The IG Nobel Prize ceremony celebrated unusual scientific achievements, aiming to “make people laugh, then think.” Winners included a Japanese research team that discovered mammals can breathe through their anuses, potentially offering an alternative way to provide oxygen to critically ill patients. The team’s findings could have been life-saving during the Covid-19 pandemic. Other prize … Read more
The sun has been quite active this week, with powerful solar flares and geomagnetic storm possibilities on the forecast. A parade of solar activity continues to flow from the sun, increasing the chances of spotting the aurora across the United States this weekend. On Thursday morning, a sunspot region that had not yet been numbered … Read more
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created a new technique to mass produce pure metal nanowires, which can be used in next-generation electronics. The method uses atomic diffusion and ion beam irradiation to grow aluminum nanowires from single crystals. Mass production of nanowires has been challenging due to the difficulty of scaling while maintaining … Read more
Researchers at the University of Bonn have made a groundbreaking discovery about how our brains form memories. They found that specific brain cells, called concept neurons and location cells, play a crucial role in predicting whether we will successfully remember people and places. These neurons are located in the medial temporal lobe and parahippocampal cortex, … Read more
Legendary author Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan recently walked the red carpet for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere of their new film, The Life of Chuck. In an exclusive interview, we caught up with them to discuss their latest project and the status of their upcoming series adaptation of The Dark Tower. … Read more
Researchers from the University of Surrey have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for innovative treatments for dementia. By using advanced technology, they were able to increase the frequency of brain oscillations during REM sleep, which is crucial for memory and cognition. During REM sleep, brain activity slows down in patients with … Read more
Success is often tied to money and power, but what if I told you that the markers of success might be hiding in your everyday life? It’s easy to overlook our accomplishments, thinking they are too small or trivial. But, believe me, each achievement, no matter how tiny, is an indication you’re on the path … Read more
As we grow older, it’s common to feel like time is flying by. But why does this phenomenon occur? The answer lies in the way our minds process information. Our experience of time is highly flexible and subjective, influenced by factors such as the amount of new experiences we have and the vividness of our … Read more
Archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery that sheds light on humanity’s longstanding quest for immortality. A 2,000-year-old “elixir for immortality” was found in the tomb of a Western Han noble family in China’s Henan province. The liquid, which initially appeared to be wine, has been identified as an alchemist’s formulation containing potassium nitrate and alunite. … Read more
VirtualBox has released version 7.1, introducing significant updates and new features. The enhanced user interface offers a modern look and feel, with the option to choose between Basic and Experienced user levels, providing reduced or full UI functionality. Cloud VM management gets a boost with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) integration, featuring a performance dashboard that … Read more