"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......»»
GE Cync smart lighting review: A worthy Philips Hue competitor
Smart lighting is the easiest way to start a smart home, but many fear it's complicated. We go hands-on with GE Cync to see how it stacks up......»»
Apple is working on improving iPhone water and pressure resistance
Newly revealed research shows that Apple is investigating how to keep iPhone sensors working accurately while protected from high water pressure, or low air pressure.Usually when Apple is granted a patent about pressure, it's to do with controlling a.....»»
People choose healthier food when with outsiders for fear of being negatively judged
People are more likely to choose a healthy food option than an unhealthy food option among people from different social groups because they fear being judged negatively for their choices......»»
Researchers isolate enzyme that prevents excessive inflammatory cell death
A WEHI-led study has identified a new enzyme involved in controlling cell death, in findings that could lead to better treatment options for a range of inflammatory conditions, cancers and viruses......»»
Physicists discover light-induced mechanism for controlling ferroelectric polarization
By applying light, University of Arkansas physicists Peng Chen and Laurent Bellaiche have discovered a surprising mechanism for controlling ferroelectric polarization in a deterministic manner......»»
Canadian poultry farmers fearful of avian flu strain
Canadian poultry farmers are facing fear and stress as a highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 avian influenza is currently circulating in both wild and domestic flocks across North America......»»
New York Closes In On Bitcoin Mining Crackdown
A New York bill that would ban new bitcoin mining operations is "swiftly making its way through the state capitol in Albany," reports CNBC. Some industry insiders fear that the bill, which calls for a two-year moratorium on certain cryptocurrency min.....»»
Twitter Has Helped Build Social Movements Across the World. Now Organizers Fear For Its Future
Pro-Palestine activists have a long history of experiencing smear attacks targeting their places of employment or study. When Hadi Nasrallah tweeted a video of protestors confronting Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely after a late 2021 speaking engage.....»»
Controlling chemical mirror images
Chirality, while not a rarity in the world of molecules, is nevertheless a special property. If a molecule is chiral (from the Greek word chiros = hand), it exists in two mirrored versions that are very similar but not identical—like two hands that.....»»
Twitter toxicity may increase under Musk leadership, but company vows to protect advertisers
While many fear that Elon Musk’s vision of “absolute free speech” is just another way of saying Twitter toxicity is set to increase, the company is doing its best to reassure advertisers that it will protect them from being associated with any.....»»
Controlling heat flow in a solid by switching crystal structure dimensionality
Just as an electrical switch regulates the flow of electric current, thermal switches can control the flow of heat. These switches serve as thermal control devices and are useful for thermal management applications. For example, they can be used in i.....»»
6 ways to build resilience and hope into young people"s learning about climate change
As they become more exposed to the grim realities of climate change, today's teens and people in their 20s—an entire generation—are experiencing increased anxiety, grief, fear or guilt about the planet's future as well as their own......»»
Perception matters: How fear about crime impacts presidential approval
Only one in three Americans, or 36%, approve of President Joe Biden's handling of crime, according to a December 2021 poll by ABC News and Ipsos. An ABC News story tied the low approval to "historic jumps" in the nation's murder rates. However, new r.....»»
Space Command’s Lt. Gen John Shaw Says Space Is "Under Threat"
In an exclusive interview, the military branch’s second in command talks about junk in orbit, cyberattacks, satellite vulnerabilities, and Russia's war in Ukraine......»»
Shanghai"s Chaotic Covid Lockdown Puts Other Chinese Cities on Edge
As Shanghai's Covid-19 lockdown leaves residents struggling to access food or medical care, citizens elsewhere in China fear similar stringent measures are heading their way -- even as officials seek to assure the public they are well prepared. From.....»»
Roberta and Ken Williams open up about their first video game in 25 years
No fear of Colossal failure: "If this game sinks, it ain't gonna change our life at all." Enlarge / Roberta Williams and Ken Williams at the 2022 Game Developers Conference. (credit: Sam Machkovech) SAN FRANCISCO—Legendary g.....»»
Shedding new light on controlling material properties in solid-layered perovskite
Materials scientists may soon be able to control material properties with light......»»
NIH experts discuss controlling COVID-19 in commentary on herd immunity
Achieving classical herd immunity against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may not be attainable, according to a new perspective article. However, widespread use of currently available public health interventions to prevent and control COV.....»»
Can Controlling Vehicles Make Streets Safer and More Climate Friendly?
Sweden has long been at the forefront of road innovation and is again leading the way with trials of a technology known as geofencing. From a report: In April 2017, a man drove a stolen truck into a crowded shopping district in central Stockholm and.....»»
Shanghai in lockdown as officials work to test all 26M residents
Officials fear the surge could turn deadly amid low vaccination rates among the elderly. Enlarge / A closed viaduct and tunnel leading to Pudong is seen in Shanghai, China, March 28, 2022. (credit: Getty | Future Publishing).....»»