Revolutionary tool reveals hidden functions of brain cells

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Summary: The researchers developed ConVERGD, a tool to precisely manipulate specific cell subpopulations, improving studies of cell diversity. The study demonstrates the utility of ConVERGD by identifying a norepinephrine neuron subpopulation associated with anxiety. This innovative approach could impact research and treatment in a variety of fields. Key facts: A precision instrument: ConVERGD enables precise … Read more

A study reveals that the planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

Artist’s concept of a previously proposed possible planet, HD 26965 b—often compared to the fictional “Vulcan” in the Star Trek universe. Credit: JPL-Caltech A planet believed to be orbiting the star 40 Eridani A — host to Mr. Spock’s fictional home planet, Vulcan, in the Star Trek universe — is actually a type of astronomical … Read more

A study reveals that the planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

This article has been reviewed in accordance with the editorial process and policies of Science X. The editors have emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication trusted source corrected Good! Artist’s concept of a previously proposed possible planet, HD 26965 b—often compared to the fictional “Vulcan” in … Read more

Google would not comment on a potential massive leak of documentation about its search algorithm

Google’s search algorithm is perhaps the most consistent system on the Internet that dictates what sites live and die and what content looks like on the web. But exactly how Google ranks websites has long been a mystery gathered by journalists, researchers and people working in search engine optimization. Now, an explosive leak that claims … Read more

UPDATED: Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is NOT coming to Game Pass

UPDATE: In another update, a verified user from era, Salromano confirmed with Atlus that the appearance of GAME PASS in the trailer was a typo. Looks like Shin Megami Tensei V isn’t coming to Xbox Game Pass (yet). Also see Wario64’s tweet below. In a Slipknot reel involving Instagram, it looks like Shin Megami Tensei … Read more

SpaceX launches Earth observation satellite into orbit on 2nd leg of double header

The European-Japanese EarthCARE satellite deploys from the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 28, 2024.

A new Earth observation mission reached space today (May 28). SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer satellite, or EarthCARE for short, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today at 6:20 p.m. EDT (2220 GMT or 3:20 a.m. California time). It was the second launch of the … Read more

Scientists pick their favorite images from Euclid’s ‘dark universe’ telescope: ‘The best is yet to come’

Six Euclid images are shown. The first two are starry and galactic-spotted sections of space. The third is a gassy nebula that exhibits a small hook-shaped feature toward the top left. The fourth is a patchy, pink and orange section of space, the fifth is a blobby and hazy area against the backdrop of space and the final one is an individual spiral galaxy.

On Thursday (23 May), the European Space Agency (ESA) and its collaborators released a set of five images constructed by its ground-breaking Euclid Space Telescope. The Euclid consortium previously released five images from the space telescope on November 7, 2023. Euclid has been called Europa’s “dark universe detective” because its wide field of view allows … Read more

How the brain differentiates music from speech

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Summary: A new study reveals how our brain differentiates between music and speech using simple acoustic parameters. The researchers found that slower, even sounds were perceived as music, while faster, uneven sounds were perceived as speech. These insights could optimize therapeutic programs for language disorders such as aphasia. The research provides a deeper understanding of … Read more

Destiny 2’s final form brings new depth to its missions and a “defragmented” world

Ten years ago, Destiny’s story began with the Traveler, a god-like being the size of a small moon who orbited Earth and bestowed superpowers on humans to use against invading alien hordes. In The Final Shape, Destiny 2’s next expansion, we’re finally set to find out what’s inside that massive robotic orb. Apparently it’s pretty … Read more

Cornwall planning: Art dealer’s proposal could lead to ‘disaster’ and have ‘disastrous consequences’

A controversial planning application for a pond already created without permission could lead to “disaster” and have “disastrous consequences”, a planning committee has heard. The development and subsequent application oppose thousands of people, Art dealer Barnes Thomas, who starred in Bear Grylls’ show The Island, applied to preserve an 80m by 30m pond he built … Read more