To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain
The basic urge to pee is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. Enlarge (credit: Estradaanton/Getty Images) You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower.....»»
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To pee or not to pee? That is a question for the bladder—and the brain
The basic urge to pee is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. Enlarge (credit: Estradaanton/Getty Images) You’re driving somewhere, eyes on the road, when you start to feel a tingling sensation in your lower.....»»
The Delhi heat wave is testing the limits of human endurance: Other hot countries should beware and prepare
Delhi is reeling from the most extreme heat wave India has ever seen. While the record-breaking maximum recorded temperature of 52.9°C has been called into question by India's Meteorological Department, it's entirely possible. The city has been swel.....»»
Journalists “deeply troubled” by OpenAI’s content deals with Vox, The Atlantic
"Alarmed" writers unions question transparency of AI training deals with ChatGPT maker. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Wednesday, Axios broke the news that OpenAI had signed deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media that.....»»
When to say goodbye? Survey sheds light on difficult decisions for dog owners
Deciding when it's time to say goodbye to a beloved furry friend is never easy, even when the animal in question may be suffering from low quality of life due to age or illness. The question for many dog owners remains—how do you know when it's tim.....»»
Is your coffee "not hot" or "cold"? Observing how the brain processes negated adjectives
Negating an adjective by placing 'not' in front of it affects the way our brains interpret its meaning, mitigating but not entirely inverting our interpretation of its definition. In a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, Arianna.....»»
Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Activision over Call of Duty’s role
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
Lawsuit argues Call of Duty helped cause the Uvalde school shooting
Suit: Activision is "manipulating players' brain chemistry," ignoring "use by minors." Enlarge / Is this an aspirational image for mass shooters? (credit: Activision) The families of multiple victims of the 2022 mass sho.....»»
The Unistellar Odyssey smart telescope made me question what stargazing means
The age-old pursuit of looking at the heavens is finally getting an upgrade. Enlarge / The Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro and the Unistellar Odyssey Pro. (credit: Tim Stevens) It's been 300 years since Galileo and Isaac Newton sta.....»»
Paper proposes a unified account of Darwinism"s varieties
A new paper published in The Quarterly Review of Biology examines the question of what Darwinism is and how its nonscientific uses relate to the scientific theory of evolution......»»
Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Precision expects its minimally invasive brain implant to hit the market next year. Enlarge / Each of Precision's microelectrode arrays comprises 1,024 electrodes ranging in diameter from 50 to 380 microns, connected to a customi.....»»
Scientists uncover a multibillion-year epic written into the chemistry of life
The origin of life on Earth has long been a mystery that has eluded scientists. A key question is how much of the history of life on Earth is lost to time. It is quite common for a single species to "phase out" using a biochemical reaction, and if th.....»»
Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Family infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat, CDC says.....»»
Device Decodes ‘Internal Speech’ in the Brain
Technology that enables researchers to interpret brain signals could one day allow people to talk using only their thoughts.....»»
Havana Syndrome: We Don’t Need to Choose between Brain Injury and ‘Mass Hysteria’
Puzzling Havana Syndrome injuries that have afflicted U.S. diplomats may have a more complicated explanation than solely pulsed microwaves or mass psychology.....»»
Bilingual Brain-Reading Implant Decodes Spanish and English
A first-of-a-kind AI system enables a person with paralysis to communicate in two languages.....»»
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is optimizing his brain health. Here are his 5 tips for improving yours.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is optimizing his brain health. Here are his 5 tips for improving yours......»»
Artificial intelligence resolves conflicts impeding animal behavior research
Artificial intelligence software has been developed to rapidly analyze animal behavior so that behaviors can be more precisely linked to the activity of individual brain circuits and neurons, researchers in Seattle report......»»
A cheap Samsung phone crushed its biggest rival in this camera test
Ready to buy the Galaxy A55, but wondering if the cheaper Galaxy A35's camera is just as good? We've answered the question in our extensive test......»»
Family stricken with rare brain worms after eating undercooked bear
In the parasite vs. bear vs. human battle, the grizzly parasite comes out on top. Enlarge / American black bear seen along the Red Rock Parkway inside Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada. (credit: Getty | Artur Widak).....»»
Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence......»»