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Is There Science Behind The ‘Nervous System Reset’?
What’s the science behind the much-hyped idea that you can “reset” your nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve?
Who uses Farmers’ Almanacs? + Zebra finch home design
Have climate change and weather apps made Farmers’ Almanacs obsolete? Plus, home decorating tips from zebra finches.
Yes, We Heard Your Noise Complaints
Leaf blowers, hand dryers, and beeping phones are among listeners’ most reviled sounds. But are they damaging to your ears?
Slow Breaking News: A Giant Tortoise Revival
With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede.
How Is AI Being Used In The Iran War?
The Pentagon has given AI a powerful role in the Iran war. We dig into the DOD conflict with Anthropic, and the state of autonomous weapons.
Is There Science Behind The ‘Nervous System Reset’?
What’s the science behind the much-hyped idea that you can “reset” your nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve?
AI Music Is On The Charts. Where Does It Go From Here?
AI-generated songs are breaking onto the charts, and music labels are pivoting from lawsuits to partnerships with AI startups. What comes next?
The Surprising Science Of Why Sneakers Squeak
The forces that cause sneakers to squeak also create mini-earthquakes (shoe-quakes, if you will) and tiny lightning bolts.