"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......»»
Looming Rocket Impact Forecasts Trouble for Future Lunar Exploration
Although the space-junk strike on March 4 will probably be harmless, such events may soon become more common—and dangerous -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Steve Wozniak"s new venture takes aim at space junk
Steve Wozniak"s new venture takes aim at space junk.....»»
UK Scientists Fear Brain Drain as Brexit Rows Put Research at Risk
British science is facing the threat of a highly damaging brain drain that could see scores of top young researchers leaving the UK. In addition, the futures of several major British-led international projects are also now in jeopardy following a del.....»»
Controlling the speed of magnetic devices
In an international collaboration led by scientists from the Fritz Haber Institute in Berlin, a novel approach to controlling the speed of magnetic processes has been developed......»»
Study: Reducing poverty and climate goals aren’t at odds
Moving 1 billion people out of poverty would only slightly increase emissions. Enlarge / Eliminating extreme poverty won't necessarily boost emissions as much as people fear. (credit: Soltan Frédéric) The United Nations’.....»»
Don"t let fear and panic decide your crypto investment decisions
Revix explains how to manage your investment to thrive when the market takes a dip......»»
Latest success from Google’s AI group: Controlling a fusion reactor
The AI was trained on a simulator to shape the plasma held within a tokamak. Enlarge / Plasma inside the tokamak at the EPFL. (credit: EPFL) As the world waits for construction of the largest fusion reactor yet, called ITER, s.....»»
Flood of malicious junk traffic makes Ukrainian websites unreachable
DDoS temporarily take out sites as Ukraine stares down Russian soldiers at its border. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Ukraine's defense ministry and two banks were knocked offline on Tuesday by a flood of malicious traffic des.....»»
New technique improves directed evolution of microorganisms
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed and demonstrated a new technique for controlling directed evolution in bacteria. The technique can be used to better engineer microorganisms for use in biopharmaceutical and chemical manuf.....»»
Sea"s Free Fire Among Apps India Bans on China Security Fear
India has banned 54 apps it says are of Chinese origin, including Sea's marquee game Free Fire, citing security concerns, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter, the latest instance of tensions between the two neig.....»»
Fortnite won"t support Steam Deck for fear of cheaters
This week Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed that Fortnite won’t support the Steam Deck. While responding to questions on Twitter, Sweeney said Epic isn’t confident in the current level of compatibility between its anti-cheat solution and the S.....»»
In animal battles, cheaters can win
Two knights stand face to face. One has a plain average-sized sword. The other has a massive fear-inducing sword stained with blood. After one quick look at it, the first knight quickly puts his average sword away, backs off to a safe distance, and r.....»»
Fear of predators in free-living wildlife reduces population growth over generations
Predators kill prey and prey attempt to avoid being killed by predators; the former obviously reduces the number of prey but, according to a new study, fear (avoiding being killed) can itself halve the population size of prey in 5 years or less, by s.....»»
Atomic cloud key to controlling a quantum state without measuring it
Cloud of atoms acts as the heart of a controller for quantum cooling system. Enlarge / The atoms (center foreground) alter a laser so it extracts energy from a membrane (blue). (credit: Departement Physik, Universität Basel).....»»
Being around predators makes animals pretty bad parents
Fear can halve the population size of songbirds—and maybe others—in five years. Enlarge / This song sparrow would be a better parent if the ravens would just shut up. (credit: Reed Kaestner) On paper, predators and prey ha.....»»
No perfect solution: Africa"s smallholder farmers must use both traditional and new practices
As an agricultural and environmental scientist, I've worked for decades exploring the practical challenges that smallholder farmers encounter in East Africa. These include controlling weeds that can choke their crops and looking for new ways to deal.....»»
Junk DNA Deforms Salamander Bodies
Yet the unfit creatures survive, challenging our long-held view of evolution -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
How Nigeria succeeded in clipping Twitter"s wings
Some fear that Twitter agreeing to new rules in Nigeria may encourage others to restrict social media......»»
How to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Notice your creatures aren't growing? Fear not, trainer, because we're here to teach you everything about how to evolve Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus......»»
Cryptocurrency has an impact on economies: That"s why some fear it, and some welcome it
One month into 2022 and the debate on cryptocurrency is already heating up, with calls for regulation causing a rift between jurisdictions that are "crypto friendly" and those that aren't. Which will determine the future of the market?.....»»