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New findings show that the brain transitions from wakefulness to sleep abruptly at a distinct tipping point, offering potential for improved diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. doi.org/g979tf
Researchers identify tipping point that leads to rapid sleep onset
In the new study, researchers demonstrated that the human brain falls asleep abruptly, rather than gradually, with a "tipping point" marking the transition from wakefulness into sleep.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New findings show that the brain transitions from wakefulness to sleep abruptly at a distinct tipping point, offering potential for improved diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. doi.org/g979tf
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Childhood trauma leaves measurable epigenetic changes on DNA, which are linked to alterations in brain regions involved in emotion, memory, and social cognition. doi.org/g96xs2
Epigenetic 'scars': Unveiling how childhood trauma affects our genes
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These adversities leave a lasting impact on the emotional well-being, memory, and social development of affected individuals.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Childhood trauma leaves measurable epigenetic changes on DNA, which are linked to alterations in brain regions involved in emotion, memory, and social cognition. doi.org/g96xs2
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Scientific evidence supports removing the coca leaf from international control lists, highlighting its safe traditional use, cultural significance, and distinction from purified cocaine.
A sacred leaf on trial: Scientists urge WHO to support decriminalizing coca
For thousands of years, people in the Andes have chewed the leaves of the coca plant to stave off hunger, treat altitude sickness, and sustain energy.
phys.org
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Scientific evidence supports removing the coca leaf from international control lists, highlighting its safe traditional use, cultural significance, and distinction from purified cocaine.
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For its fans, who are mostly in their 20s and 30s, it is a hip place with great coffee at low prices. “We want to be a lifestyle brand for coffee to go,” says Ralph Hage, one of the founders. But LAP is not everyone’s cup of tea
A fast-growing German coffee chain causes a stir
Cheap, decent coffee isn’t to everyone’s taste
econ.st
September 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For its fans, who are mostly in their 20s and 30s, it is a hip place with great coffee at low prices. “We want to be a lifestyle brand for coffee to go,” says Ralph Hage, one of the founders. But LAP is not everyone’s cup of tea
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I only give my real number to people, not companies
I only give my real number to people, not companies
A secondary phone line keeps your main number private and reduces spam and unwanted calls.
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September 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I only give my real number to people, not companies
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When rocks fracture in underground faults, they generate a variety of chemical compounds that could provide more energy sources for microbes in Earth’s depths
Deep-living microbes could 'eat' energy generated by earthquakes
When rocks fracture in underground faults, they generate a variety of chemical compounds that could provide more energy sources for microbes in Earth’s depths
www.newscientist.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
When rocks fracture in underground faults, they generate a variety of chemical compounds that could provide more energy sources for microbes in Earth’s depths
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Painters often prime a canvas with a layer of white to make it smoother, stronger and to enhance the colours they will later layer on, but it seems this is a mechanism that birds were using long before humans picked up paintbrushes.
The secret to what makes colours pop on dazzling songbirds
Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching
www.newscientist.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Painters often prime a canvas with a layer of white to make it smoother, stronger and to enhance the colours they will later layer on, but it seems this is a mechanism that birds were using long before humans picked up paintbrushes.
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Experimental AI models from Google DeepMind and OpenAI have achieved a gold-level performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad for the first time.
DeepMind and OpenAI claim gold in International Mathematical Olympiad
Two AI models have achieved gold medal standard for the first time in a prestigious competition for young mathematicians – and their developers claim these AIs could soon crack tough scientific problems
www.newscientist.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Experimental AI models from Google DeepMind and OpenAI have achieved a gold-level performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad for the first time.
