Resume: Researchers developed an AI model of the fruit fly’s brain to understand how vision drives behavior. By genetically silencing specific visual neurons and observing behavioral changes, they trained the AI to accurately predict neural activity and behavior. Their findings show that combinations of multiple neurons, rather than individual types, process visual data in a … Read more
BBC News at Six has left viewers confused after an Apprentice finalist appeared on the show to discuss how he was affected by the inflation figures. Reporters visited East Sussex to talk to ordinary families about how inflation has affected their finances. While the figure has fallen to a three-year low (2.3 percent), families across … Read more
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 looks to be one of the most exciting action games to come out this year. Ahead of its launch on September 9, 13 years after the first installment came out, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have revealed all the multiplayer options included in the surprisingly meaty package, and we’ve had … Read more
“These integrated retirement communities [IRCs] fill the gap between the family home and the nursing home,” says Tom Scaife, head of seniors housing at Knight Frank. “I visit so many 80-year-olds who live in one room of their London townhouse because they can’t walk up the stairs. We are failing a generation if we do … Read more
Item information Author, Ben Chu Role, BBC Verify May 22, 2024 Updated 6 hours ago On the day Rishi Sunak called an election for July and the latest figures showed inflation was falling, the government spoke about its record on the economy. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made a number of claims on BBC Radio 4 on … Read more
Image source, Getty Images May 23, 2024 07:31 BST Updated 4 hours ago A cap on veterinary prescription costs is among the measures the UK Competition Authority is considering as it investigates the sector. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is continuing a formal investigation into the veterinary market amid concerns that pet owners are … Read more
Image source, Clark Hoefnagels Image caption, Clark Hoefnagels has developed an AI-powered tool that recognizes scam emails Item information Author, Jane Wakefield Role, Technology reporter 8 hours ago When Clark Hoefnagels’ grandmother was scammed out of $27,000 last year, he felt compelled to do something about it. “I felt like my family was vulnerable and … Read more
Image source, Clark Hoefnagels Image caption, Clark Hoefnagels has developed an AI-powered tool that recognizes scam emails Item information Author, Jane Wakefield Role, Technology reporter 6 hours ago When Clark Hoefnagels’ grandmother was scammed out of $27,000 last year, he felt compelled to do something about it. “I felt like my family was vulnerable and … Read more
Resume: Researchers have developed a new approach to muscle control using light instead of electricity. This optogenetic technique provides more precise muscle control and significantly reduces fatigue in mice. Although not currently feasible in humans, this approach could revolutionize prosthetics and help people with reduced limb function. Key Facts: Optogenetic muscle stimulation provides more precise … Read more
New research shows that the Sun’s magnetic field originates near the surface and not deep within the star. . This upends decades of prevailing scientific thinking, which placed the field more than 130,000 miles below the surface of the sun. It also brings us closer to understanding the nature of the Sun’s magnetic field, which … Read more