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Scientists compared flies from cool California forests with those from hot Southwestern deserts; a 2025 study found their brains responded differently to heatTwo fly species, Drosophila persimilis and Drosophila mojavensis, showcase fascinating adaptations to their environments, revealing their o...
In 2023, 1,800 volunteers classified simulated neutrino events from Antarctic ice data; 128,000 assessments helped scientists compare human judgments with AIIn a remarkable feat in 2023, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory harnessed the efforts of 1,800 participants to classify simulated neutrino e...
Apple iPad mini OLED Review: The iPod Touch of 2026, and Perhaps the Best iPad for Most UsersApple iPad mini OLED review: With an 8.5-inch OLED display, A20 Pro chip and compact design, Apple's latest tablet brings back the spirit o...
MIT scientists shone patterned light on starfish egg cells carrying a modified enzyme; the cells moved and changed shape, and some were stretched into squaresIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have engineered starfish egg cells to respond to light stimuli, allowing them to dynamically alter th...
Starkey launched its new AI-powered hearing aid in 2026; it can last 51 hours, will alert your family if you fall; here's how it worksStarkey is a US-based hearing technology business founded by Bill Austin in 1967. It develops hearing aids and related technologies. On Oct...
OpenAI’s IPO dream may shatter with distress sale to MSIn a recent discussion, Gary Marcus raised critical flags about OpenAI's fiscal responsibilities as the stock market faces instability. He ...
Meet Jonathan Frankle, who taught programming to law students, then a 'lottery ticket' idea led to a $1.3 billion exit and Databricks' top AI jobFrankle became part of the founding team at MosaicML. It was an AI startup established in 2021. There, he served as its chief scientist. He...
A study says brain circuits can change roles: Here’s how you can remember a shopping list, directions and prices at the same timeAn MIT study found that some brain circuits in mice could remember a sound, then switch to holding an action plan.The finding offers a clue...
A study says multitasking has a hidden problem: How does your brain decide what matters?A University of Chicago study suggests multitasking becomes harder when your brain is unsure which information matters.Irrelevant details c...
The Nobel-winning breakthrough that turned light into a remote control for the brain, allowing scientists to switch neurons on and offOptogenetics, a groundbreaking technique, enables researchers to control specific neurons using light, providing insights into brain functi...
IITian who secured AIR 1 in JEE, left India to study at University of California in 2004. 10 years later, one Shah Rukh Khan flop film inspired him to return to India. Today, he is an expert on mosquito brainHe was once the very epitome of the Indian success story. Meet Professor Nitin Gupta, who once left India to pursue a PhD in bioinformatics...
SiMa AI raises $150 million in funding to advance physical AI technology and roboticsThe round was co-led by Fidelity Management & Research Company and Amplify, with participation from Alter Venture Partners, Dell Technologi...
Brahma AI targets global scale with $2 billion valuation, Silicon Valley pushBrahma AI is set to expand its presence in Silicon Valley, moving into various sectors including sports and healthcare. The company aims to...
Why octopus camouflage is so hard to explain: They cannot see colour as we do, yet they can blend into their surroundings with stunning precisionOctopuses possess specialized skin structures that allow them to change their color and texture to blend in. Their visual systems detect li...
Meta VR glasses, Muse pendant and more: Mark Zuckerberg unveils key products at Connect; check price, features and moreMeta VR glass price: Meta has launched new Ray-Ban Meta Audio and camera-free models amid recent backlash over privacy concerns. The social...
Meta bets big on wearable AI, Muse as Mark Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doomZuckerberg has distanced himself and Meta from recent calls by rival companies for a coordinated slowdown in the development of advanced ar...
Could growing human brain tissue inside a mouse finally help scientists study brain diseases that are difficult to recreate, understand and treat?A small piece of human brain tissue was placed inside newborn mice. Over the following months, it did something researchers had rarely been...
iPhone 18 Pro Max review: Built for creators, refined for everyoneThe iPhone 18 Pro Max focuses on practical upgrades for creators, with a variable-aperture camera, stronger sustained performance and longe...
Your brain may be one organ today, but scientists have uncovered a hidden split that may date back more than 500 million yearsNew research suggests the human brain develops from two distinct cell populations. These groups follow separate paths from early embryonic ...
Scientists thought the human brain began as one: New study reveals two ancient cell pathways emerge early, raising a surprising question about how our most complex organ formsScientists have uncovered a surprising twist in human brain development: two distinct groups of early cells follow separate paths to form d...