Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory
When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but new research suggests that groups of neurons activated during prior learning keep humming, tattooing memories into your brain......»»
Saturday Citations: E-bike accident spike; epigenetics in memory formation; Komodo dragons now scarier
This week, we reported on new epigenetic findings in memory formation as well as a dramatic spike in micromobility-related head injuries, so there's a whole lot of head-related science on the front burner these days. There were new findings regarding.....»»
Emotion in Robot Motion
An interview with choreoboticist Catie Cuan, Ph.D about teaching robots to move more naturally. The post Emotion in Robot Motion appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Get Apple"s latest Mac mini with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for just $799
Along with a $200 exclusive discount on Apple's upgraded M2 Mac mini with 16GB unified memory and 512GB of storage, shoppers can add three years of AppleCare for just $79.Get an M2 Mac mini, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $799.Retailing for $999, the $200 e.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro 14-inch with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD is on sale for a record low $1,749
A fresh M3 14-inch MacBook Pro price war has erupted, with the 1TB model equipped with 16GB unified memory now priced at a record low $1,749 thanks to a $250 price cut.Get a 1TB MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM for $1,749.Apple Authorized Resellers B&H Phot.....»»
LIMITED TIME DEAL: Get $400 off the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G85SB gaming monitor!
If you want a top-of-the-line gaming monitor, then don’t sleep on this deal for the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G85SB which is 33% off! The post LIMITED TIME DEAL: Get $400 off the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey G85SB gaming monitor! appeared first on Phandro.....»»
Waters along Bar Harbor, Acadia, home to billions of microplastics
Along the shores of Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and the Schoodic Peninsula are the vast, briny waters of Frenchman Bay. With 98 square miles of water and 39 islands, the bay is vital to shorebirds, fish, lobstermen and outdoor recreationists. Un.....»»
Forging of joined-up approach at COP29 and COP16 vital for urgent action for climate and nature, say scientists
World leaders must take advantage of a pivotal window of opportunity for forging a much-needed joined-up approach to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, say scientists from ZSL and York University. Without this, work on tackling either crisi.....»»
Aluminum scandium nitride films: Enabling next-gen ferroelectric memory devices
Imagine a thin film, just nanometers thick, that could store gigabytes of data—enough for movies, video games, and videos. This is the exciting potential of ferroelectric materials for memory storage. These materials have a unique arrangement of io.....»»
Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical a.....»»
FruitFlow: A new citizen science initiative unlocks orchard secrets
The "FruitWatch" initiative, a groundbreaking citizen science project, has significantly enhanced the accuracy of predicting flowering times for fruit trees across Great Britain. This improvement is vital for the agricultural sector, enabling better.....»»
Peeling back the genetic layers of stone fruit domestication
The Prunus genus, encompassing apricots, peaches, plums, and mei, is vital due to its economic and nutritional value. However, the genetic foundations of these species' shared and unique traits remain largely unexplored. This knowledge gap hinders ad.....»»
Flash deal: Apple"s M3 14-inch MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM drops to $1,549 today only
The best-selling 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is $250 off today only.Equipped with Apple's M3 chip, the 14-inch MacBook Pro has bump up to 16GB unified memory to aid in running apps and loading files.Normally $1,799, AppleInsi.....»»
Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory
For decades, scientists have been studying a group of unusual materials called multiferroics that could be useful for a range of applications including computer memory, chemical sensors and quantum computers......»»
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.....»»
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures, new research reveals
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the p.....»»
How to clean your computer monitor — the right way
Sometimes your computer monitor gets dirty. Here are tips on how to clean your screen and keep it clean. The vital element in monitor cleaning is patience......»»
Vitals app will make you wear the Apple Watch while you sleep
Apple Watch users will benefit from the Vitals app in watchOS 11, Apple's VP of Health has said, but it's something that will only really be useful when you sleep.The Vitals app in watchOS 11Apple has provided limited sleep tracking in the Apple Watc.....»»
Don’t sleep on these EXCLUSIVE OnePlus Prime Day deals!
OnePlus is running several Prime Day deals for its smartphones and tablets, so if you want to save money, don’t miss out on them! The post Don’t sleep on these EXCLUSIVE OnePlus Prime Day deals! appeared first on Phandroid. Prime Day i.....»»
Researchers discover novel deepwater renewal process in Lake Geneva
EPFL researchers have discovered that deepwater renewal in Lake Geneva in wintertime is not only due to vertical mixing. Instead, strong currents coming from the lake's Petit Lac basin and nearshore zones of the Grand Lac play a vital role......»»
Land protection initiatives reduced Amazon deforestation by up to 83%, new analysis finds
A new analysis shows that land protection initiatives in the Brazilian Legal Amazon (BLA) reduced deforestation by up to 83% between 2000 and 2010. Such impressive results highlight the vital role of land protection policies in achieving ambitious go.....»»