Want to know how top ice hockey players stay at the top of their game? A recent study looked into the brain activity of elite Junior-A hockey players to understand their cognitive performance better. Instead of just looking at physical skills, scientists used neurophysiological measures to see how t
Hearing loss, a common issue affecting one out of every five adults in Europe, is more than just a nuisance. It's linked to serious health problems like dementia. So, what role does education play in hearing health across Europe? Let's dive into how education inequalities change as people age, diffe
The default mode network (DMN) plays a crucial role in complex thinking and behavior. Scientists studied brain tissue from deceased individuals and used advanced brain imaging to understand the DMN's structure and function. They discovered that the DMN has diverse brain cell types, specialized for d
Google is back in the courtroom, fighting a whopping €4. 1 billion antitrust fine from the EU. This time, they're not just asking for a reduction, but hoping to get rid of the fine completely. The issue? Google's business practices in the mobile OS market. The EU thinks Google's deals with Android p
Next month, Eurosport will say goodbye to UK screens. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is shaking up their sports lineup, moving Eurosport's content to the TNT channels. This means live sports and other programming will now be found on TNT, which is run jointly by WBD and UK telecom giant BT. Cycling, t
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition where the blood pressure in the lungs is too high. This puts a lot of strain on the heart and can lead to heart failure and even death. A protein called FTO, which is linked to obesity and metabolism, may play a part in PAH, but its role i
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been causing a buzz in European politics. But not everyone is pleased. Billionaire Bill Gates recently voiced his concerns in an interview. He's worried that Musk's involvement is creating confusion. Musk has been supporting a far-right party in Germany an
Europe's leaders have given the green light for a six-month extension of sanctions against Russia, targeting various sectors like trade, finance, and energy. This decision came after Hungary lifted its objections, removing a significant roadblock. The sanctions, originally introduced in 2014 after t
Did you know that recognizing members of your own species is a big deal for animals? Scientists have studied this process a lot, but they're still trying to figure out how the brain makes it happen. Recent findings point to a specific area in the thalamus, a part of the brain, that acts like a hub f
Ovarian cancer keeps claiming lives silently due to its late detection and high recurrence rates. One key reason is the role of chronic inflammation, which drives cancer progression. Specific cytokines like IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-8, along with pathways like NF-kB and STAT3, get overactive in ovarian ca
