Month: December 2022

Evening hot spring soaks lower cases of hypertension in older Japanese adults

Imagine if after a long day, you could unwind in a soothing hot spring and simultaneouly improve your health. Well, according to a recent study, there may be some truth to this magical-sounding scenario! Scientists have been researching the healing properties of Japanese hot springs for decades, and a survey conducted in Beppu revealed an […]

Published on December 21, 2022

Vaping Harms Lung Function, Making Breathing Difficult

Research has revealed yet another perilous consequence of vaping. Just like a bicycle chain that needs lubrication to run smoothly, our lungs rely on a natural lubricant to aid in breathing. Vaping disrupts this lubricant, making it tougher for us to take in air. It’s as if someone poured sticky syrup all over the bike […]

Published on December 21, 2022

Decoding the Similarities Between Artificial and Brain Neural Networks in Speech Recognition

Imagine two puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly, even though they were made by completely different manufacturers. That’s what researchers have discovered when comparing artificial neural networks and the human brain’s auditory system in the field of speech recognition. In a groundbreaking study, scientists utilized advanced technology to map the representations of speech in both […]

Published on December 21, 2022