A hunger protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice
Boosting levels of protein ACBP spurred the mice to eat and gain weight. It is unclear if any drugs based on the protein might help people with anorexia.
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NASA delays Boeing Starliner return flight again amid ‘major discussion’ about astronaut safety
NASA has once again pushed back the deadline for when the troubled Boeing Starliner spacecraft must leave the International Space Station. The agency expects to be ready to conduct a flight readiness review as soon as the end of next…
New research connects dark personality traits with political violence in multiple countries
Political violence has increasingly become a troubling feature in democracies worldwide, from the storming of the U.S. Capitol to assassination attempts against political figures in Brazil and Argentina. This rising tide of violence underscores the importance of understanding its root…
Valve’s bespoke Steam Deck OS will be officially available on Asus’ ROG Ally
Enlarge / Getting this photo took a lot of effort with unofficial ISOs that won’t be necessary in the future. (credit: Kevin Purdy) In our review of the Asus ROG Ally last year, many of our complaints centered on having…
Galadriel and Sauron meet in single combat in final Rings of Power S2 trailer
Morfydd Clark stars as Galadriel in the second season of Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Fans eager to see a Galadriel/Sauron reunion in the second season of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power…
Perseid meteor shower rains ‘shooting stars’ over Stonehenge in glorious astrophotography image
A UK-based astrophotographer captured this stunning composite image of the Perseid meteor shower raining “shooting stars” over Stonehenge.
Mpox outbreak in Africa could swell into a pandemic — here’s how we stop it
Getting the mpox outbreak in Africa under control will be a challenge, but there are tools available to do it.
Higher blood interferon-gamma levels are associated with later suicidal ideas
A study conducted in France has linked higher levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-𝛾) in the blood to the later occurrence of suicidal thoughts. Additionally, elevated interferon-gamma levels and reduced orexin-A levels were associated with increased depression severity and anxiety symptoms. The…
Federal investigation of Tesla suspension failure ends with recommendation
Enlarge / For years, Tesla used front suspension fore links that can fail in use. (credit: Jasper Juinen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation has closed a four-year probe into suspension failures affecting…
Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone had roots in Scotland
New analyses indicate that this weighty piece of the site’s architecture, once thought to come from Wales, was somehow moved at least 750 kilometers.
Stonehenge’s 13,200-pound Altar Stone originated in northeastern Scotland, more than 450 miles away
Researchers analyzed Stonehenge’s Altar Stone and determined that its chemical makeup is similar to that of stones found in northeastern Scotland.
Florida’s ban on lab-grown meat challenged as unconstitutional
Enlarge (credit: Upside Foods) Florida’s ban on cultivated meat is being challenged in federal court in a lawsuit that was filed yesterday. The case is being brought by the cultivated meat firm Upside Foods and the Institute of Justice (IJ),…
Why do more boys have autism? New study uncovers genetic clues
Autism spectrum disorder has long been known to affect more boys than girls. But why this difference exists has remained a puzzle. A new study out of Sweden may provide some answers, suggesting that the underlying genetic factors contributing to…
Scientists want to send endangered species’ cells to the moon
Climate change is threatening Earth’s biodiversity banks. It might be time to build a backup on the moon.
Tesla primed to sell AI-powered humanoid robots alongside its EVs in 2025. But will they be any good?
Telsa’s Optimus humanoid robot will be among the first such machines to flood our lives when it launches next year, with more set to follow.
Chinese rocket breaks apart after megaconstellation launch, creating cloud of space junk
On Aug. 7, a Chinese rocket broke apart in space, creating more than 300 new pieces of trackable debris.
Cannabis use is associated with psychotic symptoms in between 2% and 21% of users
An analysis of numerous studies on cannabis use revealed that between 2% and 21% of users experienced psychotic symptoms after consuming cannabis. The highest rates were reported by experimental studies that administered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), while the lowest (2%) were observed…
Superman’s kryptonite doesn’t have a true equal on Earth
Superman is faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a train. His one weakness? Kryptonite, a radioactive mineral found on the fictional planet Krypton. A power stone that can sap the Man of Steel of his superhuman powers,…
These nearby star systems could be good targets in the search for alien life
NASA’s Chandra X-ray space telescope has created a 3-D map of nearby stars that may help astronomers search for alien planets with the potential for life.
Scientists uncover biological pathway that could revolutionize anxiety treatment
In a groundbreaking new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have uncovered a biological pathway in the brain that is highly sensitive to chronic stress and plays a critical role in anxiety-like behaviors. By…
“Slapped cheek” virus is surging across Europe and US, CDC warns
Enlarge / A child with a “slapped cheek” rash (credit: CDC) A common seasonal respiratory virus that typically infects school-aged children is causing an unusually large spike in cases across Europe and the US this summer. The surge in transmission…
Nasty-tasting cane toads teach crocodiles a lifesaving lesson
After tasting nausea-inducing toad butts, crocodiles in Australia learned to avoid the poisonous live version. Crocodile deaths dropped by 95 percent.
NASA chief to scientists on budget cuts: “I feel your pain”
Enlarge / Administrator Bill Nelson delivering remarks and answering questions from the media at the OFT-2 prelaunch press conference. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Ars Technica recently had the opportunity to speak with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who has now led the…
Elon Musk’s preferred judge recuses himself from X’s case against advertisers
Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ) US District Judge Reed O’Connor today recused himself from Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging that advertisers…
Nearly half of global dementia cases could be delayed or prevented, scientists say
In a new study, scientists have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that boost dementia rates, but could be addressed.
Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync
Enlarge / Without adjustments for relativity, clocks here and on the Moon would rapidly diverge. (credit: NASA) Timing is everything these days. Our communications and GPS networks all depend on keeping careful track of the precise timing of signals—including accounting…
Classic PC game emulation is back on the iPhone with iDOS 3 release
Enlarge / The start of any journey in MS-DOS. (credit: Samuel Axon) After a 14-year journey of various states of availability and usefulness amid the shifting policies of Apple’s App Store approval process, MS-DOS game emulator iDOS is back on…
Why cricket’s latest bowling technique is so effective against batters
Enlarge / Some cricket bowlers favor keeping the arm horizontal during delivery, the better to trick the batsmen. (credit: Rae Allen/CC BY 2.0) Although the sport of cricket has been around for centuries in some form, the game strategy continues…
Self-driving Waymo cars keep SF residents awake all night by honking at each other
Enlarge / A Waymo self-driving car in front of Google’s San Francisco headquarters, San Francisco, California, June 7, 2024. (credit: Getty Images) Silicon Valley’s latest disruption? Your sleep schedule. On Saturday, NBC Bay Area reported that San Francisco’s South of…
5th Circuit rules geofence warrants illegal in win for phone users’ privacy
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that geofence warrants, which are used to identify all users or devices in a geographic area, are prohibited by the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches. The…
‘Sloth virus’ reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?
The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a “sloth virus,” has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas.
People with a high level of social appearance anxiety have higher nomophobia levels, study finds
In a world where smartphones have become essential to daily life, a recent study published in the Archives of Psychiatric Nursing highlights a modern-day anxiety — nomophobia, the fear of being without a mobile phone. The study found that young…
Ex-Twitter staffer wins $600K over Musk’s click-yes-or-resign ultimatum
Enlarge (credit: Craig T Fruchtman / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk had no business sending Twitter employees an email giving them 24 hours to click “yes” to keep their jobs or else voluntarily resign during his takeover in…
Huge mammoth tusk discovered sticking out of Mississippi streambed
An amateur fossil hunter in Mississippi found the first known fossil in the region from a mammoth — a well-preserved tusk that weighed about 600 pounds (270 kilograms).
Individuals with high triglyceride-glucose index are more likely to suffer from depression
A new meta-analysis has reported that individuals with a high triglyceride-glucose index have a 41% greater likelihood of suffering from depression compared to those with lower values of this index. These results remained consistent across individuals both above and below…
The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions
Enlarge (credit: Google / Aurich Lawson) Google announced its fall lineup of Pixel phones today: three standard phones and a second tablet-esque folding model. There are new chips, new cameras, Satellite SOS, and some notable promises, like the 9 phones…
Google’s Pixel Watch 3 has a bigger screen, and Pixel Buds Pro 2 are smaller
Enlarge (credit: Google) In addition to a whole bunch of Pixel 9 phones, Google launched the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds Pro 2 at its Made by Google event today. Here’s the lowdown on what’s new, what’s interesting, and…
1-in-100 million ‘cotton candy’ lobster caught off New Hampshire alive and well at aquarium
A beautiful and rare “cotton candy” lobster caught in New Hampshire may be due to a combination of genetics and diet.
Deep-Live-Cam goes viral, allowing anyone to become a digital doppelganger
Enlarge / A still video capture of X user João Fiadeiro replacing his face with J.D. Vance in a test of Deep-Live-Cam. Over the past few days, a software package called Deep-Live-Cam has been going viral on social media because…
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel’s new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Would you believe that the Framework Laptop 13 is back again? Framework’s fifth…
New psychology research reveals how a negative emotion can help you succeed
Can negative emotions help us achieve goals? A new study published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests yes. Functional accounts of emotions suggest different emotions allow us to solve different kinds of problems, much like a Swiss army…
The 5,200+ day wait for Red Dead Redemption’s PC port may soon be over
Enlarge / He’s gesturing towards a PC port that’s just out of frame. Trust me. (credit: Rockstar Games) Rockstar Games fans who don’t traffic in game consoles have been waiting over 5,200 days to play the original Red Dead Redemption…
765,000 owners still have airbags recalled in 2015; stop driving, Ford says
Enlarge / The Takata airbag recall has affected more than 100 million cars across the world. (credit: Getty Images) The “largest and most complex” automotive safety recall in US history is still not over, nine years after the first owners…
My favorite smartwatch I tested this year is now at its lowest-ever price
The Amazfit Balance is now 15% off at Amazon and the cheapest it has ever been.
EU warned Elon Musk about “disinformation” before Trump interview on X
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Dan Kitwood ) Elon Musk clashed with the EU ahead of a planned interview with Donald Trump on X as a war of words broke out between Brussels and the technology billionaire’s social media platform…
Rat poison is ripping through the food chain, threatening predators at the very top
Rat poison detected in around a third of wild mammal carnivores — including those that don’t normally eat rodents, such as mountain lions and gray wolves.
Moralization intensifies as economic inequality grows
New research published in PNAS Nexus reveals a link between economic inequality and the tendency to view the world through a moral lens. The study, which analyzed Twitter data and surveyed people across 41 regions worldwide, suggests that as economic…
Your medications might make it harder for you to beat the heat
Chronic illnesses and the medications that treat them may make it harder to handle extreme heat. It’s even harder to study how.
Would you prefer AI to make major life decisions for you? Study suggests yes — but you’d be much happier if a human did it
Most people much prefer algorithms to make decisions about the redistribution of resources — but they see the outcomes of human-made decisions as more favorable.
New autism research sheds light on how exercise boosts brain function
A new study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior has found that adolescent rats modeled with autism-like symptoms showed significant improvements in brain function and cognitive abilities after regular treadmill exercise. These findings suggest that even low-intensity exercise could…
