"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......»»
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).....»»
"The Plain-Text Internet is Coming"
Protocol reports: The web is overrun with junk. This is so obvious, I almost don't need to say it. But I will: Between the pop-ups, the autoplaying videos, the cookie banners, the incessant calls for sign-ups, the coupon offers, the "Don't forget t.....»»
Researchers reveal novel role of Argonaute proteins in regulating protein quality control
The miRNA-mediated gene silencing and the ubiquitin-mediated protein quality control represent two fundamental mechanisms for controlling gene expression. However, little is known about how these processes are coupled to regulate gene expression......»»
Designers used e-scooters tossed in rivers to make furniture, proving junk can find purpose
See what this design studio did with scooters salvaged from the canals of Malmö in Sweden. The canals of Malmö, Sweden, hold all kinds of oddities. Like many urban waterways, they are strewn with discarded shopping carts, bikes, and dead el.....»»
Israel Blocked Ukraine From Buying Pegasus Spyware, Fearing Russia"s Anger
Israel blocked Ukraine from buying NSO Group's Pegasus spyware for fear that Russian officials would be angered by the sale of the sophisticated hacking tool to a regional foe, The Guardian reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. F.....»»
"Wordle" word today: March 24"s answer contains multitudes
Another day, another Wordle to challenge and delight us, and another chance to keep that streak alive. But if you're battling a little with finding today's Wordle word, never fear — we're here to nudge you towards the right solution with a seri.....»»
EV battery report: South Korean companies plan aggressive expansion
South Korea is building up the necessary infrastructure to position itself as a leader in the global electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, with its top three EV battery manufacturers controlling about one-third of the global battery market. A DIGITIMES.....»»
"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......»»
How to recover unsaved Word documents
If you lose all your work in a Word document, never fear, there's a way to get it all back. Here’s a guide on how to recover unsaved Word documents......»»
Scientists show large impact of controlling humidity on greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are expected to climb as economic growth drives efforts to control both temperature and humidity, according to an analysis by scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Xerox PARC......»»
Banks on alert for Russian reprisal cyberattacks on Swift
Payments messaging system could be targeted as pinch point of global transactions network. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto | Getty Images) Big banks fear that Swift faces a growing threat of Russian cyberattacks after seven of the c.....»»
Manipulating the dark states of superconducting circuits in a microwave waveguide
Experimental physicists led by Gerhard Kirchmair, together with theoretical physicists at the University of Oulu, Finland, have succeeded for the first time in controlling protected quantum states—so-called dark states—in superconducting quantum.....»»
Huge spiders to colonize US East Coast, but maybe it"s a good thing
Big and scary-looking Joro spiders have spread from Asia to the southern United States and are now poised to colonize the country's cooler climes—but they're nothing to fear and might end up actually helping local ecosystems......»»
Meet HELIOS, a robot here to clean your solar panels
Need your solar panels cleaned? Fear not. HELIOS, an automated drone and robot duo, is here to help......»»
The Situation at Chernobyl Is Deteriorating
The defunct site of the infamous 1986 meltdown has lost power two weeks after it was seized by Russian forces. Experts fear another nuclear disaster looms......»»
A remote control for functional materials
Intense mid-infrared excitation has been demonstrated as a powerful tool for controlling the magnetic, ferroelectric and superconducting properties of complex materials. Nonlinear phononics is key to this end, as it displaces specific atoms away from.....»»
Iconic Game Cracking Group CODEX Shuts Down
Scene cracking group CODEX is officially shutting down. The iconic tag has taken the cracking world by storm over the past eight years. The group was able to crack even the toughest copy protections, which instilled fear in many game publishers and.....»»
After Mistaken Identity and Confusion, a Piece of Space Junk Slams Into the Moon
After years of zooming through deep space, a presumed leftover piece of a Chinese rocket slammed into the Moon today, just as space tracking experts expected it would. From a report: At least, it should have hit the Moon around 7:30AM ET this morning.....»»
Controlling how fast graphene cools down
Graphene is the thinnest material ever produced, with the thickness of a single atomic layer. Thinner than a billionth of a meter, it is able to efficiently absorb light from the visible to the infrared through the photoexcitation of its charge carri.....»»
Highlights of the day: Competitive scramble for chips intensifies
The world's markets demand more chips than are readily available. Multiple chipmakers have begun capacity expansion projects, even though some critics fear that oversupply could be possible in the future. Reportedly, TSMC will start construction a ne.....»»