Engineered earworms on TikTok aren’t that far off from disinfo campaigns
Ever since I read this Bloomberg story about how songs are engineered to go viral on TikTok, I’ve had one thought in my head – if you can call it that – it’s more of a noise, or impression: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Yes, it’s the sound of internal.....»»
TikTok introduces Shazam-like feature that lets you find songs by singing them
You’re probably familiar with Shazam, an Apple-owned app that lets you find out the name of a song playing near you. However, TikTok wants to take this experience to the next level by introducing a Shazam-like feature that lets users find songs by.....»»
People with disability know bodies can be funny—so it"s OK that you"re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account
Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous. When God created humanity, they knew our short lives would be full of pain, hardship and horror. So they created our bodies absurdly—clumsy, squidgy and bouncy, messy and noisy, with weird dangling protuberan.....»»
Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed mar.....»»
Scientists hijack natural delivery system to send engineered proteins to target cells
Each cell in the body has its own unique delivery system that scientists are working on harnessing to move revolutionary biological drugs—molecules like proteins, RNA and combinations of the two—to specific diseased parts of the body......»»
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You"d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it......»»
Beach cleans aren"t just good for the sea—they can boost mental health and encourage better behavior
I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity is naturally pulled to the high water line. I enjoy discovering pretty shells but also the rubbish that the sea has washed in. The colors, shap.....»»
Study deciphers intricate 3D structure of DNA aptamer for disease theranostics
In a study published in PNAS, a research team has resolved the first high-resolution structure of the sgc8c DNA aptamer that targets protein tyrosine kinase 7 (PTK7), engineered two optimal sgc8c variants for disease theranostics efficiently, and rev.....»»
This Files upgrade is the best iPadOS 18 feature for power users
iPad power users aren’t quite getting the software update they were hoping for with iPadOS 18. Despite the advanced M4 iPad Pro sparking hopes of a big software upgrade this year, we’ll have to wait until next time for any big changes to multitas.....»»
De-risking drug discovery with predictive AI
Developing a new drug can take years of research and cost millions of dollars. Still, more than 90% of drug candidates fail in clinical trials, with even more that never make it to the clinical stage. Many drugs fail because they simply aren't safe......»»
The UK"s prisons aren"t just overcrowded—they need to be better designed
The UK government has taken urgent action to address the prison capacity crisis, announcing early release for several thousand non-violent offenders......»»
Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients......»»
Engineered nanovesicles from activated neutrophils show promise in treating infected wounds
Infectious wounds represent a critical challenge in health care, especially for diabetic patients grappling with ineffective antibiotics and escalating drug resistance. Conventional therapies often inadequately address deep tissue infections, highlig.....»»
TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans
TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
Research reveals cuttlefish can form false memories, too
During an event, details like what you saw, smelled, and felt aren't stored as a single memory. Rather, they are encoded and stored in your brain separately. To retrieve that memory, those pieces must get put back together. When that doesn't happen i.....»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to $1,499
Prime Day deals aren't limited to Amazon, as family-owned B&H Photo has issued a fantastic MacBook Pro deal on the 14-inch laptop that's valid while supplies last.Snap up the lowest price on this blowout MacBook Pro.Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBo.....»»
My favorite Switch accessory is on sale for Prime Day
Is there anything worse than going to play Nintendo Switch with friends only to discover your Joy-Cons aren't charged. This deal is about to save you......»»
Transparent Beats Studio Buds+ are $40 off for early Prime Day deals
These earbuds aren't invisible, but they are transparent. They're also transparently on sale right now........»»
Genetic cloaking of healthy cells opens door to universal blood cancer therapy
Blood stem cells are being engineered to protect them from lethal therapies. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Know your enemy, know yourself. It's a centuries-old strategy. But even in the present-day war against cancer,.....»»
Study examines urban forests across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts......»»