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Where did the idea of the 'wicked stepmother' come from?
Live Science - 23 Oct 2022 11:00
Many fairytales have an evil stepmother who is determined to ruin the lives of her stepchildren. But what are the roots of this age-old trope?
Hypnotherapy app eases irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in six weeks
New Scientist - 23 Oct 2022 19:00
Users of the Nerva app saw their IBS symptoms decrease in severity, however, the trial didn't compare the app's efficacy against standard treatments
People who use cannabis may experience more pain after surgery
New Scientist - 23 Oct 2022 21:15
A study of nearly 35,000 people who underwent various surgeries found that those who used cannabis in the month prior reported higher pain levels after their procedures
Cannabis Use Increases Pain After Surgery
Neuroscience News - 23 Oct 2022 22:06
Cannabis users experienced 14% more pain in the first 24 hours following surgery than non-cannabis users. Additionally, cannabis users consumed 7% more opioids post surgery.
Being Stressed Out Before You Get COVID Increases Your Chances of Long COVID
Neuroscience News - 23 Oct 2022 23:26
Those with pre-existing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and distress caused by loneliness are at 50% increased risk of developing Long-COVID following coronavirus infection.
A Nearby Star Has Completely Blasted Away the Atmosphere From its Planet
Universe Today - 23 Oct 2022 05:57
What if you placed an Earth-sized planet in a close orbit around an M-dwarf star? It’s more than an academic question since M dwarfs are the most numerous stars we know. A group of astronomers studying the planet GJ 12...
Snacking on Almonds Boosts Gut Health
Neuroscience News - 23 Oct 2022 23:46
Consuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.
Materials Made of Mechanical Neural Networks Can Learn to Adapt Their Physical Properties
Singularity Hub - 23 Oct 2022 16:00
A new type of material can learn and improve its ability to deal with unexpected forces thanks to a unique lattice structure with connections of variable stiffness, as described in a new paper by my colleagues and me. Th...
Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised
Digital Trends - 23 Oct 2022 15:00
Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
Microsoft says this is the ultimate measure of employee productivity (is it nonsense?)
ZDNet - 23 Oct 2022 14:00
Sometimes, there's a distressing lack of imagination in assessing employee performance.
How U.S. Supply Chain Sway Throttles China's Chip Development
Wall Street Journal - 23 Oct 2022 14:00
New U.S. export restrictions are targeting areas including semiconductor design and essential manufacturing equipment.
#MeToo in space: We must address the potential for sexual harassment and assault away from Earth
SPACE.com - 23 Oct 2022 13:00
The realities of sexuality and intimacy in space are mostly omitted from discussions of human factors associated with working and living in space.
Forged Galileo manuscript leads experts to controversial book he secretly wrote
SPACE.com - 23 Oct 2022 12:00
A manuscript attributed to Galileo Galilei found to be a forgery in August has led to the discovery that a different, controversial book was authored by the celebrated Italian astronomer.
50,000-year-old DNA reveals the first-ever look at a Neanderthal family
Live Science - 23 Oct 2022 12:00
A new genetic analysis of 50,000-year-old Neanderthal remains found in a Siberian cave reveals that these humans traveled in small, family-oriented groups.
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: The go-to cheap tablet
Pocket-lint - 23 Oct 2022 09:00
The Amazon Fire 7 remains one of the most affordable tablets you can buy, giving easy access to the latest entertainment services. It's housed in a
Heardle today, October 23: Answer, hints, and help for song of the day (Sunday)
Digital Trends - 23 Oct 2022 08:30
Are you struggling to guess the Heardle for October 23? Would you like an assist? Read our clues to help guess today's song.
Watch scientists turn pure water into metal
BGR - 23 Oct 2022 02:15
What if we could create metal made of water? Pure water itself is almost perfect as an insulator. Water found naturally in the world is a perfect conduit for electricity due to the impurities and minerals found within it...
Report offers wide-ranging recommendations on space safety
Space News - 23 Oct 2022 00:40
A new report by The Aerospace Corporation calls for a more holistic approach to space safety, from avoiding collisions in orbit to cybersecurity. The post Report offers wide-ranging recommendations on space safety appear...
'Rick and Morty:' When Can We Watch Season 6, Episode 7? - CNET
CNET - 23 Oct 2022 00:35
The Adult Swim show is on hiatus. Here's when we can resume watching season 6.
Apple's new products leave us slightly perplexed [The CultCast]
Cult of Mac - 23 Oct 2022 00:00
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: For once, Apple’s new products leave us scratching our heads more than reaching for our wallets. We let loose our first impressions of this week’s new iPads, the surprisingly aff...
Apple's next Mac Pro could feature an M2 chip with up to 48 CPU cores
Engadget - 23 Oct 2022 23:57The Forgotten Pontiac Concept Car That Still Looks Futuristic Today
Slash Gear - 23 Oct 2022 23:55
The 1980s were a wild time for automotive experimentation, and Pontiac was one of many automakers that introduced an oddly prescient car concept.