"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......»»
EPA says it agreed to study PFAS toxicity in NC. Advocates say it didn"t really
On Tuesday, the EPA announced it approved a request that it study health impacts of dozens of "forever chemicals" industrial waste detected in the Cape Fear River. But that is misleading, say members of North Carolina environmental groups who filed a.....»»
Antarctic oceanographers use seals to do research where ships fear to go
Oceanographers have great difficulty conducting investigations by ship in Antarctic continental shelf areas where ice is attached to the shore, so a team of researchers have replaced these boat-based studies with sensors attached to seals, which have.....»»
Everything we know about Dune: Spice Wars
While spice is the key to controlling the universe, information is a close second. Here's everything we know about the newly announced RTS Dune: Spice Wars......»»
Pain and anxiety impact breathing on a cellular level
A team of scientists has uncovered a neural network in the brain that coordinates breathing rhythm with feelings of pain and fear. Along with contributions to the fields of pain management, psychological theories of anxiety, and philosophical investi.....»»
How to partition a hard drive
If you don't want all your files in one place, but only have a single hard drive to work with, never fear -- you can just partition it! Here's how......»»
Putting the fear of bass into mosquitofish—with a robot
A notorious invasive species stays scared for weeks after seeing a fake predator. Enlarge / The Robo-bass, along with some actual fish. (credit: Giovanni Polverino) The mosquitofish is a particularly troublesome invasive speci.....»»
Robots use fear to fight invasive fish
The invasive mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) chews off the tails of freshwater fishes and tadpoles, leaving the native animals to perish while dining on other fishes' and amphibians' eggs. In a study published December 16 in the journal iScience, r.....»»
Worldwide study finds differences in avian fear of the unknown
Balancing the exploration of unfamiliar stimuli with a fear of the unknown—neophobia—can help animals maximize the benefits of novel opportunities while minimizing the risks of novel threats from toxic foods, potential predators and the like. Und.....»»
The 76 best and funniest tweets of 2021
Ask me how the year has blown past us and I will not be able to give you a sufficient answer.Time really is slick, isn't it? Time during a pandemic? Hang it up. Give up and give in. No controlling that sucker. So, yes, we are nearly through the year......»»
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg Steps Back As Employees Detail How He "Led By Fear"
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg is "taking time off" after he made the controversial decision to fire 900 workers via a Zoom call last week. While he said he is "deeply sorry" for the way the lay-offs were handled, multiple current and former employees vi.....»»
How to program an RCA universal remote
Before you can reap the benefits of controlling your entire home theater setup from an RCA universal remote, you need to set it up. Here's the easiest way......»»
How to set up a Google Nest Hub Max
Before you start making those video calls or start controlling all of your connected smart home gadgets, we break down how to set up your Google Nest Hub Max......»»
How to level up fast in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Fear not, because we've found a few simple ways you can level up your pokemon fast in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl to cut down on the grind......»»
ISS just had to swerve out of the way of space junk left over from 1994
The International Space Station just swerved out of the way of space junk in Low Earth Orbit, demonstrating the increasing danger of the growing debris field around the planet......»»
Apple Arcade just added two excellent mobile games
Apple Arcade subscribers can now play Oddmar and Dandara: Trials of Fear, two standout mobile titles......»»
NASA weighs risk as junk from an old rocket heads toward space station
NASA is currently assessing the risk of a piece of orbiting junk that could come close to the space station early on Friday......»»
NASA concern as junk from an old rocket spotted near space station
NASA is currently assessing the risk of a piece of orbiting junk that could come close to the space station early on Friday......»»
Space junk forces spacewalk delay, too risky for astronauts
NASA called off a spacewalk Tuesday because of menacing space junk that could puncture an astronaut's suit or damage the International Space Station......»»
All the best Cyber Monday 2021 deals we can find so far [Updated]
We're sifting through the Cyber Monday junk to find the deals that are actually deals. Enlarge / Plenty of worthwhile tech deals are still kicking for Cyber Monday. (credit: Ars Technica) (Update 11/29/2021 9:45 am EST): We.....»»
VR Bus Ride: Building Self-Esteem One Step at A Time
The first time you took a bus ride alone – can you remember how you felt? Or the first time you went shopping alone? Or the first time you stepped out in a new city, all alone? Do you remember feeling a tinge of anxiety mixed with the fear of unkno.....»»