Psychedelic spurs growth of neural connections lost in depression
In a new study, researchers show that a single dose of psilocybin given to mice prompted an immediate and long-lasting increase in connections between neurons. The findings are published July 5 in the journal Neuron......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, August 8
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Slime Mold Helps to Map the Universe’s Tendrils of Dark Matter
A single-celled organism’s pathfinding reveals connections in the universe’s vast “cosmic web”.....»»
A man lost 100 pounds and kept them off by making two simple lifestyle changes
A man lost 100 pounds and kept them off by making two simple lifestyle changes.....»»
Using dental growth rings scientists reveal differences in growth patterns between ancient and modern mammals
A study published in Science Advances reveals how early mammals grew and developed during their pivotal Jurassic radiation. Using a technique called synchrotron X-ray tomography to image growth rings in fossilized tooth roots, the researchers were ab.....»»
Optical navigation tech could streamline planetary exploration
In a dim, barren landscape like the surface of the moon, it can be easy to get lost. With few discernable landmarks to navigate with the naked eye, astronauts and rovers must rely on other means to plot a course......»»
‘I lost everything’: Sarasota residents navigate next steps amid rising floodwaters
‘I lost everything’: Sarasota residents navigate next steps amid rising floodwaters.....»»
Nanomaterials may enhance plant tolerance to high soil salt levels
Soil salt concentrations above the optimal threshold for plant growth can threaten global food security by compromising agricultural productivity and crop quality. An analysis published in Physiologia Plantarum has examined the potential of nanomater.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, August 7
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Elephants on the move: Mapping connections across African landscapes
Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become geneticall.....»»
Adient net income plummets 69% in fiscal Q3 amid delayed launches, Europe troubles
Despite challenges in Europe, the global seating supplier sees promising growth opportunities with Chinese automakers......»»
New book explores emergence of touch-based language in DeafBlind communities
As deaf individuals lost their sight in the DeafBlind community that Asst. Prof. Terra Edwards was studying, she discovered that an entirely new language had emerged—one that doesn't try to negotiate with a seeing world, but is rooted in a tactile.....»»
Researchers discover optimum twilight time for plant growth
A team of researchers has gained insight into the genetic processes underpinning how plants detect twilight and the role twilight plays in plant growth......»»
Ryzen AI 300 performance review: Impressive CPUs, even if you don’t care about AI
AI gets all the buzz, but these laptop CPUs still get the fundamentals right. Enlarge / With or without the "AI," AMD's new laptop processors are pretty good. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) For all the noise about neural pr.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, August 6
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AI-fueled phishing scams raise alarm ahead of U.S. presidential election
Highlighting growth of phishing and digital scams targeting United States citizens, Bolster released a research that identified 24 separate nation-state threat actor groups attempting to exploit rising political tensions across the US to interfere wi.....»»
How to show hidden files in Windows
If you've hidden certain files away, they aren't lost. Here's how to show hidden files, so you can more easily interact with them again......»»
Ultrafast electron microscopy technique advances understanding of processes applicable to brain-like computing
Today's supercomputers consume vast amounts of energy, equivalent to the power usage of thousands of homes. In response, researchers are developing a more energy-efficient form of next-generation supercomputing that leverages artificial neural networ.....»»
Google loses DOJ’s big monopoly trial over search business
Google's exclusive deals maintained monopolies in two markets, judge ruled. Enlarge (credit: FABRICE COFFRINI / Contributor | AFP) Google just lost a massive antitrust trial over its sprawling search business, as US dist.....»»
Slow growth for Apple Music and other services acknowledged by world’s biggest music label
Slow growth for Apple Music and other streaming services has for the first time been publicly acknowledged by the world’s biggest music label, Universal Music Group. While UMG believes it to be a temporary slow-down, some in the industry think i.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Monday, August 5
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