The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,
A mysterious traveler from beyond our solar system, known as 3I/ATLAS, has just made its closest approach to the sun. This comet, which originated far away, is now on a path that will take it out of our cosmic neighborhood, but not before giving astronomers a few more months to study it. The comet,
In Lebanon, many families forced to move due to conflict face serious mental health issues. A recent study looked at the mental state of 400 displaced people. It found that a big number of them, 64. 8%, showed signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a very high number. The study also
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a bi
In a courtroom in Virginia, a teacher is seeking $40 million in damages after a young student shot her in class. The incident, which happened in January 2023, has sparked a heated legal battle. The teacher, Abby Zwerner, took the stand to share her harrowing experience and the events leading up to t
Affinity, a popular image-editing tool, has just undergone a significant transformation. After being acquired by Canva, Affinity has launched a new, unified app called "Affinity by Canva. " This app combines the features of Photo, Designer, and Publisher into one. The best part? It's free to use wit
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in the world of black holes. They found two pairs of these cosmic giants crashing into each other. What makes this special is that the bigger black hole in each pair might have been around for a while, having already collided with another black hole before.
Ben Solo, the troubled son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, has a story that needs to be told. The character, played by Adam Driver, was a fan favorite in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Yet, despite his potential, his story was cut short. A movie about Ben Solo's redemption could have been a game-changer
In Arizona, a special place called Ryan House offers a lifeline for families like the Dobsons. Gideon, an 11-year-old boy with complex medical needs, stays there once a month. This gives his parents, Kathleen and Seth, a much-needed break. Gideon has many health challenges, including blindness, epil
Telehealth is still a big deal in cancer care, even though it's not as popular as it was during the pandemic. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, though. Different people and places have different experiences with it. Cancer care is a journey, and telehealth can be a helpful tool along the way.
