An emphasis on fiber optic broadband delivery blunts the effectiveness and reach of a federal program created to close the gap between internet haves and have-nots, according to a report…
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Neuroimaging reveals distinct patterns of brain activation
Brain oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) response to viewing nature, art, and meditation videos. Credit: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (2025). DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1440177 Past research suggests that meditation and exposure to art or…
English lit grad’s AI tool deciphers Twitter bios, aiding text analysis
Credit: CC0 Public Domain An English literature graduate turned data scientist has developed a new method for large language models (LLMs) used by AI chatbots to understand and analyze small…
Muscular strength and good physical fitness linked to lower risk of death in people with cancer
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause in people with cancer, finds a pooled data…
Pre-Viking fragment from “one of Scandinavia’s most magnificent helmets” discovered in Lejre
An exceptionally rare fragment of a Pre-Viking helmet has been discovered in Lejre, Denmark. According to archaeologists, the fragment dates from the end of the 7th century to the middle…
Ming Dynasty tombs unearthed in China’s Shanxi province
Archaeologists from the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology have unearthed three brick-built tombs during excavations in the city of Changzhi, Shanxi Province, China. The tombs served as a family cemetery…
Microglia Act Differently in Male and Female Brains
Summary: Microglia, the brain’s immune cells, play vital roles in clearing toxins and maintaining neuronal health but can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases if overactive. New research reveals sex-based differences…
