memories

Sometimes when you are just going about your day, you will encounter a particular sound, visual, or smell that sends you flying back to simpler times. These experiences, among others, are just classic examples of nostalgia, that hard-to-put-your-finger-on feeling of longing for something from the past. The “No Context Nostalgia” Instagram page shares images of things that have a solid chance of unlocking some childhood memories. So get comfortable, strap in for a blast from the past as you scroll through, and be sure to…

MIT researchers propose a theoretical model explaining how cells maintain their identity over generations. The model suggests that a cell’s 3D genome structure guides the restoration of epigenetic marks lost during cell division. This mechanism enables cells to remember their specific type, with implications for understanding diseases and aging processes. Credit: SciTechDaily.comMIT study suggests 3D folding of the genome is key to cells’ ability to store and pass on “memories” of which genes they should express.Every…

When you reach a certain age, Christmas is usually a time for making sure you’ve bought all the presents for friends and family, followed by eating as much as you can until it’s bedtime.Yet when you become a parent, your additional job is to make sure that you capture enough photos and videos to share with family and friends throughout — something that I did incessantly last month.This wasn’t just for sharing what our newborn son was doing with his countless presents though — it was also to record as much as I could in…

The holidays can be a special (or stressful) time. In a best-case scenario, it means getting to spend some time with loved ones and soaking in some warm vibes at the end of a hectic year. Holidays like Christmas are about more than gift-giving; they’re the rare moments in any given year where it feels like peace on Earth could be possible. But, of course, the presents don’t hurt. Memorable gifts can create formative memories for kids and adults alike. That’s the entire premise of the classic A Christmas Story, which…

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Want to look good in videos captured during your Christmas celebrations? You can with Google Photos! It will let you turn your favourite memories into amazing videos by adding effects. The platform has become extremely popular in recent years, serving as a replacement for the Gallery app on many Android smartphones. While it initially offered a backup facility for all your photos and videos, Google has turned the Photos app into an AI powerhouse, with several nifty features such as Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and more.…

Spatial Video is finally available on iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, running the latest iOS 17.2 update. The new recording feature will allow you to record your precious videos to watch like vivid memories in the Apple Vision Pro headset when it becomes available next year. Video playback on Vision Pro is one of the major selling points of the AR headset, allowing you to revisit your experiences in the past like never before — giving you full immersive videos as if you were there rather than the traditional form of video…

With only a few weeks left to 2023, Snapchat is cutting it close, but it will soon begin rolling out its Snapchat Recap feature to Snapchatters everywhere. Snapchat Recap, previously called Snapchat Year End Stories, gives Snapchatters a look back at some of their Memories posted throughout the year.In 2023, Snapchat Recap includes several categories based on the Memories a user posted. The categories include: “New Year, New Me,” which highlights Snaps posted on January 1, 2023“Felt Cute, Will Delete in 24-Hours,” which…

Researchers at The University of Texas have discovered that bacteria, specifically E. coli, use iron levels to store and recall information about behaviors like swarming and forming biofilms. This ability, akin to a form of memory, could lead to new methods of combating bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance.Scientists have discovered that bacteria can form memory-like mechanisms, informing strategies that lead to dangerous infections in humans. These strategies include antibiotic resistance and the formation of…

Ask your parents about their favorite photographic memories, and they'll wax lyrical about those golden Kodak days when they could snap a photo and instantly receive a print. For Black Friday 2023, you can have your own instant photography moments, albeit with Fujifilm's line of Instax Mini cameras.Normally $78, these are on sale for $55 and are available in lavender, light blue, and light pink pastel shades. As an added bonus, this package comes with a carrying case, a 10-pack of film, a photo album, and…