The unusually dry winter weather meant fires had lots of fuel to burn through, just as strong winds were blowing to spread the flames Climate change contributed to turning Los…
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images)
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost moon lander has snapped its first photos of its distant target. On Monday (Jan. 27), Texas-based Firefly released two photos of the moon that Blue Ghost…
Professor discusses personal data risks in post-Dobbs era
Credit: Isabel Nunez, Duke Marketing and Communications When you go shopping or visit the doctor, your smartphone tracks your journey there. It also tracks what we like and share on…
Empathy Peaks in Young Adults
Summary: A new study reveals that young adults show the strongest empathic responses to others in physical or social pain, compared to adolescents and older adults. Researchers measured brain activity…
Oral Microbiome May Influence Cognitive Decline and Brain Health
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…
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…
