"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......»»
Mie voids could bring about control of light in air
Resonant optical phenomena in metals and dielectrics have profound applications in many fields. The nanoscale confinement allows for unpreceded control of light-matter interaction at surfaces and interfaces, manipulating and controlling the light flo.....»»
As egg prices soar, the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history drags on
Risk to humans is low, but epidemiologists fear a future pandemic by such a flu. Enlarge / Chicken eggs are disposed of at a quarantined farm in Israel's northern Moshav (village) of Margaliot on January 3, 2022. (credit: Getty.....»»
Davos conspiracy theories used to live on fringe corners of the internet. Now they"ve gone mainstream
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting at Davos has long been a lightning rod for conspiracy theories. Extremist figures such as Infowars host Alex Jones have reliably used the event to drive up fear and paranoia about sinister schemes the "global.....»»
Out of Nile, into tile: Young Egyptians battle plastic plague
Entrepreneurial young Egyptians are helping combat their country's huge plastic waste problem by recycling junk-food wrappers, water bottles and similar garbage that usually ends up in landfills or the Nile......»»
Anonymous Mode comes to Flo Health App
Flo, one of the worlds leading menstruation apps has released a new Anonymous Mode for those who fear their medical records being used against them in a post-Roe world. The post Anonymous Mode comes to Flo Health App first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Where Matter support stands, and what devices are coming, in early 2023
Matter devices are arriving soon, but there are many quirks to work out. Enlarge / Mui Labs' Mui Board 2nd Gen embodies the loftiest promise of Matter: a wooden board, from a company you've likely never heard of, controlling devi.....»»
The state of Matter smart home gear, post-CES 2023
Matter devices are arriving soon, but there are many quirks to work out. Enlarge / Mui Labs' Mui Board 2nd Gen embodies the loftiest promise of Matter: a wooden board, from a company you've likely never heard of, controlling devi.....»»
Space junk, not meteorites, remains biggest threat to spacecraft
Dodging the kind of meteorite strike that forced Russia to plan a space station rescue mission is nearly impossible, yet the greater threat to spacecraft is actually the man-made debris in orbit, experts say......»»
Are stingrays actually dangerous? Three reasons you shouldn"t fear these sea pancakes
To beat the summer heat, many of us in the Southern Hemisphere are hitting the beach—and this raises our chances of encountering potentially dangerous marine life beneath the waves......»»
Is "fear" driving bias in environmental scholarship?
Scientists understand that fear of predation affects animal behavior within landscapes. Now, Yale School of the Environment researchers are using a similar hypothesis—which they are calling "social-ecological landscapes of fear"—to outline the de.....»»
The effect of investing in foreign countries to pay lower taxes on economic productivity
An increasingly connected world and a strong digital economy have made it easier for multinational companies to have investments in multiple countries. This investment, where the company buys a controlling stake in a foreign company, is known as fore.....»»
Electronic bridge allows rapid energy sharing between semiconductors
As semiconductor devices become ever smaller, researchers are exploring two-dimensional (2D) materials for potential applications in transistors and optoelectronics. Controlling the flow of electricity and heat through these materials is key to their.....»»
Apple dips below $2T market cap as investors fear further supply chain issues
Apple has started 2023 with a reduced market capitalization that's dropped below $2 trillion, a stark change from hitting $3 trillion exactly one year before.An Apple Store logoOn Tuesday, Apple's market capitalization shifted from above $2 trillion.....»»
FTC extends comment period on plan for broad ‘junk fee" regs
The Federal Trade Commission gave businesses and consumers until Feb. 8 to comment on its October concept for regulating bait-and-switch advertising and fees for worthless items......»»
"It just dies": Yellow-band disease ravages Thailand"s coral reefs
Underneath the calm turquoise waters off eastern Thailand, a rapidly spreading disease is killing corals over vast stretches of the sea floor, and scientists fear it may be getting worse because of climate change......»»
You Don’t Need to Fear a World of Eight Billion Humans
Some environmentalists argue we should prioritize a world with fewer humans, but maybe we need to rethink our approach to rising populations......»»
Is it safe? Why some animals fear using wildlife crossings
The recent capture and euthanizing of Los Angeles's well-known mountain lion P-22, whose numerous injuries were likely the result of being hit by a car, has highlighted the need for safe wildlife crossings in cities and other high-traffic areas......»»
Mapping the "landscape of fear" of sea turtles in the Bahamas
Many sea turtles live their adult lives in predator-free environments due to overfishing of their main predator, the tiger shark. Because of this, it is largely unknown how sharks impact turtle grazing behavior. Wageningen researchers have discovered.....»»
Apple adds new Shortcuts actions for Books, Wallpapers
Apple has released an updated Shortcuts app with new actions for controlling Apple Books, and switching wallpapers on iOS.Shortcuts lets users create basic automation on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. So if an iPhone user always texts their partner to sa.....»»
Scientists turn single molecule clockwise or counterclockwise on demand
Controlling the rotation of this molecule could lead to new technologies for microelectronics, quantum computing and more......»»