business|Crime|Opinion|Technology

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

Ever feel like throwing up your hands and giving up on taking control of your online security? How technology companies market their cybersecurity products might have something to do with that.

Selling fear: Marketing for cybersecurity products often leaves consumers less secure

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