Science and Technolgy blog
A recent study published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions challenges the idea of a universal neurocognitive profile that could predict all types of addictive behaviors. The research found that while reward-related neurocognitive processes play a role in various non-substance-related…
The 50-million-year-old Pegasus volans isn’t closely related to seamoths or oarfish, like some researchers have suggested. But what is it?
Enlarge (credit: Barcroft Media | Getty Images) China’s efforts to match US computing power in artificial intelligence are being hampered by bug-ridden software, with customers of leading AI chipmaker Huawei complaining about performance issues and the difficulty of switching from…
A study conducted in Hungary found that adolescents with a smaller volume in the amygdala region of the brain have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They also tend to experience more severe symptoms of this disorder. The research…
In AI Snake Oil, two computer scientists set us straight on the power and limits of AI and offer advice for moving forward.
The Aviron Strong Series Rower makes rowing fun, but can this beast of a machine keep us coming back for more?
IQM’s quantum processor achieved 99.9% fidelity in recent tests, the company says. Here’s what that actually means.
A recent study published in Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics challenges conventional wisdom about the interaction between cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), revealing that it may be not only incorrect but actually the opposite of what is commonly believed. Contrary to…
Waterpower may have given a big lift to the builders of Egypt’s first pyramid.  It was built for King Djoser, the first ruler of Egypt’s Third Dynasty. That was nearly 4,700 years ago. The structure’s stone platforms get smaller as…
A recent study published in the journal Motivation and Emotion sheds light on a key aspect of happiness: the role of passion and self-regulation in psychological well-being. The findings suggest that the happiest individuals are those who not only immerse…
