"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......»»
Bitcoin crashes as investors fear crypto bull market could be nearing its end
Bitcoin, Ethereum and a host of Altcoins suffered massive drops Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, erasing months of gains and hundreds of billions in market cap. The overall crypto market shrunk more than 20% over the past 24 hours according to cr.....»»
Preemie boys age faster as men, study shows
Using an epigenetic clock, the researchers looked at the genes of 45 of those who were ELBW babies along with 47 who were normal birth weight when they were age 30 to 35 to compare their biological age, controlling for chronic health problems and sen.....»»
Space law protects you from falling debris, but there are no legal penalties for leaving junk in orbit
On May 8, 2021, a piece of space junk from a Chinese rocket fell uncontrolled back to Earth and landed in the Indian Ocean near the Maldives. A year ago, in May 2020, another Chinese rocket met the same fate when it plummeted out of control into the.....»»
Lasers Could Clear Space Junk From Orbit
Adaptive optics proposal would allow tracking and steering of small but still damaging orbital debris Ever since humans started launching rockets into space, the amount of junk flying around Earth has been growing, to the point where debris has.....»»
Microfluidics: The tiny, beautiful tech hidden all around you
When you think of micro- or nanotechnology, you likely think of small electronics like your phone, a tiny robot or a microchip. But COVID-19 tests—which have proven to be central to controlling the pandemic—are also a form of miniaturized technol.....»»
How snake fangs evolved to perfectly fit their food
Few structures in nature inspire more fear and fascination than the fangs of venomous snakes......»»
Controlling cholesterol in microglia alleviates chronic pain, opioid-free
Chemotherapy can induce a painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a chronic condition and common adverse effect for cancer patients undergoing treatment. Researchers have used a mouse model to demonstrate the pivotal role of cholesterol in CIPN, and pr.....»»
Plug in a PS5 keyboard to access Returnal’s hidden “debug mode” codes
But some players fear Housemarque may patch out the codes soon. Returnaling, over and over, to remember the things we shot. [credit: Sony Interactiv.....»»
Dogs" aggressive behavior towards humans is often caused by fear
A study encompassing some 9,000 dogs conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that fearfulness, age, breed, the company of other members of the same species and the owner's previous experience of dogs were associated with aggressive behav.....»»
High vaccination rate is key to future course of COVID-19 pandemic, computer modeling shows
Data scientists who developed highly accurate computer modeling to predict trends for COVID-19 cases nationwide have new research that shows how important a high rate of vaccination is to reducing case numbers and controlling the pandemic......»»
Few Would Fear COVID Vaccines if Policy Makers Explained Their Risks Better
Clear messaging and transparency are vital, say some experts on risk assessment and decision-making -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
No One Would Fear COVID Vaccines if Policy Makers Explained Their Risks Better
Clear messaging and transparency are vital, say some experts on risk assessment and decision-making -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Huawei deepens EV push, seeks control of small automaker, report says
Huawei, which has been battered by U.S. sanctions, is in talks with Chongqing Sokon to acquire a controlling stake in Chongqing Jinkang New Energy Automobile, Reuters reported......»»
White House Urged To Address Surge in Ransomware Attacks
Cybersecurity experts, law enforcement agencies and governments urged the White House to root out safe havens for criminals engaging in ransomware and step up regulation of cryptocurrencies, the lifeblood of hackers, in the hopes of controlling a gro.....»»
Warning of space junk impact with SpaceX capsule was false alarm
A review has been launched after a warning to the four astronauts on the SpaceX capsule of a potential collision with orbiting space junk turned out to be a false alarm......»»
False alarm: No space junk threat after all to SpaceX crew
SpaceX's four astronauts had barely settled into orbit last Friday when they were ordered back into their spacesuits because of a potential collision with orbiting junk......»»
Amazon "must let workers join unions without fear"
The union Unite issues an appeal to the online shopping giant over its UK and Ireland operations......»»
Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’
Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS......»»
Space junk animation shows how Earth’s satellites dodge dangerous debris
Space junk is an increasing problem and poses a threat to active satellites and even human life. Here's what one space agency is doing to deal with it......»»
Fake news and half-truths take a toll on financial markets
Three University of Canterbury (UC) financial economists have shed light on a puzzling relationship between economic policy uncertainty and the Volatility Index (VIX) - fear gauge of the stock market, and how the quality of political signals impacts.....»»