A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found a link between higher IQs in high school and moderate or heavy drinking later in life. Researchers analyzed data from over 8,200 Wisconsin high school seniors and discovered that each point increase in IQ was associated with a 1.6% rise in moderate or heavy drinking. … Read more
A team of Chinese researchers has successfully executed a quantum attack on widely used encryption algorithms, posing a “real and substantial threat” to sectors like banking and military. The attack was conducted using the D-Wave Advantage quantum computer, which was initially designed for non-cryptographic applications. The researchers targeted three specific algorithms – Present, Gift-64, and … Read more
Researchers from security firm ESET have discovered two sophisticated toolsets used by a nation-state hacking group, possibly from Russia, to steal data from air-gapped devices. The device collection was created in 2019 and targeted a South Asian embassy in Belarus, while a second toolkit infected a European Union government organization three years later. The toolkits … Read more
The human mind has a tendency to interpret, analyze, and judge things, rather than being present in the moment. This thinking mind constructs narratives and projects into the future, making it difficult to find simplicity in our thoughts. However, embracing simplicity can be achieved through mindfulness practices. In Buddhist teachings, this tendency is known as … Read more
New research from the University of Copenhagen challenges the idea that digital technology “steals” our attention by highlighting the brain’s reward system as the primary driver of attention shifts. The study found that people consistently choose tasks with the highest perceived reward over habitual actions, even when faced with conflicting habits. In a series of … Read more
A team of scientists at the University of Arizona has developed a groundbreaking microscope that allows them to observe electrons in real time. The “atomicroscope” uses ultrafast laser pulses to control electrons, capturing their movements at timescales measured in attoseconds. This innovation opens up new frontiers for research in physics and materials science, providing unprecedented … Read more
Developing new therapeutics is an expensive and time-consuming process that often takes 10-15 years and costs up to $2 billion. Most drug candidates fail during clinical trials, making it a high-risk venture. However, recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) hold promise for improving therapeutic development. Large language models (LLMs), particularly transformer-based models, have shown exceptional … Read more
A recent study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience has shed light on the genetic factors associated with misophonia, a condition that triggers intense emotional reactions to certain sounds. The research found significant correlations between misophonia and anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), tinnitus, and personality traits. The study used genome-wide association data from large-scale sources like … Read more
The largest storm in our Solar System, Jupiter’s Giant Red Spot (GRS), has long fascinated astronomers with its massive size and mysterious behavior. Recent Hubble Space Telescope observations have revealed that the GRS not only changes size but also appears to be “jiggling.” New imagery taken over 90 days shows the GRS behaving like a … Read more
If you’re someone who always keeps their phone on silent, you might be exhibiting certain traits that psychology can explain. Here are seven common characteristics among silent phone users: 1) You value focus and productivity. Silent phone users prioritize tasks and meetings over incoming calls or messages, suggesting a strong ability to prioritize and complete … Read more