Scorn will make your stomach churn and your brain hurt
We played 45 minutes of Scorn, a grotesque horror game that's not for those with weak stomachs......»»
Nanowire networks learn and remember like a human brain
An international team led by scientists at the University of Sydney has demonstrated nanowire networks can exhibit both short- and long-term memory like the human brain......»»
Tesla Hikes Model X And Model S Prices And Brings Back An Old Supercharger Perk
Price increases aren't a great thing to stomach while shopping for a car, but Tesla is now offering three years of free unlimited supercharging. Price increases.....»»
Google’s AI panic forces merger of rival divisions, DeepMind and Brain
Alphabet's two AI groups, which reportedly don't get along, are merging. Enlarge / Google DeepMind will presumably be getting a rainbow logo, but for now here's the old DeepMind logo. (credit: Deepmind) Google's 'Code R.....»»
“Chromebooks aren’t built to last”: Average device has 4 years of updates left
Design quirks, limited parts, & other ways Chromebooks frustrate repairs. Enlarge / US PIRG's "Chromebook Churn" report casts a harsh spotlight on flaws in Chromebook repairability and longevity. (credit: Scharon Harding).....»»
Google consolidates AI research labs into Google DeepMind to compete with OpenAI
Google is consolidating its formerly separate AI research labs — Google Brain and DeepMind — into a new unit named Google DeepMind. Google is consolidating its formerly separate AI research labs — Google Brain and DeepMind — into a new un.....»»
Scientists found a first-of-its-kind signal in the human brain
Scientists have discovered a never-before-seen novel signal in the brain. The signal was identified in a study published in January 2020. According to the study, … The post Scientists found a first-of-its-kind signal in the human brain appeared.....»»
An extra gene increases inhibitory signaling in the brain of the Down syndrome mouse
An extra copy of a gene that controls synapse formation in the cortex causes excessive inhibitory signaling and may contribute to Down syndrome, according to a new study publishing April 20th in the open access journal PLOS Biology by Bing Ye of the.....»»
Elephant seals drift off to sleep while diving far below the ocean surface
For the first time, scientists have recorded brain activity in a free-ranging, wild marine mammal, revealing the sleep habits of elephant seals during the months they spend at sea......»»
The complex relationship between Black gamers and Hogwarts Legacy
When the computer game Hogwarts Legacy was released in February 2023, some critics wondered whether the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling—whose Harry Potter franchise inspired the game—would hurt sales......»»
In sync brainwaves predict learning, study shows
Students whose brainwaves are more in sync with their classmates and teacher are likely to learn better than those lacking this "brain-to-brain synchrony," shows a new study by a team of psychology and education researchers. The findings, which appea.....»»
This 8-piece Ring Alarm Pro home security bundle is $75 off
It can never hurt to beef up security around the house, and today you can do it at a discount with this $75 savings on the Ring Alarm Pro Security Kit......»»
Natural selection among neural progenitor cells controls mammalian brain size
In nature, competition for survival among organisms or species is a fundamental evolutionary force, as described by Darwin's theory of natural selection. Similarly, in multicellular organisms, competitive interactions also occur between cells, creati.....»»
How to cool your brain? These warm-blooded animals use their nose
A research team led by Seishiro Tada and Takanobu Tsuihiji of the University of Tokyo shows that the living warm-blooded descendants of theropod dinosaurs, aided by larger nasal cavities, evolved a better nasal cooling system than cold-blooded animal.....»»
Improving astronaut vision in long-haul space flights
West Australian researchers have developed a breakthrough method to measure the brain fluid pressure in humans, which may reduce vision damage experienced by astronauts on long-haul space flights......»»
New Research Points to Causes for Brain Disorders with No Obvious Injury
Functional neurological disorders are very real, and medical compassion is an important part of treatment.....»»
510K CPUs, HDDs & more seized as smugglers keep trying to sneak tech into China
A stuffed silicone stomach and other extreme smuggling attempts thwarted. Enlarge / Hong Kong customs said it seized about $3.8 million in tech, including these HP laptops, on Monday. (credit: Hong Kong Customs) The rece.....»»
Automotive chip supply turns stable in 2023; Tesla SiC cut unlikely to hurt the market, says DIGITIMES Research
The shortages of automotive chips have been improving since the fourth quarter of 2022, while Tesla's plan to significantly cut its SiC consumption is unlikely to undermine the SiC product market's potential, according to DIGITIMES Research's finding.....»»
Phthalate alternative may harm brain development and health
Growing concerns over the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates, a component of many plastics and also known as a plasticizer, have led to a search for safer alternatives. In a new study conducted in cell cultures, researchers found that.....»»
Worm genetics reveal important pathways for sleep regulation
Although the regulation of sleep—how much, when, and how sleep occurs—is mainly considered to be controlled by the brain, sleep deprivation also affects the body, and signals from the body can affect sleep. However, the ways in which the body reg.....»»
Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle
The neocortex is the seat of human intellect. New data suggests that mammals created it with new types of cells only after their evolutionary split from reptiles......»»