Mindfully Curated
Driving at night might be a scary challenge for a new driver, but with hours of practice it soon becomes second nature. For self-driving cars, however, practice may not be enough because the lidar sensors that often act as these vehicles’ ‘eyes’ have d…
The length of telomeres in white blood cells, known as leukocytes, varies significantly among sub-Saharan African populations, researchers report. Moreover, leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is negatively associated with malaria endemicity and only partl…
Genetics can be associated with one’s behavior and health — from the willingness to take risks, and how long one stays in school, to chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancer. Although our fate is surely not written in our genes, cor…
A wild orangutan was observed applying a plant with known medicinal properties to a wound, a first for a wild animal.
Neuroscientists have artificially increased neuronal activity in part of the brain by briefly shining light on genetically modified neurons. They saw that this manipulation selectively enhanced performance in non-human primates performing a visual atte…
Artificial intelligence analysis of data gathered by acoustic recording devices is a promising new tool for monitoring the marbled murrelet and other secretive, hard-to-study species.
Scientists report that a gene previously implicated in the development of atherosclerotic lesions in coronary arteries could be key to understanding why many people don’t benefit from the most used therapy for neovascular age-related macular degenerati…
Researchers are on a mission to kill drug-resistant bacteria, and a new study has identified a therapy that can penetrate the slime that such infections use to protect themselves from antibiotics.Researchers have shown that an antimicrobial peptide fro…
A new device for taking blood samples uses microneedles and a suction cup instead of a large needle. People with a phobia of needles stand to benefit. More blood can be obtained than with the classic finger prick, making diagnostic measurements more re…
Recent reports of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope finding signs of life on a distant planet understandably sparked excitement. A new study challenges this finding, but also outlines how the telescope might verify the presence of the life-produced gas.
All three cruise lines are cheaper than you think, but one name stands out as the clear leader.
IRM earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
These companies have taken on pivotal roles in AI, but one is potentially a more reliable investment.
Boosting your checks after you’ve signed up is possible, but it might not work how you think.
Investors don’t see a rosy future, and it’s only getting worse.
Travel demand remains strong, but cracks are showing at certain carriers.
On this episode of FYI, Director of Next Generation Internet Research Frank Downing and Analyst Ali Urman interview Dr. Issam El Naqa, the founding chair of the Department of Machine Learning at the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Two of the biggest names in connected TV and digital advertising have joined forces.
Amazon’s sales, profits, and cash flow are soaring.
Taiwan Semiconductor’s stock dropped after its latest earnings report.