Gene therapy injection into the brain causes alcohol use disorder to stop in monkeys. A small study in monkeys shows that a single gene therapy injection can help treat people with alcohol use disorder who haven’t responded to other treatments. The therapy “resets” the brain’s reward system by increasing the production of dopamine, a feel-good … Read more
One New Jersey teenager used gene-editing technology called CRISPR to create a rice plant that can grow more easily and withstand harsh conditions. High school senior Nandini Rastogi, just 18 years old, showcased her breakthrough at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. She inserted growth-promoting properties into rice plants, making their biological processes active … Read more
A significant security loophole has been exploited in major browsers, including Safari, Google Chrome, and Firefox. This vulnerability, present for nearly two decades, allows hackers to infiltrate private networks, even those protected by firewalls. The issue stems from how these browsers process queries to a 0.0.0.0 IP address. These queries are redirected to other IP … Read more
For many photography enthusiasts, buying an all-rounding mirrorless camera makes sense – these devices can handle most popular genres and allow you to try new subjects and styles. One of the best all-rounder cameras on the market is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. This superb camera handles well, with its updates and modern features … Read more
Tesla has been rolling out its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised version, v12.5, to vehicles with the newer HW4 computer. This week, those with HW3-equipped vehicles should receive the update, although CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the team is still working on it. Musk explained that the FSD Supervised version going out to … Read more
Olympics crowns the world’s strongest man, but weightlifting’s lasting problem endures. Lasha Talakhadze is now unbeaten in nine years, but the sport has sanctioned 565 weightlifters for doping offences over a decade. The Georgian weightlifter admits he can’t remember what it was like to lose, just as his rivals have seemingly lost all knowledge of … Read more
A lesser-known compound found in cannabis plants called cannabigerol (CBG) has been gaining attention for its potential health benefits. The first human clinical trial testing CBG’s impact on anxiety and stress has shown promising results among 34 healthy participants. Participants who took a tincture of CBG reported reduced feelings of anxiety and stress one hour … Read more
A passionate discussion about SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the future of space exploration! It seems like there are two main perspectives here: one is enthusiastic about Elon Musk’s vision for space travel and exploration, while the other is critical of his methods and the challenges faced by SpaceX. The pro-Musk argument emphasizes his innovative approach … Read more
The idea of “openness” in technology has been in the spotlight lately. Many people are looking for alternative software that’s free and open source because they don’t want to rely on big companies like Microsoft or Google. Some popular open-source alternatives include: * PhotoPrism: A photo management tool that lets you store your photos safely … Read more
Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights The biggest meteor shower of 2024 is expected to peak on Sunday night, coinciding with a rare showing of the northern lights. The Perseid meteor shower has been visible since mid-July but will reach its peak on the night of August 11, with up to 100 … Read more