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.....»»
Ford’s bonkers new electric Supervan 4 is racing Pikes Peak this Sunday
Could the 1,400 hp van beat Volkswagen's record? We'll find out on Sunday. Enlarge / This bewinged creation is the Ford Supervan 4.2. It looks (a bit) like the Ford E-Transit but goes much, much faster. (credit: Ford) Wh.....»»
Get this 65-inch TV for under $300 if you’re quick enough
Looking for an excellent smart TV deal? Walmart shoppers love this 65-inch 4K TV from Onn with Roku built-in for under $300. Don't sleep on this great offer......»»
Akkermansia muciniphila found to regulate cholesterol biosynthesis in the gut
A study led by Duke University has looked into the operating mechanisms of Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut microbe associated with lower rates of metabolic disorders......»»
Sony Bravia X93L mini-LED TV review: premium performance without the ‘Sony tax’
You may mistake the Sony X93L for the 2022 X95, but you won't forgive yourself if you sleep on this great TV......»»
What the Scientists Who Pioneered Weight-Loss Drugs Want You to Know
Two researchers whose work led to the development of Wegovy and Ozempic spoke to WIRED about the creation of these drugs and how they should be used......»»
Gentle Brain Stimulation Can Improve Memory During Sleep
Stimulating the frontal lobes of sleeping epilepsy patients improved their recall of information—and may one day help treat Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s......»»
DEAL: Don’t sleep on this CRAZY discount for MSI’s Pulse GL66 gaming laptop!
MSI’s gaming laptop is running on sale with a 31% discount, bringing its price down to a hair over $1,000, making it a steal. Gaming on the go is probably the dream of many gamers, but finding a laptop capable of running modern day game.....»»
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’t
They can monitor the Antarctic year round and sail straight into hurricanes. Enlarge / A Voyager-class saildrone. (credit: Saildrone) Science fiction often paints a terrifying picture of the future—think aliens decimat.....»»
Much still pending on how high seas sanctions will work
A new global treaty on the high seas will enable the creation of sanctuaries deemed vital for the oceans, but many questions remain unanswered. Among them: How can we protect marine areas far from the coast? Where will they be created, and when?.....»»
Megaupload coders avoid 10-year sentences by testifying against Kim Dotcom
Dotcom doesn’t blame Megaupload coders for striking deal with US government. Enlarge / Megaupload executives Mathias Ortmann (L) and Bram van der Kolk (R) are seen in court during an extradition hearing in Auckland on September.....»»
SanDisk Pro G40 SSD Review: Exceptional speed and resilience
The SanDisk Pro-G40 SSD offers fast and secure data transfer, exceptional durability, and versatility with an audience of professional content creators in mind.In 2023, fast-paced content creation rules the internet through short-term video, and amat.....»»
Study shows short snout predisposes dogs to sleep apnea
University of Helsinki researchers tested a new method of diagnosing sleep-disordered breathing in dogs using a neckband developed for human sleep apnea diagnostics. The study revealed that sleep-disordered breathing is more prevalent among short-sno.....»»
Sleep, cleaning, fun: Research reveals the average human"s day worldwide
How do you spend each day? Researchers sought answers to that basic question from people of various ages living around the world. They report that on an average day, people spend more than a third of their time focused on matters of health, happiness.....»»
Horses Stand Up to Sleep but Lie Down Perchance to Dream
Horses are specially built to snooze on their hooves, but there’s a catch.....»»
Scientists puzzled by killer whale boat attacks off Spain
Groups of killer whales have rammed hundreds of small boats off the coast of Spain in recent years in "terrifying" behavior that has baffled scientists......»»
Sierra Ventures’ Tim Guleri on generative AI: ‘I’ve never been as excited and as scared in my 20 years of doing VC’
His excitement stems from the potential for generative AI to vastly improve value creation in the industry, while his fear arises from... His excitement stems from the potential for generative AI to vastly improve value creation in the industry,.....»»
Adobe refreshes its social media content creation tool Adobe Express with Adobe Firefly generative AI
Adobe Express, a tool designed by Adobe to help users make eye-catching posts for social media, is getting an overhaul with new features — including Adobe Firefly generative AI.The new update, which begins rolling out to desktop users on Thursday,.....»»
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We’ve all used flash drives at some point in our lives, but if you need a new one, don’t sleep on this crazy deal for Samsung’s USB flash drive and save 63%! Unlike external hard drives, flash drives are designed to be portable and.....»»
Experiments with nematodes find they need a nap to consolidate odor memories
A team of biomedical researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania has found that nematodes need sleep in order to consolidate their odor memories by remapping olfactory syn.....»»
This bracelet helps you fall asleep faster and sleep longer
If you're having trouble sleeping, then this wearable might be the solution you're looking for, and you can even get it cheaper through Digital Trends.....»»