Octopus may experience REM sleep, and dream, much like we do

Scientists have spent years trying to work out if octopuses, whose brains have some remarkable similarities to our own, have dreams. A recent study even purported that the eight-armed cephalopods can have physical reactions in their sleep, akin to bein… Continue reading Octopus may experience REM sleep, and dream, much like we do

New subtype of depression named, could change diagnosis and treatment

For the first time, scientists have identified a new subtype of depression that involves more pronounced cognitive dysregulation, with current treatment missing the mark on helping relieve these symptoms.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: … Continue reading New subtype of depression named, could change diagnosis and treatment

AI hit prediction could have a huge impact on music industry, artists

It’s safe to say that even with convincing deep fakes causing record-label panic and a flurry of new AI tech garnering plenty of interest, we’re still at the very beginning of learning how the age of modern machine learning will impact art and pop cult… Continue reading AI hit prediction could have a huge impact on music industry, artists

Losing weight and keeping it off involves more than willpower

Nearly 42% of adults across the US have obesity, according to the most recent reporting from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And while size and poor health outcomes aren’t always connected, adults with obesity also have a much higher ri… Continue reading Losing weight and keeping it off involves more than willpower

This AI chef has learned to make you a salad, but do you want it to?

It’s no secret that we’re not all equal when it comes to skills in – or the inclination to spend time in – the kitchen. It’s one of the key drivers behind the push to use new AI developments to shape the future of the home and commercial kitchen. (That… Continue reading This AI chef has learned to make you a salad, but do you want it to?

Origins of schizophrenia may be linked to mom’s vitamin D

Researchers have used molecular imaging technology to confirm maternal vitamin D levels’ crucial role in developing the brain cells that produce dopamine, the body’s ‘feel-good’ chemical. The finding provides a greater understanding of the mechanisms u… Continue reading Origins of schizophrenia may be linked to mom’s vitamin D

Depression linked to brain’s subdued immune cells, not inflammation

A new study into the biological mechanisms underlying depression may have upended the widely held belief that the condition is associated with inflammation. It found that suppression of the brain’s immune cells might be a contributing factor instead.Co… Continue reading Depression linked to brain’s subdued immune cells, not inflammation

Weekend cheat meals linked to cognitive impairment and poor gut health

Bad news if you love a nice weekend cheat meal: scientists have found evidence that “diet cycling” between healthy food Monday to Friday, followed by a weekend reward of greasy takeout, could trigger cognitive impairment and poor gut health.Continue Re… Continue reading Weekend cheat meals linked to cognitive impairment and poor gut health