Sensory substitution devices translated basic faces and other shapes into auditory waveforms that blind and sighted subjects were trained to recognizeGenerated by DALL-E Neuroscientists have demonstrated that blind individuals use the same brain regions as sighted people to recognize basic faces, even when the facial information is presented through audio rather than the visual cortex....
The struggle is real: Sugar and fat form a dangerous diet duoDepositphotos It's not surprising that, overall, we consume excessive amounts of sugar. Researchers have discovered that when our craving for sweetness is satisfied, it is replaced by a sudden inclination for fatty foods, potentially disrupting metabolic functions and contributing to weight issues. Hormonal Mechanism Unveiled...
The first part(a) talks bout different ways electrodes are set up for deep brain stimulation (DBS). There are dark grey areas on the electrodes that can send electric signals. These electrodes can be designed with different spaces between them and different numbers and shapes. If the spaces between them are bigger, they can...
JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata participating in a ham radio session. Credit: NASA. Being a microgravity laboratory in orbit, the International Space Station accommodates experiments across diverse scientific domains. Additionally, it serves as a platform for educational initiatives designed to foster global interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among young individuals. The objective of...
A study has homed in on a flavanol in red wine called quercetin as potentially being the main culprit being the dreaded red wine headache. Credit: Pixaobat Throughout the history of alcohol consumption, individuals have grappled with the infamous side effects of the drug. Headaches and nausea commonly ensue after a few drinks, attributed to...
Credit: Unsplash Biotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the cosmetics industry in various ways, offering innovative solutions and addressing consumer demands for more effective, sustainable, and personalized products and yes, bring most extinted plants back to life. Bioactive Ingredients Biotechnology allows for the production of bioactive ingredients with higher efficacy. This includes bioengineered peptides, enzymes, and proteins...
The desirable substance, unless environmental stability is your preference. Credit: Energy. The common notion that oil is derived from decomposed dinosaurs, a belief often associated with pumping refined velociraptors into vehicles, is a prevalent misconception. Contrary to this widely held belief, fat does not originate from the remains of ancient dinosaurs. Geologist Reidar Müller from the...
New York City is sinking. Credit: Unsplash. Earlier this year, a satellite data-based study revealed that New York City is experiencing a notable sinking rate of 1-2 millimeters annually across the city, with varying rates in different urban areas. Although the weight of high-rise buildings is identified as a contributing factor, New York is not...
These isolated instances of elevated global temperatures are indicative of a larger overarching trend. Credit: Unsplash. In a concerning development late last week, global temperatures briefly surged past a critical benchmark that climate scientists had been dreading. Preliminary data suggests that on Friday, the mean global temperature likely exceeded a crucial threshold of 2°C (3.6°F)...
Credit: MIT News Engineers can create complex structures using 3D inkjet printing, crafting robotic grippers that blend softness and strength for safe human interaction. Traditionally, these printers use UV-cured resin, but slower-curing materials could get squished during the smoothing process. MIT, Inkbit, and ETH Zurich researchers devised an innovative 3D inkjet system. It employs computer vision...
