"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......»»
European ICT spending to reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 despite fear of recession, says IDC
According to the IDC's Worldwide ICT Spending Guide: Enterprise and SMB by Industry, ICT spending in Europe will reach US$1.2 trillion in 2023 and will surpass US$1.4 trillion by 2026, posting a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 2021-2.....»»
Rejecting science has a long history—the pandemic showed what happens when you ignore this
Fear engulfed everyone during the pandemic. Yet when a vaccine became available, it was met with fierce resistance. Anti-vaccination crowds formed, and some of these groups argued this vaccine was against their religious beliefs......»»
In defense of vultures, nature"s early-warning systems that are holy to many people
With their long, featherless necks and stern-looking faces, vultures are an easy target for people's fear and loathing. In books and films, they usually appear as a forewarning of bad things to come. And they are often used to describe someone who be.....»»
Gen Z is key to Apple’s dominance, due to their fear of green bubbles
Gen Z is key to Apple’s dominance, according to a new report – which says that fear of being “the green bubble guy”‘ in group chats is a key motivation. The report also underlines the importance the iPhone plays in hooking people into the.....»»
Outlook users express alarm as inboxes flood with spam
Microsoft Outlook users were having to deal with inboxes full of spam on Monday after filters that usually send them to the junk folder stopped working......»»
From the dingo to the Tasmanian devil—why we should be rewilding carnivores
No matter where you live, apex predators and large carnivores inspire awe as well as instill fear......»»
Fear the biggest rival: First person to complete Antarctic 2.5 km swim
Chilean Barbara Hernandez, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) in the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear—not other people—is her rival......»»
PSA: Outlook spam filters aren’t working for many; may want to silence notifications
If you use Microsoft Outlook, and your inbox is full of junk this morning, it’s not just you: Many users are reporting that Outlook spam filters aren’t working … more… The post PSA: Outlook spam filters aren’t working for many; may w.....»»
Fear of judgment is keeping consumers indebted, but a new study shows peer groups can help turn that around
Consumers who are honest about their level of debt and join peer-supported debt counseling groups are more likely to get their finances in order than those who keep it a secret, according to a new study in the Journal of Marketing Research co-authore.....»»
Governments target medical debt with COVID relief funds
Millions of Americans mired in medical debt face difficult financial decisions every day—pay the debt or pay for rent, utilities and groceries. Some may even skip necessary health care for fear of sinking deeper into debt......»»
Apple fixes annoying HomePod bug that caused HomeKit requests to time out and fail the first time you ask
Apple today released HomePod OS 16.3.2 for HomePod, HomePod mini, and HomePod (second-generation) devices. The update addresses a pesky bug introduced with 16.3 that made controlling a HomeKit smart home a particularly frustrating affair… more….....»»
The mysterious black behemoths controlling our galaxies
Scientists try to unravel the birth, growth and power of black holes, some of the most forceful yet difficult-to-detect objects in our universe......»»
The function and evolution of a genetic switch controlling sexually dimorphic eye differentiation in honeybees
Bee researchers at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) headed by Professor Dr. Martin Beye have identified a new gene in honeybees, which is responsible for the dimorphic eye differentiation between males and females of the species. The resea.....»»
Cybercriminals exploit fear and urgency to trick consumers
Cybercriminals remained active in spying and information stealing, with lottery-themed adware campaigns used as a tactic to obtain people’s contact details, according to Avast. Threats using social engineering to steal money, such as refund and inv.....»»
Apple’s secret VR headset just leaked an ingenious idea
The Apple Reality Pro headset is coming soon and a brilliant idea on controlling Apple’s top-secret mixed-reality device has just leaked into the world......»»
More lunar missions means more space junk around the Moon—two astronomers are building a catalog to track the trash
Scientists and government agencies have been worried about the space junk surrounding Earth for decades. But humanity's starry ambitions are farther reaching than the space just around Earth. Ever since the 1960s with the launch of the Apollo program.....»»
The Climate Crisis Is Threatening Spain’s Saffron Crop
Growers fear a perfect storm for a tradition that has long bound rural communities together......»»
Experts fear ChatGPT will soon be used in devastating cyberattacks
ChatGPT is changing the world, but some IT leaders are worried about its malicious misuse in massive cyberattacks -- some of which may already be underway......»»
Vishal Bhardwaj"s "Fursat" is the latest film to be shot entirely on iPhone
Indian film director Vishal Bhardwaj is out with a "Shot on iPhone" production about a man obsessed with controlling the future, and he used an iPhone 14 Pro.Fursat - A Vishal Bhardwaj film"Shot on iPhone" started as a marketing campaign from Apple t.....»»
What animal kills the most humans? Here"s the unexpected predator and how to protect yourself
Between frightening movies like "Jaws" and tales about deadly animal encounters, some fear the wild animal kingdom because of potential danger......»»