The neurons that make you feel hangry
Brain area that stimulates appetite could be a target for eating-disorder therapies. Enlarge (credit: warrenrandalcarr via Getty Images) Maybe it starts with a low-energy feeling, or maybe you’re getting a little crank.....»»
Ancient technology turns plant-based cheese into "something we want to eat"
To produce plant-based cheeses that feel and taste like dairy cheese, scientists have their sights set on fermentation. In a new research result, University of Copenhagen scientists demonstrate the potential of fermentation for producing climate-frie.....»»
Russia talks a big future in space while its overall budget is quietly cut
The presentation had something of the feel of a Potemkin Village. Enlarge / Russia outlined a plan for future spaceflight activities this week. (credit: IAC/Roscosmos) The leader of Russia's space corporation, Yuri Boris.....»»
It looks like another Netflix price hike could be coming
According to the latest rumors, it seems that Netflix is getting ready to increase its prices again. The post It looks like another Netflix price hike could be coming appeared first on Phandroid. It didn’t feel too long ago that Netflix.....»»
Wildfires upend Indigenous Canadians" balance with nature
Adrienne Jerome is heartbroken. Her house survived Canada's record wildfires this year, but everything that made her and many other Indigenous people in the area feel at home—the spruce forests that enveloped her town, providing not just food but p.....»»
How Insect Brains Melt and Rewire During Metamorphosis
Do fruit flies remember their larval lives? To find out, scientists made the neurons inside larvae glow, then tracked how they reshuffled as they formed adult brains......»»
New UK report shows voters prioritize respect
Authored by Professor Marc Stears (UCL Political Science) and Luke Tryl, Director of More in Common, The Respect Agenda finds that much of the public feel their concerns are overlooked. Many are frustrated by how those in power seem indifferent to wo.....»»
New ChromeOS update for Chromebooks makes it feel more like Android
Google is introducing Material You to Chromebooks for a more stylish, dynamic look......»»
Executives feel more psychologically safe taking risks at work than employees
New survey data from Wiley suggest workers are far less likely than their managers and senior-level executives to feel psychologically safe taking risks at work. The findings from the latest Wiley Workplace Intelligence report show a particularly wid.....»»
Many Appalachian teens feel lack of control over college access, study suggests
High school students in poor, rural Appalachian areas face several obstacles in attaining a college education. One of those impediments may be their own sense of powerlessness over their academic futures, according to new research published in The Ca.....»»
Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard University have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury. The neuroscientists have shown t.....»»
I heard Alexa speak like a trusted friend and I don"t know how to feel
Hearing the new Alexa voice in person is making me ponder a "Her" voice assistant future.....»»
Researchers develop biodegradable optical fiber to measure or modulate electrical current in the body
Electrical signals control a vast number of activities in the human body, from exchanges of messages between brain neurons and stimulation of the heart muscle to the impulses that enable hands and feet to move, among many other examples. To monitor o.....»»
Safer neighborhoods may mitigate risk of child abuse
Researchers have long suspected that neighborhoods can be a source of risk or protection for child well-being. A new Rutgers study supports this assumption and finds that when parents feel higher levels of stress or hopelessness about their surroundi.....»»
Tiny sea creatures reveal the ancient origins of neurons
A study in the journal Cell sheds new light on the evolution of neurons, focusing on the placozoans, a millimeter-sized marine animal. Researchers at the Center for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona find evidence that specialized secretory cells found.....»»
watchOS 10 comes to Apple Watch with new watch faces, widgets, redesigned apps, more
Ready to make your Apple Watch feel brand new? That’s what watchOS 10 will do for you, and the software update is now available to everyone. more….....»»
Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn"t lead to poor decision making, says study
When people feel that their resources are scarce—that they don't have enough money or time to meet their needs—they often make decisions that favor short-term gains over long-term benefits. Because of that, researchers have argued that scarcity p.....»»
Apple’s new Lightning to USB-C adapter costs more than just buying a USB-C cable
The transition to USB-C isn't actually going to be painful – but Apple's going to offer adapters to make people feel confident about buying an iPhone 15......»»
CISOs need to be forceful to gain leverage in the boardroom
Over 70% of CISOs feel that the importance of information security is not recognised by senior leadership, according to BSS. The CISOs said their top four highest investment priorities in 2023 are change management (35%), information security resilie.....»»
Starfield gets the most mileage out of an overused sci-fi trend
A recent trend in sci-fi storytelling is already starting to feel overused, but Starfield understands how to use that concept to make its story more impactful......»»
CISOs and board members work more closely than ever before
73% of board members believe they face the risk of a major cyber attack in the next 12 months, a notable increase from 65% in 2022, according to Proofpoint. Likewise, 53% feel unprepared to cope with a targeted attack, up from 47% the previous year......»»