Have you ever wondered how a slime mould handles stress? Scientists have found a unique way to study this. They looked at a type of slime mould called Physarum polycephalum, known for its ability to adapt to changes in its environment. Using two new techniques, they observed how the slime mould grow
Learning to move under new conditions is a fascinating process studied by neuroscientists. When people adapt to unexpected forces with the help of a robotic arm, they're forming "internal models" – mental representations of how their body and environment work together. The study explored whether hav
Have you ever had to quickly adapt to a new situation, like learning to use a new tool or master a new motion? Scientists are curious about how our brains handle these changes. They're especially interested in something called "internal models" – this is like a mental map of our body and how it inte
Imagine a car that can drive safely even when the weather is nasty. That's what MonoWAD is all about! This clever system uses 3D detection to spot things around it, even when it's as foggy as a Halloween night. The secret? MonoWAD has a special weather codebook that remembers what clear skies look l
Ever tried to pitch a movie to Ridley Scott? You better make it quick and compelling. The renowned director, known for classics like Blade Runner and Alien, likes it simple. He wants a story that can be told in two sentences and has a lit fuse, a time bomb that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Sc
Did you know that lions and tigers aren't the only ones who might enjoy a little tipple? It turns out, many animals in the wild are drawn to ethanol found naturally in plants. Scientists decided to dig into this topic by looking at a bunch of scientific papers and historical accounts. They found tha
The new "Wicked" movie, directed by Jon M. Chu, has been getting amazing reactions from audiences. People are really loving the performances of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who play Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The movie is also being praised for its fantastic production quality. Simon Thom
It's no secret that the upcoming spinoff featuring Frances Neagley will be a big deal for Amazon's Prime Video. With Maria Sten taking the lead, the show promises to step away from the original Jack Reacher books by Lee Child. This new focus on Neagley is a significant change from the source materia
The crew of SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission faced different physical challenges during their space journey. Scott "Kidd" Poteet, a former Air Force pilot, had trouble with his vision. Anna Menon, the mission's medical officer, suffered from space adaptation syndrome, which can cause nausea and vomitin
Amazon's upcoming He-Man movie has big shoes to fill. After years of development and a notorious 1987 flop, fans are eager for a worthy adaptation. The key to success? Focus on He-Man, make his secret identity believable, and create a rich, vibrant Eternia. Plus, Skeletor needs to be truly scary, an
