"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......»»
Deeply mining a universe of peptides encoded by long noncoding RNAs
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), a family of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that are greater than 200 nucleotides in length, were formerly regarded as "junk RNAs" due to the lack of long or conserved open reading frames (ORFs)......»»
Hyundai Acquires Boston Dynamics, Company Most Famous For Robot Police Dogs
Boston Dynamics has been purchased by Hyundai in a deal valued at $1.1 billion. According to Motherboard, the deal "sees Hyundai assume an 80 percent controlling stake in the robot company. Softbank will retain a 20 percent stake." From the report: I.....»»
Heat wave grips US West amid fear of a new, hotter normal
An unusually early and long-lasting heat wave brought more triple-digit temperatures Wednesday to a large swath of the U.S. West, raising concerns that such extreme weather could become the new normal amid a decades-long drought......»»
The future of automation: Robots are coming, but they won’t take your job
The emergence of automated robots will likely not be the job killer for humans that many people fear......»»
Mouse numbers stabilize with cold weather, but the plague is not over yet
CSIRO's mouse research aims to provide better solutions for controlling mice in Australian grain-growing regions, supporting Australian businesses, families and communities......»»
Small streams in agricultural ecosystems are heavily polluted with pesticides
Pesticides safeguard agricultural yields by controlling harmful insects, fungi, and weeds. However, they also enter neighboring streams and damage the aquatic communities, which are crucial for maintaining biodiversity, are part of the food web and s.....»»
MPA “Hacker” Shows that Pirates Don’t Fear EU’s Copyright Takedown Plans
Europe is working hard to modernize copyright law and regulations. The implementation of the Copyright Directive is nearing its conclusion. At the same time, copyright takedown and liability regulations are further strengthened by the proposed Digita.....»»
A generation of seabirds was wiped out by a drone at a reserve. Now, scientists fear for their future
Eggs littered the sand, but there was no sign of life around or in them......»»
Controlling insulin production with a smartwatch
Researchers have developed a gene switch that can be operated with the green LED light emitted by commercial smartwatches. This revolutionary approach could be used to treat diabetes in the future......»»
Junk food game helps people eat less and lose weight
Using a brain-training app helps people eat less junk food and lose weight, new research suggests......»»
LeoLabs raises $65M Series B for its satellite monitoring and collision detection service
Low Earth orbit is full of stuff: not only bits of debris and junk, but also satellites — the number of which is growing rapidly alongside the decreasing cost of launch. This can occasionally pose a problem for satellite providers, whose valuable s.....»»
Shining light on two-dimensional magnets
Atomically thin van der Waals magnets are widely seen as the ultimate compact media for future magnetic data storage and fast data processing. Controlling the magnetic state of these materials in real-time, however, has proven difficult. But now, an.....»»
Novel cross-disciplinary approach for identifying complex molecular adsorbates
Hybrid functional materials combine organic and inorganic components and have many advantageous properties. They are commonly utilized in emerging technologies, such as novel electronic devices and green energy solutions. Controlling the properties o.....»»
Space junk: Houston, we have a problem
When we think of space, we think big and empty but when it comes to Earth's orbit, it's cluttered with millions of pieces of garbage that we call space junk......»»
Amazon to stop screening employees for marijuana
Amazon in brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana on its drug screening program. In short, the company is now treating weed like alcohol, which means off-work employees can partake in a beer or a spliff without fear of repercuss.....»»
Xiaomi demos HyperCharge: fully juice a 4,000mAh battery in just 8 minutes
Long-lasting batteries sound like a pipedream to the smartphone industry, where manufacturers seem committed more than ever to deliver fast, convenient ways of charging devices, throwing more capacity or developing algorithms for controlling battery.....»»
Wolves create a “landscape of fear,” slowing deer-car collisions
Wolves scare deer away from highways, a marked economic and ecological benefit. Enlarge (credit: KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Getty images) Deer don't seem to understand that large, fast-moving vehicles can lead to their untimely demise. According to.....»»
Controlling magnetization by surface acoustic waves
Using the circular vibration of surface acoustic waves, a collaborative research group have successfully controlled the magnetization of a ferromagnetic thin film......»»
Crypto payments above $10,000 would be reported to IRS under Treasury plan
Fear of crypto being used for tax evasion drives Biden admin's reporting plan. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | R.Tsubin) The Biden administration wants businesses to report cryptocurrency transactions with values of at least $10,000 to the Int.....»»
Once we"re past the fear stage, where do we place the blame for the COVID-19 pandemic?
In a recent study, conducted in Poland in 2020 and published in the peer-reviewed journal Social Psychological Bulletin, scientists concluded it was the government and the system that most of the participants attributed responsibility to for the COVI.....»»