Researchers demonstrated that humans can perceive water temperature through sound, an ability likely developed through exposure, suggesting potential for new sensory brain maps and advanced perceptual skills. Researchers from the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology (BCT Institute) at Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) have uncovered a largely overlooked perceptual...

“Hearing” Temperature – Scientists Uncover a New Layer of Human Perception

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Language enables people to transmit thoughts to each other because each person’s brain responds similarly to the meaning of words. In our newly published research, my colleagues and I developed a framework to model the brain activity of speakers as they engaged in face-to-face conversations. We recorded the electrical...

AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations

A monthly treatment can not only extend the lifespan of mice but also help them maintain good health and vitality well into old age. Researchers found that removing certain inflammation-causing cells from mice every month, starting in their middle age, not only extended their lifespans but also improved their heart health and overall physical function throughout their lives. This method shows promise for extending the period of good health as mice age, potentially pointing to new aging treatments for humans.

Longevity Breakthrough: New Treatment Extends Lifespan and Enhances Physical Function

Columbia researchers found that bacteria create temporary, free-floating genes outside their genome, a breakthrough that could reshape genetics and gene therapy. Since the genetic code was first deciphered in the 1960s, our genes have appeared like an open book. By interpreting our chromosomes as linear sequences of letters, akin to sentences in a novel, we can identify the genes within our genome and understand how changes in a gene’s code influence health.

“Alien Biology” Discovered: Bacteria’s Floating Genes Leave Scientists Baffled

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: The air around us is thick with radio frequency signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G networks. These standards are excellent for transmitting data but also represent an untapped energy source. Researchers have developed a new technology to harvest ambient or 'waste' RF signals and use them to power small electronic devices.

Researchers develop new battery-free technology that draws power out of thin air

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Recent research on phages—bacteria-infecting viruses—reveals that the number and interactions of phages during infection impact their entry into host cells, influenced by the cell’s electrophysiology. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding phage behavior and its implications for biotechnology. Researchers have studied the process by which phages—viruses...

The Tug-of-War Inside Bacteria: New Study Sheds Light on Viral Infection Mechanisms

LJI researchers develop innovative technique to assess immune memory and SARS-CoV-2 reactions in the upper respiratory tract. Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have conducted the first comprehensive study of immune cell memory in the upper airways of adult volunteers. In their analysis, they identified “tissue resident” memory cells, which are prepared to protect the airways against SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory infections.

How Your Nose Fights Infection: Scientists Unveil Hidden Immune Defenders in the Upper Airways

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electronics within 10 to 20 years.

Unique transistor 'could change the world of electronics' thanks to nanosecond-scale switching speeds and refusal to wear out

Seismologists measure tremors from distances up to 5000 km away. On September 16, 2023, a massive wave struck a fjord on Greenland’s east coast, leaving evidence of flooding up to 200 meters (650 feet) high in some areas. Researchers, led by Angela Carrillo Ponce from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), have analyzed seismic data from earthquake monitoring stations worldwide and uncovered another remarkable event. The megatsunami triggered a standing wave that oscillated back and forth in the narrow, uninhabited Dickson Fjord for over a week. The international team has published their findings in the journal The Seismic Records.

650 Feet High: The Megatsunami That Rocked Greenland’s East Coast

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered an intriguing rock on Mars, named Cheyava Falls, showcasing potential signs of ancient life due to its unique chemical signatures and structural features. This finding, supported by the presence of organic compounds and distinct color patterns suggestive of microbial activity, fuels ongoing research to...

Astonishing Evidence of Life Discovered on Mars by NASA’s Perseverance Rover

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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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I’ve always been intrigued by the ocean, drawn to its mystery and sheer immensity. So I was excited when, in 2019, I identified a topic for my postgraduate studies that gave me a chance to work aboard South Africa’s polar supply and research vessel, the SA Agulhas II.

Seasickness: we built a digital monitoring system on a South African research ship to help manage it

Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers designed to address future data transfer challenges anticipated with the rise of quantum computing. Physicists at the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new generation of specialty optical fibers...

Physicists Develop Next-Gen Optical Fibers for Future Quantum Data Transfer

As the world becomes increasingly fascinated by quantum computing’s potential, a new generation of learners is emerging, eager to grasp the fundamentals of this revolutionary technology. At the heart of this pursuit lies the development of quantum programming languages designed to simplify the complexities of quantum computing and make it accessible to a broader audience.

Quantum Programming Languages For Learners

Physicists have made significant strides in understanding warm dense matter using the European XFEL, observing its transformation under intense X-ray pulses. The properties of warm dense matter have until recently been little known. Now, thanks to the use of X-ray lasers, physicists are gaining more and more information about this important but still mysterious state of matter. The first comprehensive observations of ionization processes in warm dense matter, carried out at the European X-ray Free-Electron Laser (European XFEL), have just been presented in one of the most prestigious physics journals.

Two Mile Long X-Ray Laser Opens New Windows Into a Mysterious State of Matter

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its list of AI/machine learning-enabled medical devices. The list now includes 950 of these devices, according to the agency. It is compiled from publicly available FDA summaries and AI/machine learning-specific product codes, as well as information in the FDA's publicly available resources and in materials published by manufacturers.

FDA updates its list of AI, machine learning-enabled medical devices

NASA is contemplating bringing astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams home from the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon and flying the Boeing Starliner back empty. There’s just one problem: Boeing removed the Starliner’s autonomous undocking feature from its software. The aerospace manufacturer wants to push a software update to the spacecraft in orbit, but NASA fears it could do more damage.

Boeing's latest software update could leave the Starliner unable to dock on its own

The food industry can decide which substances are considered “generally recognized as safe” due to gaps in FDA oversight. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of the U.S. food supply, including setting nutrition labeling standards, collaborating with companies on food recalls, and addressing foodborne illness outbreaks. However, a recent article in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that the FDA has adopted a more hands-off stance regarding the safety of food additives and certain ingredients already in use.

A Legal Loophole Is Allowing Companies To Include Unsafe Ingredients in US Foods

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Precise and Scarless DNA Editing: New CRISPR Method Enables Unmatched Efficiency

A new CRISPR-Cas9 based method called SEED/Harvest integrates the Single-Strand Annealing repair pathway to modify the genome of fruit flies more efficiently and without residual damage....

Precise and Scarless DNA Editing: New CRISPR Method Enables Unmatched Efficiency

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