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Herpotrichone, a neuroprotective compound from isopod-related fungi, is now accessible via chemical synthesis, supporting future development of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. doi.org/g9v7v6
Anti-neuroinflammatory natural products from isopod-related fungus now accessible via chemical synthesis
"Herpotrichone" is a natural substance that has been evaluated highly for its excellent ability to suppress inflammation in the brain and protect nerve cells, displaying significant potential to be developed as a therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
phys.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Herpotrichone, a neuroprotective compound from isopod-related fungi, is now accessible via chemical synthesis, supporting future development of therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. doi.org/g9v7v6
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As a grad student, Fan Chung figured out a way to prove an important estimate in Ramsey theory. 50 years later, no one has improved it. But as she likes to tell her students: “Do not give up. A problem proves its worth by fighting back.” www.quantamagazine.org/why-the-key-...
August 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As a grad student, Fan Chung figured out a way to prove an important estimate in Ramsey theory. 50 years later, no one has improved it. But as she likes to tell her students: “Do not give up. A problem proves its worth by fighting back.” www.quantamagazine.org/why-the-key-...
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A new information ecosystem is on the rise, featuring closer connections, cosy media and worker-owned websites, writes Annalee Newitz
Social media is dead – here’s what comes next
A new information ecosystem is on the rise, featuring closer connections, cosy media and worker-owned websites, writes Annalee Newitz
www.newscientist.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
A new information ecosystem is on the rise, featuring closer connections, cosy media and worker-owned websites, writes Annalee Newitz
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Hearing laughter appears to increase optimism in bonobos, suggesting that positive vocalizations can influence emotional states and decision-making in great apes as in humans. doi.org/g9rhrn
Study shows that apes are more optimistic after hearing laughter
While laughter is often considered uniquely human, tied to language and sense of humor, all great apes produce remarkably similar vocalizations during play that share evolutionary origins with human laughter.
phys.org
June 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Hearing laughter appears to increase optimism in bonobos, suggesting that positive vocalizations can influence emotional states and decision-making in great apes as in humans. doi.org/g9rhrn
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A detailed analysis of steroid hormone receptor complexes offers new insights that could enable the development of more targeted endocrine cancer therapies with fewer side effects. doi.org/g9rh57
New study may pave the way for targeted cancer treatments
Imagine a drug that halts cancer without side effects or risks. That future may be a bit nearer thanks to recent research led by Raj Kumar, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at Touro College of Pharmacy.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
A detailed analysis of steroid hormone receptor complexes offers new insights that could enable the development of more targeted endocrine cancer therapies with fewer side effects. doi.org/g9rh57
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With so many Broadway shows appealing especially to straight men — such as “Othello,” “Glengarry,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “Dead Outlaw” and “Stranger Things” — some have coined a term: “bro shows.”
The rise of the Broadway ‘bro show’
With “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Good Night and Good Luck” becoming big earners and “Waiting for Godot” and “Dog Day Afternoon” on the way, a number of shows are targeting men.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 24, 2025 at 12:38 AM
With so many Broadway shows appealing especially to straight men — such as “Othello,” “Glengarry,” “Good Night, and Good Luck,” “Dead Outlaw” and “Stranger Things” — some have coined a term: “bro shows.”
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Unlike its tech competitors, though, VW aims to be a supplier and leave the actual business of managing the fleets to others such as Uber. https://trib.al/k5gk1HO
Volkswagen unveils robotaxi destined for Uber’s Los Angeles fleet and the first 500 will already be delivered next year
Volkswagen doesn't want to leave the autonomous ride-hailing market, estimated to grow to over a half a trillion dollars by 2035, to Big Tech.
trib.al
June 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Unlike its tech competitors, though, VW aims to be a supplier and leave the actual business of managing the fleets to others such as Uber. https://trib.al/k5gk1HO
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In 1900, David Hilbert came up with a list of 23 problems to guide the next century of mathematical research. His sixth problem challenged mathematicians to axiomatize physics.
www.quantamagazine.org/epic-effort-...
www.quantamagazine.org/epic-effort-...
June 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
In 1900, David Hilbert came up with a list of 23 problems to guide the next century of mathematical research. His sixth problem challenged mathematicians to axiomatize physics.
www.quantamagazine.org/epic-effort-...
www.quantamagazine.org/epic-effort-...
