A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Communications, reveals how rhythmic brain waves known as alpha oscillations help us distinguish between our own body and the external world ...

The Elemind headband promises to help you fall asleep faster. This is what happened when I put it to the test for a nap.

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The first season of Pluribus ended in atomic fashion on Christmas Eve. After weeks of being solitary, Carol made Zosia return to her life with a simple, two-word message: "come back." (Carol's ...

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A new high-tech system puts out fires using sound waves. It may seem like magic but it's not - it's science. This revolutionary technology from Sonic Fire Tech ...

Forward-looking: When wildfires sweep through the dry hills outside Los Angeles, homes can be lost in moments. A California startup imagines a different outcome: as embers fall and nearby brush ...

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Wild Waves Theme Park has announced that its 2026 operating season will be its last, park officials announced Wednesday. The park, which has been a staple of entertainment in the ...

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A Gen Z woman has gone viral after sharing her theory on what she calls the “Gen Alpha accent”—a way of speaking she’s noticed among younger kids. Vivian Peterson (@veeveeunn), 20, a full-time student ...

When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify ...

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In space, no one can hear you scream — here's why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Our universe is filled with floating nebulae, ...