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.....»»
Missing link explains mRNA delivery in brain cells
Brain cells manufacture proteins in every corner, including their long branches. Neurons missing this ability cause severe neurological disorders like disability and epilepsy. The groups of Marino Zerial, Max Planck Institute (MPI) of Molecular Cell.....»»
A conductive self-healing hydrogel to create flexible sensors
Recent advancements in the field of electronics have enabled the creation of smaller and increasingly sophisticated devices, including wearable technologies, biosensors, medical implants, and soft robots. Most of these technologies are based on stret.....»»
National Eating Disorders Association takes its AI chatbot offline after complaints of "harmful" advice
An eating disorder prevention organization said it had to take its AI-powered chatbot offline after some complained the tool began offering "harmful" and "unrelated" advice to those coming to it for support......»»
Study unlocks key information on major drug target for psychiatric and cognitive disorders, including schizophrenia
An international study led by Monash University has, for the first time, harnessed cutting-edge technology to reveal new and unprecedented information of how a special class of drugs, known as "allosteric modulators" work at the M4 muscarinic recepto.....»»
Penetration tester develops AWS-based automated cracking rig
Building a custom cracking rig for research can be expensive, so penetration tester Max Ahartz built one on AWS. In this Help Net Security interview, he takes us through the process and unveils the details of his creation. What motivated you to under.....»»
Portal now has a Mac app to help you focus and relax with Spatial Audio sounds
Portal is a popular iPhone and iPad app that helps users cope with “today’s distraction-filled world” by showing clips of nature scenes combined with real-life sounds in Spatial Audio that help you focus, relax, or even sleep. This week, Porta.....»»
High School Students Need More Sleep and Later School Start Times
After reading a Scientific American editorial on sleep and school start times, students and their teacher wrote to the editors about their experiences. Their district listened, and school will start later next year.....»»
Scientists uncover health benefits of melatonin supplement for cattle
Those needing extra sleep often reach for the bottle of melatonin, but Mississippi State scientists are discovering a host of other proven and potential health benefits for cattle who receive the supplement......»»
This $100,000 floating sofa doubles as a life raft
Designed by ad agency Mother, the satirical creation is meant to gently carry away the coastal elite when sea levels arise. There’s something about satire that tickles the senses. It criticizes and challenges; it entertains and educates. How.....»»
Optimized prime editing alters genes of living mice, marking major advance
Harvard University researchers have improved a gene editing process for studying and treating genetic disorders. The prime editing method is effective in human cells, targeting single nucleotide variants with the ability to precisely correct pathogen.....»»
Study reveals key molecular interaction that sets the timing of our biological clocks
Molecular clocks in our cells synchronize our bodies with the cycle of night and day, cue us for sleep and waking, and drive daily cycles in virtually every aspect of our physiology. Scientists studying the molecular mechanisms of our biological cloc.....»»
DEAL: The Pixel 6a is still a fantastic buy at $250!
If you don’t mind refurbished handsets, then don’t sleep on this deal for the Google Pixel 6a which is going for a mere $250! Google launched the Pixel 7a last week, making it the latest handset in Google’s series of Pixel A devices.....»»
Tears of the Kingdom’s Ultrahand creations reveal its biggest strength
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's biggest strength is how it gives players the joy of creation......»»
Diagnosing inflammatory diseases with synthetic peptides
Common inflammatory disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease can be diagnosed or monitored by measuring the protein calprotectin in stool samples, while serum levels of calprotectin could be used to monitor the inflammation status in.....»»
Researchers demonstrate electrical creation and control of antiferromagnetic vortices
A new study has shown for the first time how electrical creation and control of magnetic vortices in an antiferromagnet can be achieved, a discovery that will increase the data storage capacity and speed of next generation devices......»»
Epic’s Unreal Engine gets major update with native Apple Silicon Mac support
Epic Games is known for its popular game Fortnite, but the company also has another important product – the Unreal Engine, which is a 3D creation tool used not only to produce games but also apps and even virtual sets for Hollywood movies and show.....»»
Air New Zealand reveals cost of its comfy sleep pods
The carrier has revealed how much economy passengers will have to pay if they'd like to doze off in one of its new Skynest sleep pods during a long flight......»»
Google Bard can now create and edit images, courtesy of Adobe
Google and Adobe are partnering to bring Firefly's unique, licensed AI image creation and editing to Google's Bard AI text generator......»»
“Sleep language” could enable communication during lucid dreams
Small muscle twitches could be the key to communicating during someone's REM sleep. Enlarge (credit: Westend61) Sleep is a semiconscious state, but there are neurons firing in the brain even when all seems quiet. Now bra.....»»
Experts discuss the facts, and fiction, of Florida"s seaweed problem
Forget "Jaws." If you want a beach-themed scare this summer, look no further than the real-life horror show unfolding on the East Coast: a monstrous mass of seaweed the size of North America drifting toward the Florida coastline just as millions of C.....»»