Image caption, Single mum Zoe Godrich says ‘the life just got sucked out of me’, in attempt to deal with isolation issues Item information Author, Zoe Conway Role, BBC News correspondent 6 hours ago Every two weeks, Zoe Godrich scrapes the black mold from the walls of her children’s bedrooms. She says her house now … Read more
Resume: Researchers developed ConVERGD, a tool for precise manipulation of specific cell subpopulations, improving research into cellular diversity. The study demonstrated the utility of ConVERGD by identifying a subpopulation of norepinephrine neurons associated with anxiety. This innovative approach could impact research and treatment in several areas. Key Facts: Precision tools: ConVERGD enables precise targeting and … Read more
Resume: A new study shows how our brains distinguish between music and speech using simple acoustic parameters. Researchers found that slower, steady sounds are perceived as music, while faster, irregular sounds are perceived as speech. These insights could optimize therapeutic programs for language disorders such as aphasia. The research provides a deeper insight into auditory … Read more
Passengers on board a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida had a terrifying experience when they were told to prepare for an emergency landing on water. Flight NK270 had to return to its original destination, Montego Bay, shortly after takeoff on Saturday due to a “suspected mechanical problem,” CBS News reported. Video from the … Read more
Image caption, SunExpress defended the captain’s decision, saying it could not guarantee a nut-free environment on its flight to Dalaman Item information Author, Vincent McAviney Role, BBC London 4 hours ago A freelance BBC weather presenter says she was kicked off a flight from London Gatwick to Turkey after asking passengers not to eat peanuts. … Read more
Image source, Nathan Wilkins Item information Author, Natalie Sherman Role, Business reporter, BBC News 4 hours ago When Nathan Wilkins moved back in with his mother and sister in 2019, he hoped it would help him save money to buy a house. But in the years since, the U.S. housing market has been transformed by … Read more
Resume: A new study shows that the brain prioritizes remembering images that are more difficult to explain. Researchers used a computational model and behavioral experiments to show that scenes that were difficult for the model to reconstruct were more memorable for participants. This finding helps explain why certain visual experiences stick in our memory. The … Read more
An eccentric engineer has converted a Henry Hoover vacuum cleaner into a mini motorcycle, but he admits it doesn’t handle corners well. Systems engineer Allan Gallop, 35, from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, worked with a team of enthusiasts to fit the broken device with a two-stroke 50cc engine, handlebars and new wheels. Now the updated machine … Read more
Resume: Researchers developed a method to measure synaptic strength, precision of plasticity and information storage in the brain. Using information theory, researchers discovered that synapses can store ten times more information than previously thought. The findings advance the understanding of learning, memory and how these processes evolve or deteriorate. This breakthrough could stimulate research into … Read more
Train tickets from London to Scotland are becoming more expensive than flights, according to an analysis by The Telegraph. Traveling by train from the capital to Scottish destinations is on average £161 more expensive than flying, the fares suggest. The news comes after years of public debate about the costs of flying between major Scottish … Read more