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Preventing biofilm formation in space Two anti-microbial coatings reduced formation of biofilms in microgravity and have potential for use in space. Controlling biofilms could help protect human health and prevent corrosion and degradation of equipment on future long-duration space missions. Biofilms, communities of microorganisms that attach to a surface…
Growing evidence supports 40Hz gamma stimulation for brain health
A decade after scientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT first began testing whether sensory stimulation of the brain’s 40Hz “gamma” frequency rhythms could treat Alzheimer’s disease in mice, a growing evidence base supporting the idea that it can improve brain health—in humans as well as animals—has emerged from the work…
Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays are Produced in Neutron Star Mergers, Physicist Says
Ultrahigh energy cosmic rays are the highest-energy particles in the Universe, whose energies are more than a million times what can be achieved by humans. The post Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Rays are Produced in Neutron Star Mergers, Physicist Says appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News…Live briefing: Humanitarian groups, Arab nations condemn Israel for stopping aid to Gaza
Qatar, a key negotiator of the ceasefire, accused Israel of violating the deal. The U.N. relief chief said aid access must be allowed under international law…
I tried the most realistic AI voice companion ever created – if ChatGPT or Gemini ever gets this good, reality is in trouble
Sesame’s AI voice successfully mimics human speech almost perfectly…
People are using Super Mario to benchmark AI now
At least we can watch AI play Mario. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Singapore arrests alleged Nvidia chip smugglers
Singapore just arrested 3 men for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Technofossils: How future archeologists will study our everyday objects
Humans have littered Earth with a mind-boggling array of objects that will last millions of years. From plastic bags to entire cities, what will those fossils reveal about us…
Man who coercively controlled and falsely imprisoned partner jailed for three years
Cian Smullen branded ‘cruel, inhumane person’ whose actions ruined lives of victim and her child…