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Scientists recreate an iconic Pink Floyd song by scanning listeners' brains
The research looked at how brains interact with music.
Extreme weather leads to more negative tweets, study finds
Researchers found that heatwaves and downpours lead to more negative tweets. They suggested that, given the consistency of the results, the study indicates we're finding it hard to adapt to climate change.
Wind and solar could meet 85 percent of current US electricity needs
Renewable sources may meet most power demands in 'advanced, industrialized nations,' according to a study.
Apple is reportedly working on mental health monitoring using iPhone data
Sensors and algorithms could help detect depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
Tesla drivers become 'inattentive' when using Autopilot, study finds
MIT researchers studying glance data found that drivers become more inattentive when using Tesla's Autopilot system.
Study suggests EVs really are cleaner than gas-powered cars over their lifespan
A new study compares the life-cycle of EVs with gas-guzzlers in four of the biggest car markets in the world.
Study finds Facebook's free data app favored its own services
Discover provides users with free daily data and stripped-down web pages.
MIT study finds labelling errors in datasets used to test AI
Over three percent of data in the most-cited datasets was deemed inaccurate or mislabeled.
Asics used EEGs to prove that, yes, running makes you happier
Using an EEG, researchers found runners were less stressed, were able to relax more and had clearer thinking after a 20 minute exercise.
'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' may actually be good for you
An Oxford study tapped into data from Nintendo and EA.
Bose's Sleepbuds II address some of our concerns (just not the high price)
You can pre-order Bose next-gen Sleepbuds II beginning today.
Apple report says the App Store supported $519 billion in sales last year
The App Store facilitated $519 billion in sales last year.
Researchers say Oura rings can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days early
Researchers believe the Oura Ring and AI-guided models can predict COVID-19 symptoms three days before onset with over 90 percent accuracy.
Fitbit's in-app study will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19
Fitbit is using its app for a study that will determine if wearables can detect COVID-19 and other infections diseases before symptoms manifest.
Fitbit launches its first large-scale study to detect irregular heartbeats
Fitbit wearers can help the company learn more about irregular heart rhythms.
Lettuce grown on the ISS is as nutritious as Earth harvests, scientists find
The red romaine lettuce astronauts grew on the ISS a few years ago aren't just as good as Earth-grown lettuce, they're also as nutritious. NASA's Gioia Massa, Christina Khodadad and their colleagues examined and analyzed three batches of lettuce grown on the space station between 2014 and 2016. They compared it to lettuce that they grew here at home under similar conditions -- in the same relative humidity, carbon dioxide concentration and temperature, among other things -- and determined that the level of nutrients between them is very similar.
YouTube's tweaks to recommend fewer conspiracy videos seem to be working
One of the most important aspects of YouTube is its recommendation engine, as the vast majority of views and watch time come from suggested content, rather than direct traffic. The platform does a good job of determining which videos would be relevant to a given user, but when it comes to news and fact-based videos, conspiracy theory content can find its way in. As of January of 2019 -- and after facing public backlash -- YouTube promised to curb the amount of conspiracy videos it pushes to users. A study published by the University of California, Berkeley states that these efforts do seem to be working, and that their analyses show a 40% reduction in the likelihood of YouTube suggesting conspiracy-based content.
Volocopter is researching the best air taxis routes in Southeast Asia
Volocopter is preparing for a feasibility study that will determine the best cities and routes for air taxis in Southeast Asia and evaluate different air taxi use cases. This next step is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) necessary for Volocopter to bring commercial air taxis to the region.
CDC: Vitamin E acetate is 'closely associated’ with vaping lung injuries
For months, the CDC has warned people against vaping until it could determine the cause of a mysterious vaping-related lung injury. Now, the CDC confirms speculation that vitamin E acetate is "closely associated" with EVALI, or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury.
Researchers create bone-inspired 3D-printed building materials
You may not think of your bones as buildings, but researchers do. A team from Cornell University, Purdue University and Case Western Reserve University believes that by studying the internal structure of bones, they may be able to 3D-print stronger construction materials for homes and buildings.
