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Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising, study suggests
Research looking at tissue from postmortems between 1997 and 2024 finds upward trend in contamination. Sign up for the Detox Your Kitchen newsletter on avoiding potentially harmful chemicals in ...The Guardian - 9h -
Brain Rot or Not: Duolingo Takes Center Stage
How Duolingo’s unhinged social strategy—rooted in humor, cultural relevance, and a quirky mascot—has turned the app into a marketing powerhouse.Inc. - 1d -
Great White Sharks Washing Up Dead in Canada With Brain Swelling
Faced with a rash of shark deaths marked by brain swelling, Canadian and American scientists are trying to solve a marine mystery.The New York Times - 2d -
Hawley: Gabbard nomination 'may be in jeopardy'
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) signaled Thursday that former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for director of national intelligence could be in jeopardy after her past defense of alleged traitors, ...The Hill - 3d -
Why Do Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Begrudge Their Brains?
Blunt language and brute force are the currencies of the MAGA moment.The New York Times - 4d -
All in the mind? The surprising truth about brain rot
Is screen use really sapping our ability to focus and lowering our IQs? The scientists who have actually analysed the data give their verdict. Andrew Przybylski, a professor of human behaviour and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Harvard study: This popular food ingredient could boost your brain health—how a doctor eats it every day
A recent Harvard study found that including olive oil in your diet could help keep your brain sharp and reduce the risk of dementia. Doctor and longevity researcher Dr. Sogol Ash shares how she ...CNBC - 6d -
Brain implant makes Parkinson's patient feel like he has been 'cured'
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.BBC News - 6d -
Social media influencer manufactured symptoms that caused one-year-old to have brain surgery, Brisbane court hears
The woman, 34, is accused of torturing an infant and posting videos of the little girl online to build a social media following and solicit donations. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 6d -
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China may finally put a lid on coal
Grid upgrades are set to unlock more renewable capacity, putting the fortunes of domestic fossil fuel groups at riskFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Lynn Ban, star of Netflix’s 'Bling Empire: New York,' dies after brain surgery due to ski accident
Jewelry designer Lynn Ban, who starred in the Netflix reality series "Bling Empire: New York," died weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery due to a skiing accident, her son announced ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Lynn Ban, 'Bling Empire: New York' star and jewelry designer, dies after brain surgery
Lynn Bann, a celebrity jewelry designer who starred in Netflix's 'Bling Empire: New York,' died Monday. 'I love you more than life itself,' her son said.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22 -
An 83-Year-Old Neurologist Reveals The 3 Quirky Tricks He Uses to Keep His Brain Sharp
A neurologist who’s still working and writing books in his 80s shares what he personally does to keep his brain sharp as he ages.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
One conference's stranglehold on college football may be over
For the second consecutive year, a Big Ten team won the college football title while the Southeastern Conference did not even qualify for the championship game.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
The World War Two soldier buried without his brain
The family of Donnie MacRae, who died aged 33 in a prisoner-of-war camp hospital, want his remains reunited with his body.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Brain implant that could boost mood by using ultrasound to go under NHS trial
Devices may have potential to help patients with conditions such as depression, addiction, OCD and epilepsy. A groundbreaking NHS trial will attempt to boost patients’ mood using a ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
The consensus on a strong dollar may be too complacent
There are at least three reasons why the greenback might not follow the script currently signalled by marketsFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
TikTok may go dark on Sunday
TikTok could shut down in the U.S. on Sunday with 170 million American users shut out due to a legal and political standoff. NBC News’ Savannah Sellers reports.NBC News - Jan. 19 -
Arsenal’s scrambled brains and missed chances will really hurt Mikel Arteta | Jonathan Wilson
Eight minutes of nonsense have all but put paid to manager’s title dreams after draw with Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta dropped to his haunches, laid his hand on his brow and let his head slump. When ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Oracle May Hold TikTok’s Future in Its Hands
The company is one of the app’s leading server providers, managing the data centers where billions of 40-second videos are stored.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Barcelona's return to Camp Nou 'delayed' until May
Click here to read a 30 second summary of this storyBarcelona's bid to return to Camp Nou before the end of this season has been dealt a fresh blow.A full-scale rebuild of their spiritual home has ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema
His unique, twisted visions shocked and seduced generations of filmgoers. Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Coralie Fargeat and more pay tribute • Ranked: David Lynch’s films and TV shows • ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Jack Smith's 'lame-brained' failure
Smith’s report fails to explain adequately why he did not bring charges against Trump for insurrection.The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Surprise finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder
Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington’s disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of lifeABC News - Jan. 16 -
Even Adults May Soon Be Vulnerable to ‘Childhood’ Diseases
Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may be vulnerable to some illnesses.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
TikTok ban could create a valuable prize: users’ brain space
For Mark Zuckerberg the biggest coup would be to buy the video app outrightFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Scientists Just Discovered This Specific Diet Improves Your Memory and Slows Brain Aging
You probably already knew the Mediterranean diet is good for your body. Recent studies suggest it’s great for your brain too.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key ally in the Middle East -but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Is a brain-stimulation headset the answer to depression?
The makers of a device that delivers small electrical impulses to the brain are hailing the technology as a groundbreaking mental health treatment, but others are sceptical. “Flow helps the vast ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
What may happen in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires
The quantum-computing-stock meltdown, surging bond yields and how to decide whether or not a Roth retirement account is best for you.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Treasury: Covid Stimulus May Have Contributed to Inflation
Treasury secretary Janet Yellen said spending could have have contributed ‘a little bit’ to rising inflation.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire
Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Blinken says Gaza ceasefire may be ‘very close’
Speaking at a press conference in Paris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he hoped a deal could be finalized before the end of President Biden’s time in office.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Raphinha: Olmo saga may harm Barça transfers
Barcelona forward Raphinha fears the registration fiasco surrounding Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor could affect future signings at the Catalan club.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Fluoride once again scrutinized for possible effect on children's brains
A new report once again raises the question of whether there is a link between fluoride in drinking water and lower IQ levels in children.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
A vision of sport in 2050: robot leagues, chips in brains and players in their 50s | Sean Ingle
Many experts’ predictions for the next 25 years may seem outlandish but so did much of what has happened since 1999. Back in 1997, artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Japan came up ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.Wired - Jan. 5
