Exploring how the hallucinogenic substance in psilocybin mushrooms works on the molecular level
Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound found in about 200 mushroom species, including the liberty cap (Psilocybe semilanceata). For millennia, our ancestors have known and used this substance, and in recent years, it has received renewed interest fr.....»»
Why holding kids back fails, and what to do about it
For decades, schools have allowed children to advance to the next grade even when they're not reading at grade level. But more and more states are adopting policies to hold students back if they fail standardized tests in reading......»»
Lord Kelvin: How the 19th century scientist combined research and innovation to change the world
"What got you into astrophysics?" It's a question I'm often asked at outreach events, and I answer by pointing to my early passion for exploring the biggest questions about our universe. Well, along with seeing Star Wars at an impressionable age......»»
Lotus previews "smart" digital tech in Theory 1 electric sports car
The Theory 1 has Lotus's 360-degree self-driving sensor suite, powered by the Nvidia Drive processing platform, and is designed to be capable of Level 4 autonomous driving......»»
Do bacteria age?
Any organism that lives, grows and reproduces must also age. People often think of aging in the physical sense—gray hair, slowed movements and wrinkles—but aging fundamentally occurs on a molecular level, inside of cells......»»
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Is one better than the other?
There's a new Apple iPhone to take on the entry-level Samsung Galaxy S24. The iPhone 16 offers lots of new features, but is it better? It's time to find out......»»
iOS 18 gives your iPhone a super-handy charging feature. Here’s how it works
iOS 18 is packed with new features and updates, including a new tool that should make charging your iPhone easier than ever......»»
Synthetic mini-motor: Researchers convert chemical energy into rotational energy at the supramolecular level
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an artificial motor at the supramolecular level that can develop impressive power. This wind-up motor is a tiny ribbon made of special molecules. When energy is applied, this ribb.....»»
Study finds mine-drainage treatment cost effective, but far more costs lay ahead
New research led by the University of Pittsburgh shows that state and federal appropriations allowing Pennsylvania to treat abandoned mine drainage works to both successfully and cost effectively clean up the acidic water—particularly to the benefi.....»»
Apple details how Apple Watch accelerometer-based sleep apnea feature works
Apple has published a new clinical validation summary document that explains how its new sleep apnea detection feature works on Apple Watch. Sleep apnea monitoring is part of Apple Watch Series 10 and comes to Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Seri.....»»
watchOS 11 just made the Apple Watch Ultra Action button so much better
We’re going into the third year of , and a free software update just made the product even better. watchOS 11 changes the way the Action button works, making it more functional in different scenarios. more….....»»
Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis? Scientists hope to find out
After decades of trying to stop Earth from heating up, scientists are exploring how to reverse climate change and maybe even cool the planet back down......»»
New strategy for simulating nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces
A research team has proposed a novel approach to accurately describe electron transfer mediated nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces. Their works were published in Physical Review Letters......»»
This speedy RAM is a world’s first, but the even faster DDR5-10000 is coming
These new RAM kits from Asgard push performance to the next level, but the company already has plans for five-digit RAM speeds in the future......»»
Trends and dangers in open-source software dependencies
A C-suite perspective on potential vulnerabilities within open-source dependencies or software packages reveals that, while remediation costs for dependency risks are perilously high, function-level reachability analysis still offers the best value i.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 13: The GM-Hyundai collaboration benefits could include cutting costs among others
We close the week with reaction to the announcement that General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. are exploring cooperating across a range of technologies and vehicles. Though the two automakers offered few details and no time frames for any tie-ups, the.....»»
What is OLED TV? The premium display technology explained
Wondering what OLED TV stands for, how it works, and why you should care when buying a new TV? We cover the pros, the cons, and everything in between......»»
This Turtle Beach gaming headset works on any console or PC, and it’s on sale
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max gaming headset, which works with all of the popular video game consoles and the PC, is on sale from Best Buy at $50 off......»»
Exploring ternary metal sulfides as electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction reactions
One of the most promising avenues for actively reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere is recycling it into valuable chemicals via electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions. With a suitable electrocatalyst, this can be achieved under mild conditions and.....»»
Over 2 million acres of floodplain development occurred in US in last two decades, study finds
A nationwide analysis of community-level floodplain development found that over two-million acres of floodplain were developed over the past two decades across the United States, with roughly half of all new floodplain housing built in Florida......»»
Over two-million acres of floodplain development occurred in US in last two decades, study finds
A nationwide analysis of community-level floodplain development found that over two-million acres of floodplain were developed over the past two decades across the United States, with roughly half of all new floodplain housing built in Florida......»»