Brain functional connectivity in Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder, causes motor and phonic 'tics,' or uncontrollable repeated behaviors and vocalizations. People affected by Tourette syndrome can often suppress these tics for some time before the urges become overwhe.....»»
Unveiling the key factors that determine properties of porous polymer materials
Determining the relationship between microstructure features and their properties is crucial for improving material performance and advancing the design of next-generation structural and functional materials. However, this task is inherently challeng.....»»
What Is Angelman Syndrome? Everything to Know About the Rare Genetic Disorder Colin Farrell’s Son James Has
What Is Angelman Syndrome? Everything to Know About the Rare Genetic Disorder Colin Farrell’s Son James Has.....»»
How to use built-in network security features for Apple devices
Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Apple hardware.Using Apple's network security features.In the networked world we live in, internet connectivity is ubiquitous.Keepin.....»»
Treatments for ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoebas Are on the Horizon
New drugs may help patients with life-threatening "brain-eating" amoeba infections.....»»
3D-printed blood vessels bring artificial organs closer to reality
Growing functional human organs outside the body is a long-sought "holy grail" of organ transplantation medicine that remains elusive. New research from Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and John A. Paulson School of Engi.....»»
Sports venues must vet their vendors to maintain security
Sporting events generate a lot of consumer activity, from hotels and restaurants to retail. Large sporting events are held together by webs of connectivity that include vendors, sponsors, employees, and consumers. These networks connect ticketing, me.....»»
Domestication causes smaller brain size in dogs than in the wolf: Study challenges notion
A recent study, published in Biology Letters, challenges the long-held notion that domestication is the primary driver of reduced brain size in domesticated animals, specifically dogs......»»
Ultrafast electron microscopy technique advances understanding of processes applicable to brain-like computing
Today's supercomputers consume vast amounts of energy, equivalent to the power usage of thousands of homes. In response, researchers are developing a more energy-efficient form of next-generation supercomputing that leverages artificial neural networ.....»»
Karaoke reveals why we blush
Volunteers watched their own performances as an MRI tracked brain activity. Enlarge (credit: Peter Muller) Singing off-key in front of others is one way to get embarrassed. Regardless of how you get there, why does embar.....»»
“AI toothbrushes” are coming for your teeth—and your data
App-connected toothbrushes bring new privacy concerns to the bathroom. Enlarge / Oclean's X Ultra, released in July, has optional Wi-Fi connectivity. (credit: Oclean) One of the most unlikely passengers on the AI gadgets.....»»
Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision Pro
A patient with ALS in the United States is the first person to use Apple Vision Pro with an implantable brain-computer interface. Apple’s spatial computer, … The post Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision.....»»
Particle Return to their Roots to Kickstart New AI-Enhanced 5G IoT SBC
The new Particle Tachyon is a 2.7GHz single-board computer (SBC) with 5G connectivity and a whopping 12 TOPS of AI-optimized GPU acceleration. The post Particle Return to their Roots to Kickstart New AI-Enhanced 5G IoT SBC appeared first on Make: DI.....»»
The Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled only by your mind
The Vision Pro's look-and-pinch interface connected to a brain-computer interface lets a person with ALS operate Apple's spatial computer, hands-free......»»
Study identifies universal blueprint for mammalian brain shape
Researchers have developed a new approach for describing the shape of the cerebral cortex, and provide evidence that cortices across mammalian species resemble a universal, fractal pattern......»»
An Apple Vision Pro has been controlled for the first time by a brain computer interface
Synchron, known for its brain-computer interface technology, has set its sights on the Apple Vision Pro after previously testing out similar technology with the iPad and iPhone.A stentrode brain implant | Credit: SynchronSynchron has successfully imp.....»»
Parasite engineered to deliver therapy proteins to nerve cells
An international team of neurobiologists has developed a way to use a parasite to deliver protein therapies through the blood–brain barrier to treat nerve cell disorders. In their study published in Nature Microbiology, the group engineered the par.....»»
Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program
Charter CEO says "customers' ability to pay" a concern after $30 discounts end. Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting t.....»»
Scientists develop revolutionary egg white-based bioink for advanced tissue engineering
Terasaki Institute scientists have created a nature-inspired cutting-edge technology by developing a novel bioink derived from egg whites or egg white methacryloyl (EWMA). A paper describing their work is published in the journal Advanced Functional.....»»
The struggle to unplug: why Kiwis find it so hard to disconnect from the internet
In an age when connectivity is constant, many New Zealanders find it hard to unplug from the internet. Despite a desire to switch off, the reality of disconnecting is challenging. Soon it might even come at a cost......»»
Best games like Connections
One of the harder NYT games, Connections is a great brain teaser. There are more games like it if one per day isn't enough, so check these alternatives out......»»