How salt can taste sweet: The myriad mechanisms of taste perception
Humans perceive five basic taste sensations: sweet, umami, bitter, salty, and sour. Specific foods trigger taste recognition of these sensations through the activation of different receptors in our taste buds. In the case of table salt, the concentra.....»»
March Madness live stream 2024: Watch every Sweet 16 game
The 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here, and we've got some different ways you can watch a live stream of all 67 March Madness games......»»
AI predicts the taste and quality of beer
Belgian scientists have developed AI models that can predict how consumers will rate a particular beer, and what aroma compounds brewers can add to improve it. The research was published in Nature Communications and may revolutionize how the food and.....»»
You may be offered a free premium Telegram subscription – but please don’t accept
On the face of it, getting a free premium Telegram subscription direct from the company seems like a pretty sweet deal, giving you access to features like transcribing voice messages into texts. But the price of this particular free deal is way too h.....»»
Researchers observe salt dissolution at the atomic level
A research team, affiliated with UNIST has achieved a groundbreaking feat by observing the dissolution of salt in water at the atomic level and experimentally uncovering the underlying principle......»»
Oakland vs NC State live stream: Can you watch for free?
Oakland and NC State battle it out today for a trip to the Sweet 16. If you don't have cable, here's how you can watch a live stream of the game for free......»»
Gonzaga vs Kansas live stream: Can you watch for free?
Gonzaga and Kansas face off today for a Spot in the Sweet 16. If you don't have cable, here are some ways you can watch a free live stream of the game......»»
Salt marshes put to the test in wave flume
Can salt marshes serve as a natural solution for flood protection? Researchers of the project "Living Dikes" transported 62 big blocks of salt marshes, containing soil and vegetation, from the coast of Friesland to the Delta Flume at Deltares. After.....»»
Scientists elucidate the role of GlyT1 in anti-schizophrenia drugs
Schizophrenia is a highly disabling mental disorder, and numerous studies have shown that the hypofunction of the N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor is one of its pathogenic mechanisms. Glycine transporter 1 (GlyT1), a glycine transporter protein,.....»»
Pickup slowdown: 5 key trends from January EV registration data
Rivian's R1T pickup is losing traction, startups are struggling, and Tesla's growth is cooling. But German luxury makers and Hyundai brands find a sweet spot in the U.S......»»
Apple is already being weirdly criticized for an AI effort that hasn"t launched yet
Apple is in the best position to make a difference in the public perception of Artificial Intelligence and how it's used at home, on mobile, and everywhere — and the regular folks that routinely peddle false narratives about the company are already.....»»
Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture
The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell......»»
Apple is already being wierdly criticized for an AI effort that hasn"t launched yet
Apple is in the best position to make a difference in the public perception of Artificial Intelligence and how it's used at home, on mobile, and everywhere — and the regular folks that routinely peddle false narratives about the company are already.....»»
Brewing kombucha in silicone bags makes for less alcohol, faster process
Using glucose instead of sucrose also results in less alcohol and less sour vinegar taste Enlarge / Brewing kombucha tea. Note the trademark gel-like layer of SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). (credit: Olga Pankova.....»»
Multiple processes shape plant ecological uniqueness in Northeast China"s forests
In a study published in Journal of Biogeography, scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shed light on understanding the driving mechanisms of the uniqueness of plant species composition in different l.....»»
Direct laser writing on halide perovskites: From mechanisms to applications
Metal halide perovskites have become well-deserved "star" materials among a variety of semiconductors owing to their excellent optoelectronic properties, such as high photoluminescence (PL) quantum yield (QY), high absorption coefficient, tunable ban.....»»
Analyzing impact of climate flooding images and political cues in news coverage
According to a Rutgers study, news stories that include vivid photos of episodic climate change-related flooding (specifically flooded houses) significantly increase Americans' perception of such flooding as a threat......»»
Perception Point GPThreat Hunter allows cybersecurity experts to focus on in-depth investigations
Perception Point launched its latest innovation, GPThreat Hunter, an addition to the company’s comprehensive security stack. Leveraging the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-4 model, GPThreat Hunterre presents a significant leap forward in Per.....»»
Blue cheese shows off new colors, but the taste largely remains the same
Future varieties could be yellow-green, reddish-brown-pink, or light blue. Enlarge / Scientists at the University of Nottingham have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. (credit: University of Nottingham).....»»
Sea anemones study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics
A new study reveals crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs. The surprising discovery of a native anemone population lacking the Nv1 neurotoxin led to an investigation into its impact on defending against grass shrimp, a native.....»»
Lidar sensors vulnerable to spoofing attacks, researchers say
Using a series of high-frequency laser pulses, researchers created a 10-square meter perception dead zone......»»