Chinese tech giant Alibaba has abandoned a multi-billion-dollar plan to spin off its cloud computing arm, citing US restrictions on advanced chips. US restrictions on advanced computer chips are forcing…
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Alzheimer’s Affects Brain Networks Beyond Memory
Summary: Researchers discovered that Alzheimer’s-related changes in brain networks extend beyond memory and attention, impacting sensory and motor circuits. These findings challenge previous assumptions about Alzheimer’s effects. The study suggests…
L.A. asks how to equitably achieve 100% clean energy by 2035
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain In 2021, after the LA100 analysis laid out pathways for the city of Los Angeles to produce 100% renewable electricity, the City Council and Los Angeles…
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health
Summary: Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental health and behavior issues throughout childhood and adolescence.…
How Others’ Perspectives Shape Our Thoughts
Summary: Researchers explored the subtle influence of others’ perspectives on human thinking. In a study involving 234 participants, they used blindfolds to examine whether people process the viewpoint of others…
Magicians Defy Creative Mental Health Trends
Summary: A new study reveals that magicians are less likely to face mental health challenges compared to other creative individuals like musicians and comedians. While creativity has often been linked…
In Mexico, building a rail rival to the Panama Canal
The government hopes the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor (CIIT) will see 300,000 cargo containers transit every year by rail, with 1.4 million — about 33 million tons — by…
Meta to appeal over tough EU curbs on digital giants
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Facebook owner Meta said on Wednesday that it would appeal the inclusion of its Messenger and Marketplace products in tough curbs on digital giants that the…
Fake IDs for sale on the dark web
Internet crime. Credit: University of Technology Sydney. AI generated. Counterfeit Australian identity documents, especially driver’s licenses, rank among some of the most frequently listed and sold identity documents on anonymous…