"Junk DNA" could be key to controlling fear
A piece of "junk DNA" could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobia, according to a study from The University of Queensland......»»
Pheromone found to put scared rats at ease could lead to humane pest control
Some animals release chemical pheromones which can trigger behavioral or hormonal changes in other animals. It is known that calm rats can reduce fear in nearby rats, but the exact mechanism was unknown. Researchers, including those from the Universi.....»»
A new approach to controlling the properties of turbulence
Turbulence, a fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in flow velocity and pressure, has been the topic of countless physics studies. Although turbulence is a very common phenomenon that occurs in nature, manipulating it and controlling its pro.....»»
"Disaster" Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after ramming India"s coast
Cyclone Biparjoy slammed into the Indian coast with powerful winds, sowing fear and prompting evacuations, but began weakening in the early hours of Friday as it moved north......»»
Theoretical discovery: A new path for quantum physics to control chemical reactions
Controlling chemical reactions to generate new products is one of the biggest challenges in chemistry. Developments in this area impact industry, for example, by reducing the waste generated in the manufacture of construction materials or by improvin.....»»
EV purchase interest creeps up slowly
Consumer fear of not finding working chargers on road trips is slowing purchase interest in electric vehicles, according to J.D. Power......»»
What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?
AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes......»»
Artificial Intelligence: What is AI, is it dangerous and what jobs are at risk?
AI is transforming modern life, but some experts fear it could be used for malicious purposes......»»
Isolated crocodile baffles scientists after laying 14 eggs
Ian Malcolm’s biggest fear from Jurassic Park has apparently come true in a female crocodile that has been sequestered in captivity for the past 16 … The post Isolated crocodile baffles scientists after laying 14 eggs appeared first on BGR......»»
Sierra Ventures’ Tim Guleri on generative AI: ‘I’ve never been as excited and as scared in my 20 years of doing VC’
His excitement stems from the potential for generative AI to vastly improve value creation in the industry, while his fear arises from... His excitement stems from the potential for generative AI to vastly improve value creation in the industry,.....»»
Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes
With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of mobility in cities, Lagos was ranked worst out of 60 cities a.....»»
Digi International updates SkyCloud features for industrial monitoring and control solutions
Digi International has released the latest version of Digi SkyCloud, a solution for monitoring, analyzing and controlling field data. The 23.5 update of SkyCloud introduces a range of new features, giving users effortless systems integrations with re.....»»
Mosquito zappers boost from static-electricity harvester redesign
Controlling mosquito populations, especially in isolated or remote areas, is a global public-health priority. In a new study, a team of Chinese researchers advanced this agenda with a more efficient design of safe, self-powered triboelectric nanogene.....»»
Dual-wavelength lasing: A new tool for steering high-harmonic generation
Multi-wavelength femtosecond pulses with flexible tunability in both the temporal and spectral domains have been widely desired, owing to their potential applications in controlling strong field ionization, electron dynamics, and high-order harmonic.....»»
On the edge: DR Congo city stalked by fear of landslides
"We're scared, but where can we go?" said Christine Nzigire, in her rickety wooden house perched precariously on a hillside......»»
Take 20% off a CaliCase waterproof phone pouch and make your iPhone a must-have beach accessory
Although many phones sport some form of water resistance, it's never a good idea to let your iPhone take a swim. Instead, slip your phone into a waterproof case from CaliCase and forget about the fear of your precious device taking a dip.Take 20% off.....»»
Ford"s new electric SUV won"t compete with other carmakers, CEO says
Ford Motor Co., which is spending $50 billion building an electric-vehicle business, doesn't fear the two EV-market leaders, Tesla Inc. and China's BYD Co......»»
Like Fast X? Here are 5 more action movies just like it
Need more action now that you've watched Fast X? Never fear as Digital Trends recommends these 5 action movies that will satisfy your need for speed......»»
Horror game "Layers of Fear" launches for Apple Silicon Macs on June 15
"Layers of Fear" is an upcoming first-person psychedelic horror game, and on launch day, it will be available with native support for Apple Silicon Mac computers."Layers of Fear"The new version of the game is being remade in Unreal Engine 5, a game d.....»»
Apple bans internal use of ChatGPT-like tech over fear of leaks, according to leaked document
Internal documents and anonymous sources leak details of Apple's internal ban on ChatGPT-like technology and the plans for its own Large Language Model.Apple employees restricted from using ChatGPTLarge Language Models have exploded in popularity in.....»»
Vaccines using mRNA can protect farm animals against diseases traditional ones may not
While effective vaccines for COVID-19 should have heralded the benefits of mRNA vaccines, fear and misinformation about their supposed dangers circulated at the same time. These misconceptions about mRNA vaccines have recently spilled over into worri.....»»