China’s BeiDou navigation system has finally caught up with the US’ GPS in terms of reach and accuracy. After more than 30 years of development, Beijing is now eager to chip away at GPS’s dominance globally. The Chinese government wants BeiDou to appeal to international users, making it a credible alternative. To achieve this goal, … Read more
A study on rats raised on a high-fat diet found that they gained weight, experienced metabolic changes, and developed reduced insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance. The rats also exhibited enhanced odor-aversion memory, which corresponded to increased neurotransmission in specific areas of the amygdala and hippocampus. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research, aimed … Read more
Stephen King has given his seal of approval to a new movie adaptation of one of his books, calling it “one of the good ones”. The film, based on King’s novella “The Life of Chuck”, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Mike Flanagan, who previously adapted King’s novels “Gerald’s Game” and “Doctor … Read more
Scientists at the University of College London have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing the first crystal structure of an alternative DNA shape from the insulin gene. This breakthrough could lead to new insights into diabetes treatment. DNA is typically formed of two strands that wind around each other, known as a double helix. However, researchers … Read more
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to make sound waves travel only in one direction, a breakthrough that could have significant implications for electromagnetic wave technology. The team, led by Professor Nicolas Noiray, has published their findings in Nature Communications. In most cases, sound and light waves propagate in both forward and backward … Read more
Are you tired of TeamViewer’s personal-use restrictions? Fear not, as RustDesk 1.3.0 has arrived as an open-source alternative. This app allows remote control and screen sharing across major platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS (with limitations for iPhone/iPad). The client works seamlessly, offering features like: * View and control remote devices with one app … Read more
Scientists at Cognigenics have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their research, published in Genomic Psychiatry, shows that an RNA-based therapy called COG-201 can improve memory and reduce anxiety in animal models. COG-201 targets the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor, which plays a crucial role in regulating mood, anxiety, and … Read more
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched an investigation into Twitter’s use of European users’ data to train its AI chatbot, Grok. The probe follows a court proceeding earlier this week, which saw Twitter agree to suspend data processing for Grok training and commit to deleting any collected data. However, the DPC confirmed that … Read more
Mike Flanagan has offered an update on his adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novels for television, including two standalone films set within the universe. The project, which has been in development for some time, is still moving forward despite Flanagan’s recent work on other projects. In a profile interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Flanagan shared … Read more
AT&T has taken legal action against Broadcom, alleging that the silicon-and-software shop is refusing to honor a contract extension for VMware support services. The telecom giant claims it paid for perpetual licenses and support under a deal that ends on September 8, with an option to extend the agreement for two years provided it activates … Read more