Science News
CERN measurement casts doubt on shocking W boson result
New Scientist - 25 Mar 2023 09:00
A 2022 measurement of the mass of the W boson threatened to upend particle physics as we know it, but new results from CERN indicate the standard model was right all along
How the Brain's Internal Compass Works
Neuroscience News - 25 Mar 2023 22:02
Findings shed new light on how the brain orients itself in changing environment, and how the natural navigation processes can diminish as a result of Alzheimer's disease.
"Biohybrid" Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
Neuroscience News - 25 Mar 2023 21:30
A newly developed neural implant can help restore limb function to those suffering from paralysis and other movement disorders. The device improves the connections between the brain and the paralyzed limbs.
Most detailed map of mouse brain includes 5200 different types of cell
New Scientist - 25 Mar 2023 17:00
Researchers have mapped cell types in a mouse's brain, which could help us pinpoint the cells to target when treating various medical conditions
Interactive Cinema: Viewer's Emotional Response Changes Movie's Storyline
Neuroscience News - 25 Mar 2023 16:48
A new movie adapts and changes its story based on the viewer's emotional response.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through March 25)
Singularity Hub - 25 Mar 2023 16:00
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OpenAI Connects ChatGPT to the Internet Kyle Wiggers | TechCrunch “[This week, OpenAI] launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot's functionality by granting it access to third-party kno...
Ancient humans may have cooked and eaten snails 170,000 years ago
New Scientist - 25 Mar 2023 14:00
Snail shell fragments found in a cave in South Africa appear to have been heated, providing the earliest evidence for humans eating snails
How do you decontaminate objects exposed to radioactivity?
Live Science - 25 Mar 2023 11:00
Can a person or object exposed to high radioactivity just take a shower with soap and water, or is more needed for decontamination?
Venus flytrap cyborg snaps shut with commands from a smartphone
New Scientist - 25 Mar 2023 10:00
Researchers created a plant-based robotic arm by connecting a Venus flytrap equipped with soft electrodes to a metallic structure and wirelessly commanding it to grab things