"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......»»
Women want to ride a bike without fear of injury and harassment
Despite the health and environmental benefits of getting on a bike, in Melbourne, twice as many men ride bikes as women. A new study by Monash University has uncovered both why this is the case, and how it can be reversed......»»
Apple employees fear MR headset could be an expensive flop
Apple employees are apparently concerned about the company's inbound VR headset, a report claims, with skeptics of the plan worried about the chances of success for the device once it launches.Apple has allegedly demonstrated its mixed reality headse.....»»
Satellites and space junk may make dark night skies brighter, hindering astronomy and hiding stars from our view
Since time immemorial, humans around the world have gazed up in wonder at the night sky. The starry night sky has not only inspired countless works of music, art and poetry, but has also played an important role in timekeeping, navigation and agricul.....»»
Researchers introduce new optimal recommendations for fungicide resistance management
Fungicide application, while helpful in controlling plant diseases, has complicated limitations that may cost growers both peace of mind and quantity of yield. Plant pathogens which would otherwise be killed off by fungicides can evolve to avenge the.....»»
Simplified calculations reproduce complex plasma flows
Accurate and fast calculation of heat flow (heat transport) due to fluctuations and turbulence in plasmas is an important issue in elucidating the physical mechanisms of fusion reactors and in predicting and controlling their performance......»»
Layers of Fear radically reshapes two psychological horror classics
We played three chapters of Layers of Fear at GDC and were surprised by how much new content the unusual remake includes......»»
Tesla rises above junk-rated world following an upgrade from Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service on Monday became the second credit ratings firm to endow Tesla with investment-grade status, upgrading the Austin-based firm’s credit score by one notch to Baa3. .....»»
Clean junk files from your Mac with Intego Washing Machine X9
Spring is the perfect time to clean up your Mac, and there's nothing better than professional software like Mac Washing Machine X9 from Intego's famous software suite to do the job.Mac Washing Machine X9 from IntegoMacs are efficient and typically ma.....»»
Leaked iPhone 15 Pro images back up solid state button rumor
Apple leaker ShrimpApplePro has shared new iPhone 15 Pro renders showing a unified volume and mute buttons.Render of new buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro modelsThe iPhone 15 Pro versions are anticipated to include a single, long button for controlling th.....»»
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car
Battery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and represent up to 50 percent of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them......»»
TikTok: UK ministers banned from using Chinese-owned app on government phones
Ministers fear sensitive data is at risk - but TikTok denies handing information to Chinese government......»»
Satellite powered by 48 AA batteries and a $20 microprocessor shows a low-cost way to reduce space junk
Common sense suggests that space missions can only happen with multimillion-dollar budgets, materials built to withstand the unforgiving conditions beyond Earth's atmosphere, and as a result of work done by highly trained specialists......»»
Scientists call for global push to eliminate space junk
Scientists have called for a legally binding treaty to ensure Earth's orbit isn't irreparably harmed by the future expansion of the global space industry......»»
Colloids get creative to pave the way for next generation photonics
Scientists have devised a way of fabricating a complex structure, previously found only in nature, to open up new ways for manipulating and controlling light......»»
ISS forced to steer clear of a functioning satellite
Orbital adjustments by the space station are usually caused by approaching space junk, but earlier this week something else was spotted coming its way......»»
Even Hubble’s seeing a growing number of satellite tracks
An analysis of past Hubble images shows an increasing number of satellite tracks. Enlarge (credit: NASA) A combination of space junk and a growing constellation of functional satellites like SpaceX's Starlink have astron.....»»
Nissan credit rating cut to junk by S&P with profit, sales seen remaining weak
Nissan's profitability will continue to lag behind its competitors for the next one to two years S&P said, as supply-chain issues persist......»»
South Africa"s energy crisis "harming research integrity"
Researchers in South Africa are feeling the effects of the country's continuing power cuts and fear for the impact the electricity crisis is having on their research output......»»
How to avoid annoying your kids and getting "stressed by proxy" during exam season
I knew assessment season was upon us when my son frantically asked me one morning before school if I had any spare pens in my bag. Despite the fact most tests have moved online, it appears the fear of ink in a pen running out remains a timeless stres.....»»
AAA says drivers becoming more afraid of automated vehicles
The number of drivers citing fear of automated vehicles is growing rapidly, according to a survey from AAA......»»