Summary: A new study has shown that conscious thought relies on synchronized brain rhythms to maintain communication between sensory and cognitive brain regions. Under general anesthesia, this rhythm-based communication breaks…
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Gas isn’t a good alternative to coal. South Africa should focus on solar, wind and green hydrogen
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain South Africa is immersed in a “just energy transition” from a fossil fuel-based energy system to a cleaner, low-carbon energy system. This new system will be…
First Gut Microbiome Map for Personalized Food Responses
Summary: A recent study has mapped how molecules in food interact with gut bacteria, revealing why people respond differently to the same diets. By examining 150 dietary compounds, researchers found…
Gene Activity in Depression Linked to Immune System and Inflammation
Summary: A new study reveals that inflammation and immune system activation are closely linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly in those resistant to standard antidepressants. Researchers analyzed gene expression…
Researchers propose hydrogen storage using existing infrastructure in lakes and reservoirs
Hydrogen supply system at DLR Cologne. Credit: DLR. dlr.de/content/en/articles/news/2021/02/20210412_dlr-at-the-digital-hannover-messe-2021.html. In a new Nature Communications study, researchers propose a new method for hydrogen storage using existing pipes located at the bottom…
Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout
The logo of French video game publisher Ubisoft is pictured at the Paris games week in Paris, Nov. 4, 2017. Credit: AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File Shares of Ubisoft jumped more…
Meta’s Movie Gen lets users animate photos into videos
Meta says it is working with filmmakers and creators as it eases toward the possible public release of a ‘Movie Gen’ AI model that turns images into custom videos based…
