New ‘gold-plated’ superconductor could be the foundation for massively scaled-up quantum computers in the future
New superconducting material paves the way for the next stage in quantum computing
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Narcissism test: Take the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-13)
Narcissism, often seen as a hallmark of modern-day culture, is a personality trait associated with high self-focus, a sense of entitlement, and a drive for admiration. In psychological research, measuring narcissistic traits is essential to understanding their role in various…
Insect-eating plants digest faster with a fungal friend
Insects already have plenty to beware when it comes to carnivorous plants. But now, they can add an acid-loving fungus to the list. The fungus works with a type of meat-eating plant called a sundew. The plants’ tentacle-like leaves trap insects…
Beaver Moon 2024: See the final ‘supermoon’ of the year rise next to the ‘Seven Sisters’
The year’s fourth and final supermoon shines next to the spectacular ‘Seven Sisters’ stars this week. Here’s how to see November’s full Beaver Moon rise.
Unlocking anxiety’s roots: Distinct amygdala cell types identified in cross-species research
New insights into the brain could pave the way for targeted treatments for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, have identified distinct groups of cells within the amygdala,…
Earth from space: Giant ‘phantom lake’ dotted with stripy gold islands shimmers in Australian outback
A 2010 satellite image shows dozens of golden islands covered with strange parallel lines shining among the shallow waters of a massive, half-full ephemeral lake in Australia’s Great Sandy Desert.
There are some things the Crew-8 astronauts aren’t ready to talk about
The astronauts who came home from the International Space Station last month experienced some drama on the high frontier, and some of it accompanied them back to Earth. In orbit, the astronauts aborted two spacewalks, both under unusual circumstances. Then,…
FTX sues Binance for $1.76B in battle of crypto exchanges founded by convicts
The bankruptcy estate of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX has sued the company’s former rival Binance in an attempt to recover $1.76 billion or more. The lawsuit seeks “at least $1.76 billion that was fraudulently transferred to Binance and its executives…
Cannabis and alcohol use patterns linked to couples’ relationship quality
A recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that heavy cannabis users tend to experience a drop in relationship satisfaction when combining cannabis with alcohol, while alcohol use alone appears to have a positive effect on next-day relationship…
YouTube’s role in shaping autism perceptions explored in new study
A recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that YouTube plays a crucial role in shaping public perception of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Analysis of the content and comments of ASD-related YouTube videos…
