Summary: The microbial ecosystems in our mouths may impact cognitive function as we age, with pathogenic bacteria linked to cognitive decline. Researchers found that beneficial bacteria, such as Neisseria, are…
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Archaeologists reveal a rare Roman miniature box lock discovered in North Rhine-Westphalia
The Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL) has revealed the discovery of a gold and iron Roman-era box lock, unearthed in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The lock was discovered in 2023 by licensed…
Study shows inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A study of men with a family history of prostate cancer has discovered an inherited…
DeepSeek shock shows Europe not out of AI race: experts
DeepSeek’s release has sent some tech stocks plunging. China-based DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence model has shaken the sector by offering high performance apparently at a fraction of the cost of those…
Cannabis Use Reduces Brain Activity in Key Memory Regions
Summary: A study of over 1,000 young adults reveals that both recent and heavy lifetime cannabis use reduce brain activity in regions critical for working memory, including the prefrontal cortex…
SpaceX checks off launch No. 9 from Florida’s Space Coast
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain After a week of nasty weather across Florida, the business of launching rockets got back on track Monday afternoon. A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off at…
Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
For almost a century, migratory flyways have been a cornerstone of bird conservation. Knowing where these aerial highways are helps protect habitats and monitor species through carefully mapped routes that…
Nutrition advice is rife with misinformation − a medical education specialist explains how to tell valid health information from pseudoscience
The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated a vast landscape of misinformation about many topics, science and health chief among them. Since then, information overload continues unabated, and many people are rightfully confused…
