Science and Technolgy blog
In the realm of human sexuality, researchers have long grappled with how to accurately capture the complexities of non-normative sexual practices, often referred to under the umbrella of “kink.” Now, a team of scientists has developed and validated a new…
Could noise hold the key to better focus for children and young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A recent study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suggests that exposure to white and pink…
When journalists confirm that a claim is true, most people tend to trust them. However, when those same journalists correct a false claim, they face a much harder battle to earn the trust of their audience. This was the key…
A group of researchers in Germany developed a way to use online video games to manipulate study participants’ beliefs in free will in the context of experimental studies by restricting their ability to act in a game. They believe that…
Security flaws in your computer’s firmware, the deep-seated code that loads first when you turn the machine on and controls even how its operating system boots up, have long been a target for hackers looking for a stealthy foothold. But…
Babies in Nigeria are testing positive for bacteria resistant to colistin, though it’s not clear whether they pick it up in utero, from their mothers, or from somewhere in the hospital.
This slimline, eel-like fish has no scales for protection so chooses to use a sea cucumber’s sphincter for safety.
Scientists hope to accelerate the development of human-level AI using a network of powerful supercomputers — with the first of these machines fully operational by 2025.
New research provides evidence that our choices in mates are deeply rooted in evolutionary principles. The study found that men tend to prioritize physical attractiveness and health in their partners, indicators of fertility, while women value traits like intelligence, emotional…
Enlarge / Sustainable aviation fuels could help cut carbon emissions from commercial flights. (credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Last November, Virgin Atlantic Airways made headlines for completing the world’s first transatlantic flight using “100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.” This week,…
