Brain connectivity is lower in adults with PTSD or a history of sexual abuse
A study has found that adults with maltreatment-related posttraumatic stress disorder or a history of sexual abuse have lower brain connectivity in the attention systems known as the ventral and dorsal attention network. These networks enable us to s.....»»
Keep your ghosts and ghouls—the Cordyceps fungus creates real-life zombies
I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each year, I am reminded of a biological tale involving all three. It's the real-life horror story of a flesh-eating, brain-warping.....»»
Researchers: We can"t solve family violence until we address violence between siblings
Domestic and family violence (DFV) has received increasing attention in recent years. It is most commonly associated with intimate partner violence between current and former partners, followed by abuse perpetrated against children by their parents a.....»»
Prolonged brain development of marmosets could serve as model for human evolution
The development of primate brains is shaped by various inputs. However, these inputs differ between independent breeders, such as great apes, and cooperative breeders, such as the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans. In these species, gro.....»»
Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history
Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users......»»
Reddit just achieved something for the first time in its 20-year history
Reddit has turned a profit for the first time in its history, and its daily user base has grown to almost 100 million users......»»
Your ChatGPT conversation history is now searchable
ChatGPT chat histories are now searchable within the web app so you can quickly find and surface relevant information from previous conversations......»»
Aventon Abound SR combines thoughtful design, enhanced security, and smart connectivity
The new Aventon Abound SR e-bike is made for versatile riding whether you're commuting, going for a joyride, or heading to a picnic spot. Learn more here......»»
Concord didn’t fail PlayStation. PlayStation failed Concord
Concord's short, but troubled history can't just be viewed as a self-contained failure. Its part of a bigger picture at Sony......»»
How Harris’s Medicare Plan Could Make At-Home Care for Older Adults Easier
Harris recently proposed a Medicare plan that would cover at-home health aides and other long-term care services, which could provide much needed relief to older adults and caregivers.....»»
Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable now available in online Apple Store
Today Apple announced the M4 Mac mini, which includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for advanced data transfer speeds on select models. Now, the online Apple Store has also been updated to include a new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable for separate purchase......»»
Uranus" moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface, study finds
A new study suggests Uranus' moon Miranda may harbor a water ocean beneath its surface, a finding that would challenge many assumptions about the moon's history and composition and could put it in the company of the few select worlds in our solar sys.....»»
"Sexual precarity": How insecure work puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked
Some of the ways migrants are exploited in the workforce get a lot of public attention. We hear tragic stories about wage theft, forced unpaid overtime, unsafe work conditions or discrimination. And we are likely to hear more such grim stories reveal.....»»
Akamai strenghtens protection against account abuse
Akamai launched new capabilities to its Account Protector security solution. These enhancements are designed to safeguard user accounts against abuse throughout their entire lifecycle and provide advanced protection against account opening abuse, acc.....»»
Lidar mapping reveals mountainous medieval cities along the Silk Road
A city larger than many in Europe at the time was perched in the mountains. The history of the Silk Road, a vast network of ancient and medieval trade routes connecting Beijing an.....»»
Study finds influential textbooks labeled American actions as imperialist, contradicting American exceptionalism
The ideology of American exceptionalism has long held that the United States is and has been exceptional throughout its history, not making the same mistakes or perpetuating the same evils of other world powers. Yet a new study from the University of.....»»
Colored South Africans are all but erased from history textbooks. I asked learners how that makes them feel
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance......»»
"Wonder Drug" Explores Thalidomide’s Secret History and Harms in the U.S.
In her book Wonder Drug, Jennifer Vanderbes explores the history of thalidomide’s secret history—and harms—in the U.S......»»
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia alone often fall through the cracks.....»»
How Your Brain Processes Zero (It’s Not Exactly ‘Nothing’)
What we think about when we think about “zilch” is surprisingly complex, neuroscientists find.....»»
Anyone Can Learn Echolocation in Just 10 Weeks—And It Remodels Your Brain
Human echolocation repurposes parts of the brain’s visual cortex for sound, even in sighted people.....»»