Imagine a global network of scientists sharing their views on important topics. In June 2023, a team of philosophers and social scientists kicked off an innovative project. They created an international network with a novel survey method. Local coordinators in 30 institutions across 12 countries sen
Get ready, adventure fans! Indiana Jones is making a comeback in the gaming world with "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. " This exciting game fits neatly between two blockbuster films, following Indy's quest for powerful artifacts. While the story keeps you on the edge of your seat and the charac
In a tragic turn of events, two young boys from Oroville, California, were severely injured in a school shooting. Roman Mendez, 6, and Elias Wolfard, 5, were playing in the school playground when a shooter opened fire. The Butte County Sheriff, Kory Honea, identified the shooter as Glenn Litton, 56,
Picture this: jumping into a digital realm to boost your mental well-being. Scientists are curious about whether virtual reality (VR) can keep people grounded in the present, potentially aiding mental health. But is it truly effective? It’s like testing a new recipe. We’re not sure if it will be a h
Have you ever wondered how ideas spread in the world of film? Let's take a step back to 2003 when a lesser-known movie called The Core hit the screens. With a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this disaster flick wasn't a massive hit like some other films. However, it had something intriguing that woul
Marvell Technology's stock is on the rise after a strong earnings report. Investors are feeling more optimistic about the integrated circuit maker's future. The company did better than expected in the third quarter and gave a positive outlook for revenue. This good news has led many Wall Street firm
Meet the Optomagnetic Micromirror Arrays (OMA), a unique tool designed to figure out how stiff biomimetic materials are, even on a tiny, cellular level. Picture this: a 5. 1 by 7. 2 millimeter field filled with 50, 000 teeny-tiny magnetic mirrors, each with optical grating structures and coated with
Some people think that making preregistration a rule is the way to go to fix the replication crisis in psychology. But I and others believe this isn't the best solution. Instead, let's focus on three key areas to create strong and long-lasting psychological research. First, we need to know how to c
For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing thes
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes unusual electrical activity, often leading to seizures. These seizures start in a specific area of the brain, known as the epileptogenic focus. But not all epileptic brain activity, called interictal epileptiform spikes, is helpful in pinpointing this focus.
