Researchers have tested a method that uses principal component analysis (PCA) to filter unwanted signals from spinal cord fMRI scans. The technique, called SpinalCompCor, picks out noise by looking at a region outside the spinal cord and cerebrospinal fluid. It then keeps only the most important com
In recent weeks, shoppers in the UK have noticed a new sight: Cadbury chocolate bars wrapped in clear plastic shields. Major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and the Co‑op are adopting these anti‑theft measures after a surge in chocolate pilfering. Police and retailers claim that the sugary t
Kelly Cutrone, a well‑known fashion publicist who judged America’s Next Top Model from cycles 18 to 22, recently responded to Jay Manuel’s criticism of Tyra Banks in the Netflix docuseries “Reality Check. ” Manuel said that after cycle 8 he wanted to leave the show and that Banks ignored him on s
The world of private lending is facing a new storm, and a well‑known investor has stepped forward to warn about the danger. At a global conference in Miami, the founder of a prominent investment firm spoke sharply about how one troubled fund could signal larger problems in an industry worth $1. 8 tr
The NFL Combine is a spotlight for front‑office chatter, and 2026 promises fresh moves. In Kansas City, the Chiefs’ general manager highlighted a desire for a faster running attack. With the No. 9 overall pick, he hinted at Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Love or a free‑agent option like Breece Hall. At
The upcoming State of the Union will see a wave of Democratic lawmakers choosing silence or alternative events over direct protest. After last year’s heated scenes in the House chamber, many are opting for a more subdued stance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries outlined two paths at a recent b
The biggest names in free agency get most of the buzz, but many solid players are waiting for a chance to shine. These athletes may not be in the headlines, yet they could become key pieces for teams looking to stretch a budget. Running back Kenneth Gainwell had a breakout season after moving
The Chicago Fed chief, Austan Goolsbee, told a Washington conference that cutting interest rates now would be premature because inflation still lingers above the 2 % goal. He warned that past mistakes of assuming price rises were temporary should not be repeated. Goolsbee highlighted the latest d
A new study shows that gold films only a few nanometers thick can be turned into tiny mechanical sensors. These devices vibrate at very high frequencies, in the range of millions of cycles per second. When a laser shines on them, their vibration frequency shifts in a predictable way, allowing the se
JPMorgan’s chief executive, Jamie Dimon, cautioned investors that the current boom in asset prices and high borrowing could trigger a crisis similar to 2008. He warned that banks taking on risky loans and the excitement around artificial intelligence are signs of a fragile system. Dimon compar
