"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......»»
We Need To Change The System That Keeps Pilots From Seeking Mental Health Care
As travel ramps up again, our data show that many pilots refuse to seek health care out of fear they will be pulled from flying.....»»
Tim Cook partied with Diplo at Vegas concert
Apple CEO Tim Cook used his technical acumen at EDM artist Diplo's concert in Las Vegas, and controlled some of the effects.Tim Cook with DiploThe musician posted the video on his TikTok Monday, showing the CEO controlling some special effects onstag.....»»
Google Chrome extensions could pose high security risk, researchers fear
Some Chrome extensions are gathering sensitive data and asking for 'necessary' permissions......»»
Satellite Constellations Are an Existential Threat for Astronomy
Growing swarms of spacecraft in orbit are outshining the stars, and scientists fear no one will do anything to stop it.....»»
Food marketing and research on kids lacks government oversight
Federal regulations ban tobacco companies from advertising to kids and prohibit profanity on television before 10 p.m. But what is protecting children from predatory advertising of junk food, especially with sneaky online marketing tactics like the u.....»»
As Twitter staff empties out, users fear the worst for platform
On Thursday night, following another exodus of Twitter employees, the outage detection site Down Detector showed a spike in users reporting issues accessing the social media platform. A chart of the sharp increase in outage reports was shared by some.....»»
How to get gold camos in Modern Warfare II
Nothing strikes fear into the heart of your enemy quite like a glistening golden gun. Here's how to unlock the iconic camo in Modern Warfare II multiplayer......»»
A hard pillbug to swallow: First X-rays of frog feeding show how they consume prey
The phrase "to swallow one's tongue" has been around since at least the 1880s and has been repurposed in several languages to mean everything from falling silent to a general feeling of fear. While it's anatomically impossible for a human to swallow.....»»
FTC targets bait-and-switch pricing
An Federal Trade Commission proposal for regulating hidden and unexpected fees follows an earlier plan to do so within the auto retail industry. President Joe Biden highlighted "junk fees" in a speech Oct. 26......»»
The 78 best movies on Hulu right now (November 2022)
Hulu is one of the best streaming platforms for all things cinematic. Whether you like laughing, crying, or cowering in fear, there's a movie here for everyone......»»
Nurse who called 911 on her ER talks chaos, fear amid understaffing crisis
A recent national poll found that half of nurses have considered leaving. Enlarge / Emergency department staff members work at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California, on November 1. Orange County's health officer ha.....»»
"He was in fear of his life": Bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool
An increasing number of Australian families are educating their children at home, either through homeschooling or distance education......»»
The Arlo Go 2 can go beyond Wi-Fi, and that’s really cool
The Arlo Go 2 is a wireless, LTE-compatible security camera that goes where other cameras fear to tread: beyond Wi-Fi range......»»
FTC Orders Vonage to Pay $100M to Settle Cancellation Complaints
FTC Orders Vonage to Pay $100M to Settle Cancellation Complaints The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has stopped Vonage from charging “junk fees” and obstructing those who try to cancel their service, requiring the company to pay $100 mill.....»»
China Covid: Panic and fear drove iPhone factory breakout
Workers at the plant in Zhengzhou, China, thought they were going to be part of a huge Covid experiment......»»
Access to media amplifies negative effects of terrorism on school enrollment in Kenya
Media coverage of terrorist attacks significantly raises fear amongst families and leads to children being kept out of schools in Kenya, new research reveals......»»
A close encounter with a mysterious moon
In 1877, American astronomer Asaph Hall discovered two small moons circling the planet Mars, later named Phobos and Deimos after the Greek for "fear" and "panic.".....»»
Massive learning setbacks show COVID"s sweeping toll on kids
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated poor children's well-being, not just by closing their schools, but also by taking away their parents' jobs, sickening their families and teachers, and adding chaos and fear to their daily lives......»»
New technique for arranging nanoscale particles on a surface without damaging the material
Researchers at MIT have developed a technique for precisely controlling the arrangement and placement of nanoparticles on a material, like the silicon used for computer chips, in a way that does not damage or contaminate the surface of the material......»»
Wordle today: Here"s the answer, hints for October 25
Distract yourself from next week's bulk-bought Halloween candy taunting you from the pantry with today's Wordle! Feel like today's puzzle is more trick than treat? Never fear, we've got some clues and the solution to help you out, as we do every day......»»