Credit: Pixaobay There has been a significant surge in deaths linked to the widely prescribed anxiety medication, pregabalin. In 2018, there were 187 fatalities related to pregabalin in England and Wales. However, by 2022, this number had more than doubled to 441 deaths associated with the drug. Recent media coverage has portrayed these deaths as indicating...
Credit: Pixaobay If you've had the opportunity to interact with Australia's renowned magpies, you're aware of their remarkable intelligence. With their distinctive black and white feathers, melodious calls, and intricate social interactions, magpies exhibit a level of avian cleverness that captivates both bird enthusiasts and researchers. However, what factors contribute to the success of these intelligent...
An artist's impression of a pair of supermassive black holes that have been locked in foreplay for 3 billion yearsNOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. daSilva/M. Zamani We've all experienced the regret of delaying action on someone special, but at least we can find solace in the fact that we didn't wait a quarter of all time that has ever...
The MoodCapture app could allow people with major depressive disorder to maintain control of their condition. Credit: Depositphotos Measuring the severity of major depression can be difficult for individuals experiencing it. However, in the near future, a smartphone app utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze facial expressions may provide insight into one's condition. Developed by scientists at...
Marlins can reach speeds of approximately 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour), suggesting the need to signal others in their path. Researchers believe that the distinct stripes of attacking marlins may serve as a cautionary signal to nearby marlins.Image credit: Alicia Burns (CC BY-SA) Marlins and sailfish are big predators in the sea...
SpaceX has used an unmodified smartphone to post to the X platform via Direct to Cell satellite technologyDepositphotos SpaceX and T-Mobile launched Direct to Cell Starlink satellites in January, aiming for universal coverage. This collaboration began with the Coverage Above and Beyond initiative in August 2022, aiming to provide phone connectivity everywhere by enabling LTE/5G...
Shadows cast during a partial eclipse. Image source: Yvonne Hanson/Shutterstock.com A recent study discovered that certain types of clouds vanish during solar eclipses, shedding light on why it happens. This finding might affect efforts to control the climate. During solar eclipses, people have noticed that regular cumulus clouds over land disappear quickly. The lead author of...
Young people today drink less alcohol than older generations like millennials, Gen X, and boomers. Scientists from Australia and Sweden wonder why, but they say we don’t have enough research yet to know for sure. Before, millennials got blamed for everything that declined, like department stores and cable TV. Now, attention is on the younger...
Approximately 90% of global trade goods are transported via shipping across oceans. Credit: Unsplash. A London-based climate tech startup, Seabound, introduced a pioneering carbon capture system aboard the Sounion Trader container ship, marking a significant step in decarbonizing shipping. During a two-month voyage from Turkey to the Persian Gulf, Seabound's experimental pilot project successfully captured 78...
Neuralink, spearheaded by Elon Musk, announces yet another significant stride forward in its advancements. Credit: JRdes/Shutterstock.com The first human recipient of Neuralink's innovative brain implant has reportedly achieved a significant milestone, demonstrating the ability to operate a computer mouse cursor solely with their thoughts. Update on Trial Progress Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, provided an update...
