Summary: Alcohol not only raises pain tolerance but also amplifies aggression, according to a new study. Researchers found that participants who drank alcohol had higher pain thresholds and were more…
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Sails make a comeback in shipping, to dent its huge carbon footprint
The sailboat ‘Grain de Sail II’ sails off Saint Malo, western France, Nov. 6, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Thibault Camus Had he continued working aboard fuel-powered cargo ships, Yann Jourdan reckons…
India’s big push for solar power
India is building what it boasts will be the world’s largest renewable power plant. Vast lines of solar panels reflect the blazing sun in India’s western deserts, a dazzling ocean…
Elon Musk asks US court to block OpenAi’s for-profit conversion
Credit: Sanket Mishra from Pexels Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported Saturday. Attorneys representing the billionaire…
Masculine Ideals Double Suicide Risk in Men
Summary: Men who strongly adhere to traditional masculine ideologies, such as suppressing emotions and valuing independence, are more than twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to those with more…
How worried should we really be?
by César Martín-Gómez, Mohd Zahirasri Bin Mohd Tohir and Victor Debeure, The Conversation Credit: Kindel Media from Pexels Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical…
Spike Protein Lingers in Brain, Fuels Long COVID
Summary: A new study reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein remains in brain-protective tissues and skull bone marrow for years after infection, potentially driving long COVID’s neurological symptoms. Using advanced…
Family History of Mental Illness Increases Aggression Risk in CTE
Summary: A new study reveals that individuals with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and a family history of mental illness have a heightened risk of aggression during adulthood, particularly between ages…
