"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......»»
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.....»»
All the best Cyber Monday 2021 deals we can find so far
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) To help those looking to get a good pr.....»»
It’s time to fear the fungi
Humans have long been protected from fungal infections. Climate change could ruin that. Enlarge / Computer illustration of Candida fungi (yeast). The most common representatives of Candida fungi are C. albicans and C. auris with simil.....»»
Repurposed ALS drug shows promise in mouse model of rare childhood genetic disorder
Riluzole, a drug approved to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease affecting nerve cells controlling movement, could slow the gradual loss of a particular brain cell that occurs in Niemann-Pick disease type C1 (NPC1), a rare genetic di.....»»
Congress Decimates 911"s Digital Upgrade
Public safety officials fear the nation's 911 centers will continue to languish in the analog era , after Democrats slashed proposed funding for a digital makeover in their social spending bill. From a report: The potentially life-saving ability for.....»»
The brain uses bodily signals to regulate fear
Fear is essential for survival, but must be well regulated to avoid harmful behaviors such as panic attacks or exaggerated risk taking. Scientists have now demonstrated in mice that the brain relies on the body's feedback to regulate fear. The brain'.....»»
"Gas Station in Space" - A New Proposal to Convert Space Junk Into Rocket Fuel
"An Australian company is part of an international effort to recycle dangerous space junk into rocket fuel — in space," reports the Guardian. Slashdot reader votsalo shared their report (which also looks at some of the other companies working.....»»
"Gas Station in Space" - A New Proposal to Convert Space Junk Into a Rocket Fuel
"An Australian company is part of an international effort to recycle dangerous space junk into rocket fuel — in space," reports the Guardian. Slashdot reader votsalo shared their report (which also looks at some of the other companies working.....»»