From Silent Dialogues to Vivid Memories – Here’s How the Science of Inner Experience Could Transform Gaming

How could gaming go deeper into inner experience? Here’s one example. Many people report having a silent, internal conversation with themselves for much of the time. Our research has shown that inner speech comes in several different forms and has varied functions in thinking, planning and emotion regulation. But when inner speech is depicted in video games, it tends to lack the qualities and variety.
Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Shows How Big a Role Music Is Playing in the 2024 Election
Dancing Raisins: a Simple Kitchen Experiment Reveals How Objects Can Extract Energy From Their Environment and Come To Life

The kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to view and explore what physicists call soft matter and complex fluids. Everyday phenomena, such as Cheerios clustering in milk or rings left when drops of coffee evaporate, have led to discoveries at the intersection of physics and chemistry and other tasteful collaborations between food scientists and physicists.
‘No-Fault Eviction’ to Be Banned in England – But It Won’t Solve Private Renters’ Problems
It appears that the UK government is going to ban “no-fault” eviction by private landlords in England. It promised to abolish these notices immediately after the election, and the king’s speech in July indicated this was a priority.
The Leading Alternative to GDP Is Languishing Over a Technical Disagreement – With Grave Potential Consequences
A whole “beyond GDP” movement has emerged over the last several decades, arguing that we should adopt a new way of measuring the wealth of nations. There is an ongoing debate about the best alternative, and many indicators have supporters, such as gross national happiness and the genuine progress indicator.
5 Lessons From Ancient Civilizations for Cooling Homes in Hot, Dry Climates

Ancient civilizations constructed buildings right next to each other, which reduced the number of walls exposed to the intense solar radiation. Small courtyards provided lighting and ventilation. Narrow streets ensured shade throughout the day and allowed pedestrians to move comfortably through the city.
The Science Behind Ariana Grande’s Vocal Metamorphosis
Thousands of Children Got Tested for Lead With Faulty Devices: What Parents Should Know

A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. While many of the fault-prone devices were used from 2013 to 2017, some were being recalled as late as 2021. The Justice Department said the malfunction produced inaccurate results for “potentially tens of thousands” of children and other patients.
What Philadelphians Need to Know About the City’s 7,000-Camera Surveillance System
How Memories Are Made – And Preserved
Although working memory has very limited capacity – at any given time, it can accommodate just four to seven pieces of information – it is essential for normal human functioning and represents what Spitzer calls a ‘superpower’.
Math Degrees Are Becoming Less Accessible – And This Is a Problem for Business, Government And Innovation
Hayek’s Road to Serfdom at 80: What Critics Get Wrong About the Austrian Economist
Polluted Minds: Airborne Toxins Can Increase Our Risk for Cognitive Disability and Disease

Airborne toxins can increase our risk for cognitive disability and disease. The science of exposomics is helping to identify effective responses. those with median levels of air pollution have a 56 percent greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to those living in regions with the lowest level of air pollution.
Lead From Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Harmful and Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes
Robo-Advisers Are Here – The Pros and Cons of Using AI In Investing
AI-powered robo-advisers, such as Betterment and Vanguard in the US, and finance app Revolut in Europe, are now democratising investment. These tools are making professional financial insight and portfolio management available to everyone. But although there are plenty of advantages to using robo-advisers, there are downsides too.
Why Does It Feel So Cold in the UK Right Now – And When Will It Warm Up?

It won’t come as a surprise that temperatures have been well below average this week, especially in eastern areas of the UK where they’ve stayed stubbornly in single digits. The atmospheric observatory at the University of Reading indicates the average daily maximum temperature for April so far is 14.4°C – that’s 0.4°C above average.
How to Unlock Our Electronic Junk’s Potential Through Recycling
UK Smoking Ban Would Have Many Benefits for Public Health – But Only if It’s Effectively Implemented
How to Filter out PFAS and Forever Chemicals From Water

Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming.
Why Some Indians Want to Change the Country’s Name To Bharat
Exposing Plants to an Unusual Chemical Early on May Bolster Their Growth and Help Feed The World
Lithography nanoimprint machine announced by Canon, promising 2nm chips without EUV
Russia’s Legal Interpretation of ‘Espionage’ Has Broadened Since the Soviet Era – As the Case of Evan Gershkovich Shows
Stand Your Ground Laws Empower Armed Citizens to Defend Property With Violence – A Simple Mistake Can Get You Shot, Or Killed
Stand your ground laws authorize defensive violence without a duty to retreat, wherever a person may legally be. Some also expand the circumstances in which someone could use lethal force to defend property.