Can Dopamine Bend Time To Shape Memory?
Ever heard of getting a “dopamine hit” from something you enjoy? These exciting moments also appear to influence memory, although perhaps not in the way you’d expect. New research by…
From viral provocation to the ivory tower, Israeli web culture gets its academic moment
When the online phenomenon Dudu Faruk – a fictional persona created by Ori Comay in the guise of a crude, deliberately offensive rapper whose low-budget, provocation-laden clips scorched social media…
Indie newsrooms urge ‘radical collaboration’ for thriving public interest media
A group of independent newsrooms in Southeast Asia are calling for “radical collaboration” to address challenges faced by the news industry and the public information ecosystem on the internet. The…
How Singapore’s car-lite strategy has panned out over 12 years
Mr Michael Liew, 52, spends a significant amount of time on the road, as the demands of his day require him to shuttle between school runs, work appointments and family…
3 Takeaways from Cleveland Cavaliers Loss Against Toronto Raptors in Game 6
The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a disappointing 112-110 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 on Friday night. After entering this decisive game in prime position to advance to the…
Mysterious ‘Little Red Dots’ Could Reveal How the First Black Holes Formed
Astronomers studying the early universe may have uncovered a potential clue to how the first supermassive black holes were born, after detecting an unusual X-ray signal from one of the…
Pentagon strikes deals with 7 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
The Department of Defense announced Friday an agreement with seven major technology companies to use their artificial intelligence tools in its classified networks. Not included: Anthropic, which the Trump administration…
From railways to energy – five strategic projects linking Gulf states
Gulf leaders gathered in Riyadh this week for their first in-person meeting since the outbreak of the US–Israel war with Iran. Alongside security concerns, they also discussed expediting longstanding joint…
I Played the New 007 James Bond Game. It’s Hitman With a Heart
When a trailer popped up at last year’s Summer Game Fest for 007: First Light, fans breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that studio IO Interactive was behind…
In The Zone: How Paris and Bayern’s shooting stars gave us a night to remember
“I think all football lovers will have enjoyed watching that,” declared Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos. Luis Enrique, his coach, was even more emphatic. “The best game I’ve ever managed as…