The brain’s connection to the immune system has long been a mystery. However, according to the findings of a new study, scientists have discovered neurons in the brainstem that play a key role in regulating immunity. These neurons receive signals from the immune system through the vagus nerve and maintain a balance between inflammatory and…
Artificial intelligence technologies continue to penetrate new industries. Recently, there has been much discussion about AI-generated models, who were created entirely by neural networks and earned significantly more than real women. Now, this phenomenon is no longer surprising; moreover, a separate beauty pageant is being prepared for such AI models. The first “Miss AI” ceremony…
Director Dean DeBlois announced on social media that the filming of the upcoming movie “How to Train Your Dragon” has been completed. The shoot took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and lasted 85 days. DeBlois mentioned that while the filming was challenging, it was also exciting, expressing his gratitude to the crew and his satisfaction…
The second part of “Wonka” featuring Timothy Chalamet is set to premiere in theaters on December 17, 2027. The news was reported by the portal World of Reel, citing their sources. While there is no official confirmation yet, indications point to this based on an update in Warner Bros.’ release schedule. In a recent announcement,…
Scientists have presented the results of the first phase of clinical trials involving 14 people with inherited blindness, specifically Leber congenital amaurosis. Significant improvements in vision parameters have been observed with the application of CRISPR gene editing technology. Leber congenital amaurosis is characterized by a mutation in the CEP290 gene, resulting in severe vision loss,…
Victorinox, the maker of famous Swiss Army knives, is working on a model without a blade. CEO Carl Elsener revealed this in an interview with Blick. “Elsener explained that the presence of a blade in the knife leads to the perception of our products primarily as weapons in some markets,” he said. In England and…
At the Computex 2024 expo, Asus showcased the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, its first model featuring Google TV and a remote control with an integrated Google Assistant microphone. This 27-inch 4K IPS panel boasts ultra-thin bezels. It comes with built-in 5W Harman Kardon speakers and a headphone jack on the rear panel. One standout feature of…
The Chinese automotive giant Geely has introduced the new Aegis Short Blade LFP battery with an energy density of 192 Wh/kg, a service life of 50 years, rapid charging up to 80% in 17 minutes, and minimal capacity loss in cold weather conditions. The battery can endure 3500 charge cycles, equivalent to approximately one million…
AstraZeneca has announced a global recall of its COVID-19 vaccine, developed jointly with the University of Oxford, after confirming the potential occurrence of a rare side effect – thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (TTS) – in legal documents. While the mechanism of the disease remains unknown, AstraZeneca acknowledged in its statement that the vaccine may, in rare…
Deadline reported that Jeff Bridges will play the lead role in a new adaptation of the legendary monster from “Beowulf.” In the film “Grendel,” the monster from “Beowulf” will tell his version of the story. The director of this new interpretation will be Robert D. Krzykowski. Bridges will be joined by an impressive cast of…
