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Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids

Using new observations with the ALMA telescope array in Chile, researchers have compiled the most precise map of three regions in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone to date, providing valuable information on how stars form in that region.

What lies beneath: Using rock blasted from craters to probe the Martian subsurface

New research shows that cyberbullying should be classified as an adverse childhood experience due to its strong link to trauma. Even subtle forms -- like exclusion from group chats -- can trigger PTSD-level distress. Nearly 90% of teens experienced some form of cyberbullying, accounting for 32% of the variation in trauma symptoms. Indirect harassment was most common, with more than half reporting hurtful comments, rumors or deliberate exclusion. What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the more trauma symptoms they showed.

Following the folds -- with quantum technology

By analyzing how far material ejected from an impact crater flies, scientists can locate buried glaciers and other interesting subsurface features.

Satellite data from ship captures landslide-generated tsunami

The connection between a crumpled sheet of paper and quantum technology: A research team at the EPFL in Lausanne (Switzerland) and the University of Konstanz (Germany) uses topology in microwave photonics to make improved systems of coupled cavity arrays.

Tech meets tornado recovery

New research demonstrates shipborne navigation systems have potential to improve tsunami detection and warning.

Study shows vision-language models can't handle queries with negation words

Traditional methods of assessing damage after a disaster can take weeks or even months, delaying emergency response, insurance claims and long-term rebuilding efforts. New research might change that. Researchers have developed a new method that combines remote sensing, deep learning and restoration models to speed up building damage assessments and predict recovery times after a tornado. Once post-event images are available, the model can produce damage assessments and recovery forecasts in less than an hour.

New nanoparticle could make cancer treatment safer, more effective

Researchers found that vision-language models, widely used to analyze medical images, do not understand negation words like 'no' and 'not.' This could cause them to fail unexpectedly when asked to retrieve medical images that contain certain objects but not others.

Artificial intelligence and genetics can help farmers grow corn with less fertilizer

Scientists have created a new nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back. To make the therapy even more powerful, the scientists also attached a potent chemotherapy drug to the peptide on the nanoparticle's surface. The ultrasound physically destroys the tumor, and the drug helps eliminate any leftover cancer cells that might cause the tumor to return.

Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to determine which genes collectively govern nitrogen use efficiency in plants such as corn, with the goal of helping farmers improve their crop yields and minimize the cost of nitrogen fertilizers.

How we think about protecting data

Listen to the first notes of an old, beloved song. Can you name that tune? If you can, congratulations -- it's a triumph of your associative memory, in which one piece of information (the first few notes) triggers the memory of the entire pattern (the song), without you actually having to hear the rest of the song again. We use this handy neural mechanism to learn, remember, solve problems and generally navigate our reality.

The key to spotting dyslexia early could be AI-powered handwriting analysis

A new game-based experiment sheds light on the tradeoffs people are willing to make about data privacy.

What to Know About China's DeepSeek AI

A new study outlines how artificial intelligence-powered handwriting analysis may serve as an early detection tool for dyslexia and dysgraphia among young children.

Technology News from Wall Street Journal

The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips.

Silicon Valley Is Raving About a Made-in-China AI Model

DeepSeek, SoFi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

Reid Hoffman Raises $24.6 Million for AI Cancer-Research Startup

DeepSeek is called “amazing and impressive” despite working with less-advanced chips.

Can an App Replace a Personal Trainer? I Tested Nearly a Dozen to Find Out

The LinkedIn co-founder is starting Manas AI with “The Emperor of All Maladies” author Siddhartha Mukherjee.

Bill Gates on His Meeting With Trump, Musk's DOGE, His Childhood

Apps can add flexibility and freshness to your routine. Just try not to get injured.

The billionaire spoke with The Wall Street Journal ahead of his coming book, “Source Code.”

Meta Spending to Soar on AI, Massive Data Center

Find insight on Quebecor, Verizon, Texas Instruments and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

Canada to Review Amazon Contracts After Quebec Layoffs

The social-media giant plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion, the latest sign of tech companies’ accelerating investments into artificial intelligence.

Canada has warned Amazon.com that it is reviewing business ties with the company’s cloud-computing unit following Amazon’s decision to shut down its warehouses in Quebec, leading to the layoff of 1,700 workers.

Nvidia Supplier SK Hynix Posts Record Profit on AI Boom

Find insight on Electronic Arts, consumer spending on videogames, Meta and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The South Korean memory-chip maker reported record quarterly and annual results after stronger-than-expected earnings for the final quarter of 2024 on robust chip demand.

Tech Leaders Pledge Up to $500 Billion in AI Investment in U.S.

Find insight on Netflix, U.S. advertising spending, AI joint venture Stargate and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank unveiled AI infrastructure plans at White House.