Jon Nelson, a marketing professional and father of three, has been living with treatment-resistant depression for years. Despite trying various treatments, he was on the verge of giving up until he opted for an experimental deep brain stimulation procedure. The surgery involved implanting electrodes in his brain to electrically stimulate the brain and change the…
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Google has expanded its AI-based note-taking and research assistant, NotebookLM Plus, to individual users subscribed to the Google One AI Premium plan. This move comes after its debut for enterprises on Google Cloud and via Google Workspace. The paid version offers higher usage limits and premium features, including 5 times more usage than the free…
A recent survey of nearly 5,000 researchers worldwide suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) tools will become widely accepted in scientific research and publishing within the next two years. The majority of respondents believe that AI can already outperform humans in tasks such as reviewing large sets of papers, summarizing research findings, and detecting errors in…
BitconeMine, a leading cloud mining company, has made a significant shift towards sustainable energy by relying on renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. This move is expected to reduce the environmental impact of energy-intensive mining processes and increase profitability for users. The company offers various contract packages with unique return on investment,…
Physicists in the UK and Austria have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum communication by entangling thousands of nuclear spins to create a quantum dot qubit. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize quantum communication networks by enabling the reliable storage of entangled states and improving the performance of quantum repeater operations….
Dogecoin, a popular cryptocurrency, has introduced its latest innovation, ION Cloud Mining, a platform that makes cryptocurrency mining more accessible and efficient for both seasoned investors and newcomers. This groundbreaking initiative utilizes cutting-edge technology to allow users to mine Dogecoin without the need for expensive hardware or advanced technical expertise. The platform is designed to…
Researchers at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland have made a groundbreaking discovery about the way maggots perceive food. Using genetic tools, they found that certain neurons in the brain control food choice and can sense both taste and texture. This multimodal capacity challenges the conventional view of taste sensing, which holds that specific neurons…
The tech industry has seen a significant wave of layoffs in 2024, with over 150,000 job cuts across 542 companies. Large companies like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also experienced cuts and shut down operations. The trend is expected to continue in 2025, with several major companies…
A new podcast, “The Deep End,” explores the use of brain implants to treat severe depression. The podcast follows four individuals who underwent an experimental procedure involving electrodes implanted in their brains to stimulate neural activity. The treatment has shown promising results, with some patients experiencing significant improvements in their mental health. This breakthrough has…
The Trump administration has issued an order freezing all federal grants and loans, sparking chaos and confusion in the US scientific community. Researchers are reeling from the uncertainty, with many universities advising faculty members against spending federal grant dollars on travel, research projects, and equipment. The order has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge,…
