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We’re bombarded with messaging trying to hijack our quick fear responses, says UC Berkeley political scientist Marika Landau-Wells. Brain research could tell us more about how to change our perception of what’s dangerous and what’s not. c

UC Berkeley Professor Timothy Tangherlini uses lessons from folklore and AI to understand how social media fuels the spread of conspiracies, and how we can use storytelling tools to stem the tide of misinformation. c

Dorsal Grasper provides an intuitive, collaborative grasping approach February 10, 2025 by Marni Ellery More than 15 million people worldwide are living with spinal cord injury (SCI), which can affect their sensory and motor functions below the injury level. For individuals with SCI between C5 and C7 cervical levels, this can mean paralysis affecting their limbs and limited voluntary finger and wrist flexion, making it difficult to grasp large, heavy objects. c

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have analysed Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut bacterium that feeds on mucus sugars, revealing its role in gut health and disease prevention. c

Imagine a future where the birth of a child could transcend the boundaries of natural biology, offering options beyond what nature dictates. This isn’t the plot of a new science fiction film; it’s a reality that could soon be upon us through the advancements in a groundbreaking technology known as in-vitro gametogenesis (IVG). This innovative approach has the potential to redefine the concepts of fertility and parental choice, promising profound changes in how we conceive new life. c

What if the final moments of life were not marked by silence but by a surge of unseen activity? Imagine a symphony reaching its crescendo—not fading into nothingness, but intensifying in a final burst of energy. This is what scientists have observed in the human brain at the moment of death: a sudden spike in high-frequency brain waves, particularly gamma waves, which are linked to memory, awareness, and consciousness itself. c

Thousands of women will participate in a study to see if AI could be used for early breast cancer detection. Around 700,000 women in the UK will take part in the AI breast cancer trial, according to the DHSC. Thirty testing sites will be involved in the study, each fitted with groundbreaking AI digital screening technology. Any woman who has already booked a routine breast cancer screening with NHS will be invited to participate in the study. c

Finding the right partner isn’t always easy. Some people crave adventure, while others want deep emotional connections. Astrology offers insight into personality traits, strengths, and challenges in relationships. Some zodiac signs bring excitement and passion, while others create stability and loyalty. If you’ve ever wondered which zodiac signs make the best girlfriends or wives, this ranking breaks it down from the most unpredictable to the most devoted. c

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