New study links brain waves directly to memory
But Ekstrom and his collaborators found that memory generated in the brain is the main driver of theta activity. Memory could be used to create stimulations from within the brain and drive theta oscillations, which could potentially lead to improvements in memory over time, he said. The researchers recorded the theta oscillations in the hippocampus of the brain. So, the researchers conclude that memory is a strong driver of theta oscillations in humans. "Basically, you take a patient who has memory impairments, and you try to teach them to be better at memory," he said.
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August 01, 2023 04:05 UTC
The stars of Broadway's 'Back to the Future' musical happily speed into the past every night
“I remember growing up and just really, really loving the film. Bart recalls seeing “Back to the Future” in his early 20s when it first appeared in movie theaters. Like the film, the musical centers on Marty McFly traveling back to his hometown in 1955. There's a love story between Marty's parents and there's also a buddy movie — Marty and Doc putting their friendship on the line. "As the show goes on, there’s more stacked up reasons as to why he has to get back.
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July 31, 2023 21:07 UTC
UPDATE: Chubbuck teen has been found
UPDATE:Jesus Campos has been located and is no longer being sought by the Chubbuck Police Department. ORIGINAL STORY:CHUBBUCK — A Chubbuck teen ran away from home and no one has seen or heard from him since. Police posted on Facebook on Friday that Jesus Campos left home on foot with a backpack a little before 1 p.m. on Wednesday. At the time, he was wearing a gray shirt, jeans, black shoes and a sweatshirt with a snake on the sleeve. If you see him, or know of his whereabouts, contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208) 237-7172.
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July 31, 2023 18:29 UTC
3D display could soon bring touch to the digital world
It may also deliver something even rarer: the sense of touch in a digital age. The group's innovation builds off a class of soft robots pioneered by a team led by Christoph Keplinger, formerly an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at CU Boulder. In developing that technology, however, the team landed on the idea of a tabletop display. Other research teams have developed similar smart tablets, but the CU Boulder display is softer, takes up a lot less room and is much faster. And, Rentschler said, the display can bring something else: a little peace and quiet.
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July 31, 2023 16:09 UTC
Why We Love Taking Part in Online Pile-Ons
Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily BeastIf you use the right social media platform, it won’t take long to run into something you’ll find offensive. Of course, those who post such comments likely hold strong views that clash with your own and, more often than not, the point of offense is something for which you won’t be alone in your disdain. Do you send a private message telling them how you feel? Or do you join in the ensuing pile-on that has now lit up in the comments section—and throw in your own two cents worth? Source: www.thedailybeast.com
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July 31, 2023 12:59 UTC
Earth will witness a Blue Moon in August
Blue MoonORLANDO, Fla. – Ever heard of the phrase, “Once in a Blue Moon”? Blue MoonBut exactly what is a Blue Moon? A seasonal Blue Moon refers to the third full moon in a season that has four full moons. A monthly Blue Moon is the second full moon within one calendar month. The second full moon, the Blue Moon, is expected to peak on Wednesday, August 30, at 9:39 p.m.
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July 30, 2023 16:10 UTC
Weed-killing lasers: Is AI tech the future of farming?
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kyler Murray’s football career was nearly flawless for the first 25 years of his life: First, he was a Texas high school phenom, then a Heisman Trophy winner, then the No. 1 overall pick for the Arizona Cardinals, then a two-time Pro Bowl selection. In all those situations, Murray was being […]
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July 30, 2023 03:38 UTC
Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
Catch the first show Tuesday night, Aug. 2, as the full moon rises in the southeast. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)(Charles Rex Arbogast, Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons culminating in a rare blue moon. Catch the first show Tuesday evening as the full moon rises in the southeast, appearing slightly brighter and bigger than normal. ___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group.
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July 29, 2023 20:07 UTC
This Innovative Bottle Uses Scent to Flavor Your Water
While some of my friends haul giant insulated water bottles and trendy tumblers with them everywhere they go to stay hydrated, my daily average would only round out to be about eight ounces. Water is at the bottom of my list of everything to consume—but I do put in the effort. I’ve tried infusing my water with fruits or veggies to make it more flavorful (and potentially more fun). It helped temporarily increase my water intake at first, but the hassle of chopping lemons, strawberries, and cucumbers every day just wasn’t sustainable—and don’t get me started on cleaning these water bottles. The other alternative that well-meaning friends have suggested has been flavoring my water with flavor packets, but I'm not too fond of the aftertaste that lingers from artificial sweeteners.
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July 29, 2023 12:54 UTC
As AI becomes mainstream, these jobs may continue to grow
(Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP) (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)As AI goes mainstream, some jobs will be resilient These include health professionals and lawyers But AI may change their work tasks(NewsNation) — A new report from a top management consulting firm lays out predictions about what jobs will continue to grow and which will decline as a result of the ever-growing use of artificial intelligence. In that report, the McKinsey Center for Government at the McKinsey Global Institute looked at the impact of generative AI — that is, AI that can use algorithms to produce totally new content — on the future of the economy. They predict that the rise of generative AI, alongside other structural changes to the economy, will accompany changes to the American workforce. They note that some jobs will continue to see strong growth through 2030. As an example, lawyers may be able to use generative AI to do quick searches through relevant case law.
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July 28, 2023 22:01 UTC
The best games like Sims 4
What are the best games like Sims? From farming, building, and property management, these are the best games like The Sims on PC to tide you over until the Sims 5 release date or a Project Rene beta rolls around. Sure, Sims had their own answer to this in the form of the SimCity series, but Cities Skylines is arguably the best city-building games around. That’s everything we’ve got for the best games like The Sims. We’ve also got a list of the best Sims 5 mods on our wishlist and the Sims 5 cheats we might expect to utilize in the life sim’s eventual sequel.
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July 28, 2023 17:38 UTC
Michigan school staffer recalls shooting with 'disbelief' as judge considers sentence
But a life sentence for minors isn’t automatic after a series of decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and Michigan’s top court. Crumbley was 15 when he emerged from a school bathroom with a gun, killed four students and wounded seven other people. Prosecutor Karen McDonald wants a life sentence. “I don't care about my grades any more,” Crumbley wrote. If Crumbley doesn't get a life sentence, he would be given a minimum prison sentence somewhere from 25 years to 40 years.
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July 28, 2023 12:01 UTC
X (Twitter) slashes video ad prices to lure back advertisers
Elon Musk has significantly discounted ad prices on X – the social networking platform previously known as Twitter. In addition to offering marketers a range of ad discounts, X has warned that they will risk losing their verified status if they do not reach minimum spending thresholds. Twitter's ad revenue has recently plummeted by 59%, following an exodus of big spending advertisers after Musk took over Twitter. Following Twitter's rebrand to X, the company is now trying to rectify the situation by tempting advertisers back to the site via discounted rates. Read Twitter's Ad Pricing policy for more information on its ad prices.
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July 28, 2023 04:04 UTC
July has been so blistering hot, scientists already calculate that it’s the warmest month on record
July has been so off-the-charts hot with heat waves blistering three continents – North America, Europe and Asia – that researchers said a record was inevitable. “Unless an ice age were to appear all of sudden out of nothing, it is basically virtually certain we will break the record for the warmest July on record and the warmest month on record,” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo told The Associated Press. Scientists say that such shattering of heat records is a harbinger for future climate-altering changes as the planet warms. Copernicus calculated that through the first 23 days of July, Earth’s temperature averaged 16.95 degrees Celsius ( 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit). That’s nearly one-third of a degree Celsius (almost 0.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than the previous record for the hottest month, July 2019.
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July 27, 2023 18:03 UTC