Columbus, OH

Ask anyone around you – “Do you believe you have control over your actions?” The chances are high you’ll hear a resounding “Yes.” Most people cherish the idea that they are the architects of their destiny, exercising sovereignty over their personal decisions and their own free will.

"Humans don't have free will," according to decades of research by Stanford scientist

New research has revealed new insights into human embryonic development, showing that the duration of BMP signal exposure is key in determining cell fate during gastrulation, with potential applications in regenerative medicine. A research team from Rice University, led by Aryeh Warmflash, has advanced our understanding of the mechanisms that...

The Mysteries of Human Development: Researchers Decipher Key Developmental Signals

What truly defines our consciousness? How does it arise from mere biological processes? These questions have sparked countless debates and studies. Some fascinating new research in the quantum realm might bring a glimmer of light into this abyss of questions, potentially unraveling the enigma that is human consciousness. The mystery...

Quantum connection behind brain signals and human consciousness

In a study published today (22 August) in Cell Reports Physical Science, a team led by Dr Yoshikatsu Hayashi demonstrated that a simple hydrogel - a type of soft, flexible material - can learn to play the simple 1970s computer game ‘Pong’. The hydrogel, interfaced with a computer simulation of the classic game via a custom-built multi-electrode array, showed improved performance over time.

“Hydrogel Brain” Learns To Play Pong

The US Sun

YOU might be a genius if you can spot the rogue six hiding among the nines in less than ten seconds. You’ll need a 20/20 vision and a high IQ to find the odd number out in a crunch time. That’s because this specific puzzle has been designed to catch you out and see you fail. While it […]

You have the brain age of a 25-year-old if you can spot the rogue 6 hiding among the 9s in less than 10 seconds

Summary: Researchers have discovered a mutation in the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that enhances its ability to infect the central nervous system, potentially explaining neurological symptoms and “long COVID.”. The mutation was found to allow the virus to better infiltrate the brain, with implications for future treatments targeting COVID-19’s effects...

COVID’s Spike Protein Enhances Ability to Infect Brain

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Interesting Engineering

Featuring high-speed joints at 9 radians per second and wrists with a 300-degree range, the system excels in agile tasks.

Alex: New humanoid robot tackles dumbbells, dishes and diverse tasks like a pro

Entrepreneur

Most business leaders plan to use AI agents to automate tasks within the next few years.

'Human-Capable' AI Agents Will Change the Workforce Within 3 Years, According to a CEO Currently Creating the 'Perfect' AI Employee

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

North Carolina State

Cary, NC

Town Talks

A recent report by GOBankingRates highlights one of North Carolina’s towns as a standout in terms of safety and affordability. Cary, a thriving community in the Triangle area near Raleigh, has been ranked as the second-best city in the United States for its low cost of living and minimal crime rates.

North Carolina spot among the top safest + most affordable places to live in the US

Scientists have found human beings age faster at two points in their lives. A new study by Stanford University and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore showed that humans have two faster bursts of aging at a molecular level at the ages of 44 and again at 60. Research showed aging...

Research: Humans don’t age at consistent pace

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting a protective element in MS that could inspire new Alzheimer’s treatments. The study found that MS patients had 50% less amyloid plaque accumulation, a key...

Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?

Researchers from North Carolina State University have demonstrated miniature soft hydraulic actuators that can be used to control the deformation and motion of soft robots that are less than a millimeter thick. The researchers have also demonstrated that this technique works with shape memory materials, allowing users to repeatedly lock the soft robots into a desired shape and return to the original shape as needed.

3D-Printed Actuators Can Move, Lock Soft Robots into New Shapes

LiveScience

Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.

Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical data' in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

AI may predict a patient’s risk of mortality… but you still need protocols for how to act on that risk prediction, otherwise that alert just sits uselessly on your screen. AI may recommend more personalized treatment options… but no one is better than you to truly understand the patient and engage in shared decision making.

AI and Automation Can’t Solve Everything for Healthcare Providers

San Diego, CA

Summary: Researchers have uncovered critical insights into how autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may develop at early stages of brain formation. Using mouse models, the team discovered that environmental factors causing autism-like symptoms are linked to early changes in neurotransmitter activity in the brain. Specifically, they observed that a temporary switch...

Early Brain Changes May Trigger Autism

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100 Years of EEG: Transforming Brain Research

Summary: A century after the first human brainwave recording, EEG technology has revolutionized our understanding of brain function, particularly in diagnosing epilepsy. Experts now predict that...

100 Years of EEG: Transforming Brain Research

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