Resume: Researchers found that a specific brain region, the mediodorsal thalamus, can cause feelings of paranoia. Aligning data from studies in monkeys and humans, they found that lesions in this brain region led to erratic behavior and increased perception of the volatility of the environment. The study provides a new framework for understanding human cognition … Read more
Image caption, Poppie Davies says she now wants to help others with alopecia Item information Author, Gemma Dunstan Role, BBC Wales Live 34 minutes ago When Poppie Davies’ hairdresser noticed a bald spot at the age of 16, it ended with her being unable to look in the mirror as she lost her hair to … Read more
Resume: Facial expressions influence the memory color effect, with angry and fearful faces being more strongly influenced than neutral faces. Participants perceived achromatic angry and fearful faces as red-yellow, indicating that expression influences color memory. This research highlights how emotions and memory color are linked. Future studies aim to investigate attention to different facial expressions … Read more
Resume: A new study describes how AI and computer simulations train robotic exoskeletons to help users conserve energy while walking, running and climbing stairs. This method eliminates the need for lengthy experiments involving humans and can be applied to a variety of devices. The breakthrough offers significant potential for helping people with mobility problems, improving … Read more
Airlines have told holidaymakers to show up at Birmingham Airport three hours early for their flights as huge queues continue to cause chaos. EasyJet passengers have been advised to arrive an hour later than if they were traveling from another UK airport following the disruption that started a week ago. It saw long queues snaking … Read more
Item information Author, Brendon Williams Role, BBC news Reporting from Anglesey June 12, 2024 Updated 3 hours ago Conor Fagan is living the dream. Although many of his friends chose to work in the trade, he wanted something different and at the age of 23 he has his own water sports business on a beach … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Airports have criticized the government’s sudden reintroduction of the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage last weekend. The Airport Operators Association (AOA) said it had left airports “frustrated” and created uncertainty and confusion for passengers as the busiest time of year approached. After installing high-tech new scanning equipment, … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Mitchell Labiak Role, Business reporter June 12, 2024 The British economy failed to grow in April after particularly wet weather put off shoppers and slowed construction. The official figures are what most economists expected and come after the fastest growth in two years from January to March, which … Read more
Image source, Shepherd’s grain Image caption, Jeremy Bunch, second from right, asks his farmers to use AI to guide their decisions Item information Author, Suzanne Bearne Role, Business reporter 7 hours ago Like the bosses of many food companies, Jeremy Bunch is concerned about the impact of climate change on his business. “The weather and … Read more
Item information Author, Brendon Williams Role, BBC news Reporting from Anglesey June 12, 2024 Updated 3 hours ago Conor Fagan is living the dream. Although many of his friends chose to work in the trade, he wanted something different and at the age of 23 he has his own water sports business on a beach … Read more