Ever wondered how you can improve your aim? Scientists decided to find out by training some young air pistol shooters using something called neurofeedback. This method teaches the brain to control specific waves, known as alpha waves, in the temporal region of the cerebral cortex. They wanted to see
The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to our usual medicines. Scientists are searching for new ways to fight these tough bugs. One interesting idea comes from the bacteria themselves. Some types of bacteria make special molecules called pyoverdines. These molecules can s
Just before the holidays, Congress passed a temporary spending bill. This bill keeps the government running until March 14 and includes over $100 billion in emergency aid for natural disasters. These disasters include Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The bill also provides $10 billion to help farmers f
Exodus is a game that's been making waves, especially among those who love sci-fi and action-adventure games. You might notice that it shares some similarities with another popular franchise, Mass Effect, thanks to some former BioWare developers working on it. One of the most exciting things about E
Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan
Big Tech leaders are cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump. They're hoping to gain favor with him before he takes office in January. Why? They're pouring millions into his inauguration fund. This is a huge increase from past contributions to incoming presidents. What do they want? Easier AI dev
Many women are caught off guard by the pain they feel during medication abortions. A recent study from the U. K. found that over 60% of women experience significant pain. This is important to understand because medication abortions are common, with over half of U. S. abortions involving this method.
This New Year's Eve, Airbnb is stepping up its game to keep parties at bay. The short-term rental giant is using some fancy tech to make sure your vacation spot stays peaceful. They're calling it "machine learning, " which helps them figure out if a booking might cause trouble. Factors like how long
Databricks recently raised a massive $10 billion in funding. Investors are curious about the company's IPO plans. CEO Ali Ghodsi explained why he's holding off until at least 2025. He wants stability and thinks 2024 is too uncertain. This year was an election year, and people are worried about inter
Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curi
