Dracula at 125: How Bram Stoker"s vampire is a monstrous creation of terrifying sleep disorders
Having celebrated the 125th anniversary of its 1897 publication earlier this year, "Dracula" is deservedly considered a classic—not least for the way its eponymous vampire remains a cultural icon. Bram Stoker's novel has prompted a wide variety of.....»»
Deals: M4 MacBook Pro hits all-time low at $125 off, GPS+Cell Apple Watch Series 10 $50 off, Alpine Loops, more
Joining all-time lows on the 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $349, today Amazon has decided to carry the deep discounts over to the GPS+Cell models, including both the aluminum and higher-end titanium variants starting at $449 (the.....»»
Bioluminescent proteins made from scratch enable non-invasive, multi-functional biological imaging
Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow. Scientists have long been interested in borrowing the secrets of these animals' light-producing genes to.....»»
The death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix it
We’re living in a slowly degrading echo-chamber of AI, ads, and profits.....»»
Leeches are making a medical comeback—here"s why we should celebrate it
As we tidy away the Dracula capes and glow-in-the-dark plastic fangs for another winter, one notorious blood sucker has had a particularly good year......»»
Unknown 9: Awakening review: don’t sleep on this surprisingly intricate gem
Unknown 9: Awakening is a promising start for a new series once you learn to love its combat......»»
Scientists reveal strigolactone perception mechanism and role in tillering responses to nitrogen
"How is plant growth controlled?" and "What is the basis of variation in stress tolerance in plants?" were among the 125 most challenging scientific questions, according to the journal Science in 2016......»»
Australian dragon study reveals surprising link between motor systems control and sleep rhythms
Sleep is one of the most mysterious, yet ubiquitous components of our biology. It has been described in all major groups of animals, including worms, jellyfish, insects or cephalopods, and in all vertebrates, from fish to humans. Common characteristi.....»»
Vampire bats" metabolism mirrors that of blood-sucking insects, biologists find
A pair of biologists at the University of Toronto has found that vampire bats are able to burn amino acids as a fuel source similarly to blood-sucking insects. In their study published in the journal Biology Letters, Giulia Rossi and Kenneth Welch co.....»»
Expecting again? Tips for helping your first-born child thrive with a new sibling
Expecting another child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Many parents feel more confident the second (or third) time around as they have already experienced the birthing process, the challenges of caring for a newborn and the inevitable sleep.....»»
Researchers Just Found Another Dementia Risk Factor—And It Happens While You Sleep
Researchers Just Found Another Dementia Risk Factor—And It Happens While You Sleep.....»»
UN summit approves fund to share benefits of nature"s sequenced genetic data
A UN nature summit agreed in Colombia Saturday on the creation of a fund to share the profits of digitally sequenced genetic data taken from animals and plants with the communities they come from......»»
How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing
A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber.....»»
Let AI compose your next smash hit with Supermusic’s lifetime plan
Explore the future of music creation with Supermusic AI. Generate songs in any genre with just a few prompts. TL;DR: Hurry and get lifetime access to Supermusic AI for $39.97 by November 3 and start creating professional-grade music in minutes......»»
20 of the best British horror films
A roundup of the best British horror movies, from classic comedies like "Shaun of the Dead" to newer nightmares like "Starve Acre". There are a whole host of tempting and terrifying horror movies out there. So many, in fact, that it can be diff.....»»
Is Election Anxiety Keeping You Awake? Sleep Experts Share Advice
Scientific American staff and sleep experts share advice on how to get better sleep in the stressful days leading up to the U.S. presidential election—and those that come after.....»»
5 best Amazon Prime Video movies to stream this Halloween
If you're looking for spooky and terrifying horror films, these are the five best Amazon Prime Video movies to stream this Halloween......»»
No "island of garbage" here, Puerto Rico"s new marine reserve
The Caribbean US territory of Puerto Rico, likened to a "floating island of garbage" at a Republican rally in New York, on Wednesday announced the creation of a new marine reserve to protect manatees and other species......»»
Novel polypeptide-based molecules could pave the way for enhanced polymer design
A research study describes a systematic high-throughput design approach for virtual screening and creation of novel polypeptide-based molecules that form regular secondary structures that can be used in biology or materials science research. The stud.....»»
Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers
Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely … The post Terrifying Android malware redirects your calls to hackers appeared first on BGR. Imagine making a.....»»
12 best TV shows to stream this Halloween
Halloween is a prime time to binge-watch scary shows, and horror fans can stream these ten exciting and terrifying TV shows to celebrate All Hallows' Eve......»»