Reverse Engineering Neural Circuits: Computational Neuroscience Success Stories

Computational neuroscience is currently advancing by mapping how specific neural circuits perform essential tasks, moving beyond the focus on general learning algorithms. According to Timothy Behrens, a professor of computational neuroscience at the University of Oxford and group leader at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour, breakthroughs are occurring in systems where … Read more

Phantom Blade Zero Development Complete

S-Game has confirmed that development of the action title Phantom Blade Zero is officially complete, ensuring the game will meet its scheduled release date of October 29, 2026. The developer also announced that pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 and PC title will open globally on August 12, 2026. The Rise of Chinese Industrial Game Development … Read more

Neural Stem Cells: Early Split Into Distinct Neuron Lineages

Neural stem cells in the cerebral cortex split into two independent lineages early in development to produce different types of neurons, according to a study by Irene Varela-Martínez published in Science Advances. This finding, led by the postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), challenges the long-held “inside-out” model of brain … Read more

Jean Paul Gaultier Launches Le Male In Blue at Iguazu Falls with José Loreto and Duda Beat

Jean Paul Gaultier selected the Iguazu Falls to present Le Male In Blue, a limited-edition fragrance reviving the brand’s iconic 1995 scent, according to promotional materials released by the Maison. The launch event ran from July 28 to July 30 and brought together public figures including José Loreto, Duda Beat, Gabb, Rafael Baricala, João Almeida, … Read more

Dow Jones Clocks Record Close as Wall Street Ends Mixed Amid Tech Slump

U.S. stocks held near record territory on Wednesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a fresh record close amid optimism over a potential peace deal in the Middle East. Meanwhile, big technology companies slumped and SpaceX shares tumbled 13.6% following the company’s first quarterly earnings report as a public company. Wall Street meandered to … Read more

Sony Updates PS5 Box Art to Warn of Physical Media’s Decline

Sony is phasing out physical game discs for the PlayStation 5, setting a firm deadline for the transition to all-digital media. According to official packaging updates and corporate disclosures, new PlayStation 5 games will be sold exclusively in digital formats starting in January 2028, effectively ending the era of retail disc distribution for current-generation hardware. … Read more

Blocking ZFP36L2 Protein May Stop Colorectal Cancer Metastasis

Researchers at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have identified a single protein called ZFP36L2 that acts as a molecular switch linking the gut’s damage-sensing system to cellular identity shifts, according to a study published August 5 in Nature. According to physician-scientist Karuna Ganesh, senior author of the study, the protein controls how cells detect … Read more

Sonic Team Teases More Surprises for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary

According to Pocket Tactics, Sega still has unannounced Sonic the Hedgehog surprises in store following the franchise’s milestone anniversary, with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka confirming that secret projects remain under wraps as fans eye upcoming industry showcases. Takashi Iizuka Hints at Hidden Sonic Surprises As the franchise celebrates key milestones with content updates for … Read more

Google Pixel 11 Pro: HiLight RGB LED Features Leaked

Google Pixel 11 smartphones will feature an expanded RGB-lit LED flash module alongside the Tensor G6 ARM chip, according to code discoveries in the Google Contacts application. According to code analysis by 9to5Google, this upcoming hardware modification—provisionally tracked under names like “Pixel Glow” or “HiLight”—allows users to assign specific colors to individual contacts for incoming … Read more