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It's so dumb that they didn't just name ChatGPT "Ask Jeeves" as a relaunch. Like you finally invent something that you can ask questions and get answers and you DON'T name it that?
These people have no sense of the noble spirit that elevates mankind beyond the realm of the mere beast.
These people have no sense of the noble spirit that elevates mankind beyond the realm of the mere beast.
April 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
It's so dumb that they didn't just name ChatGPT "Ask Jeeves" as a relaunch. Like you finally invent something that you can ask questions and get answers and you DON'T name it that?
These people have no sense of the noble spirit that elevates mankind beyond the realm of the mere beast.
These people have no sense of the noble spirit that elevates mankind beyond the realm of the mere beast.
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Tesla’s Q1 earnings are a masterclass in how not to run a company — profits tanked 71% compared to last year, tumbling to just $409 million. Revenue fell 9.4% to $19.3 billion, dragged down by a 20% dip in automotive sales — the lowest since 2021.
April 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Tesla’s Q1 earnings are a masterclass in how not to run a company — profits tanked 71% compared to last year, tumbling to just $409 million. Revenue fell 9.4% to $19.3 billion, dragged down by a 20% dip in automotive sales — the lowest since 2021.
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People have been reporting this strange state for centuries, but today scientists know more about how it happens. See how much you know about sleep paralysis: https://wb.md/4juhNvl
April 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
People have been reporting this strange state for centuries, but today scientists know more about how it happens. See how much you know about sleep paralysis: https://wb.md/4juhNvl
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People talk about the "male loneliness epidemic", but all a man has to do is take a jumbo packet of hot dogs into the forest and he can easily make friends with dozens, if not hundreds, of raccoons.
April 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
People talk about the "male loneliness epidemic", but all a man has to do is take a jumbo packet of hot dogs into the forest and he can easily make friends with dozens, if not hundreds, of raccoons.
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A year ago today we lost the wonderful philosopher Daniel Dennett. He is still very greatly missed. Here's some reflections I wrote at time, in @nautil.us nautil.us/i-never-stop...
I Never Stopped Learning from Daniel Dennett
Reflections on a philosopher who believed we can solve the problem of consciousness.
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April 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A year ago today we lost the wonderful philosopher Daniel Dennett. He is still very greatly missed. Here's some reflections I wrote at time, in @nautil.us nautil.us/i-never-stop...
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Some of the same chemicals that govern our behavior are the same in animals like sea slugs and narwhals. It’s a weird, yet strangely comforting thing to be reminded that we’re just another animal. 🧪
We’re All Wild Things
Welcome to the Animal Issue
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April 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Some of the same chemicals that govern our behavior are the same in animals like sea slugs and narwhals. It’s a weird, yet strangely comforting thing to be reminded that we’re just another animal. 🧪
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A fiber optic cable routes laser light to this photonic accelerator — a device that uses light to speed up computation — made by Boston-based Lightelligence.
New computer chips do math with light
Two companies have announced photonic devices that could solve specific real-world problems faster and with less energy than conventional computers.
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April 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A fiber optic cable routes laser light to this photonic accelerator — a device that uses light to speed up computation — made by Boston-based Lightelligence.
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Physicists have discovered a technique that can produce the perfect cup of coffee with up to 10 per cent fewer beans.
How to make great coffee with fewer beans, according to science
Physicists have determined that the ideal technique for pour-over coffee can use up to 10 per cent fewer beans to make a cup just as flavoursome
www.newscientist.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Physicists have discovered a technique that can produce the perfect cup of coffee with up to 10 per cent fewer beans.
First post here. Guess I'm missing old school Twitter, glad sky exist. X is for musk and aliens and only string theorists should use threads.
April 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
First post here. Guess I'm missing old school Twitter, glad sky exist. X is for musk and aliens and only string theorists should use threads.