Summary: New research delves into the distinctive human trait of sequential memory, setting us apart from bonobos. A recent study has also highlighted the joy in chasing passions over accomplishments.…
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US auto union chief warns ready to ‘amp up’ strike if no deal
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is threatening to ‘amp’ up its strike at the three biggest US automakers. The United Auto Workers chief warned Sunday that a historic strike…
US auto talks at ‘critical phase’ as political pressure grows
Members of the UAW (United Auto Workers) picket and hold signs outside of the UAW Local 900 headquarters across the street from the Ford Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan on…
AI ‘no substitute’ for fashion designers’ creativity
AiDA was just one of the AidLab projects being showcased ahead of London Fashion Week, which started Friday. AI is transforming the fashion world but the fast growing technology will…
Wildfires knocked out power to an entire county. A microgrid of generators brought it back
Credit: CC0 Public Domain After an onslaught of about 150 lightning strikes hit one of California’s most drought-stricken regions last month, sparking more than two dozen fires, the flames spread…
Two Vegas casinos fell victim to cyberattacks, shattering the image of impenetrable casino security
An error message is displayed on a machine at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. MGM Resorts said a cybersecurity attack began Sunday, affecting reservations and casino…
US auto workers, companies face off on day two of strike
Members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) line up outside of the UAW Local 900 headquarters to sign up for strike funds. Workers and management from the iconic “Big Three”…
Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet
Summary: Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods not only influences food choices and weight gain but can also alter the brain’s microstructure. Researchers found that poor food quality, high-calorie intake, and inactive…
Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts
Summary: Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG…
Google’s search defaults prey on power of habit, expert says in antitrust trial
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Antonio Rangel, a behavioral economist and professor at the California Institute of Technology, knows how to get you to grab a cereal box off a supermarket…
