Cultivating your own well-being doesn’t mean avoiding discomfort altogether, according to neuroscientist Mary Helen Immordino-Yang. Instead, it’s about achieving balance and flexibility in life. This means prioritizing quality relationships, monitoring social media usage, and engaging in activities that bring joy and reflection. True well-being isn’t just about having positive experiences; it’s also about learning from … Read more
Parenting You Won’t Be Here Forever Why parents should prepare their children for life without them. It’s painful to think about our own mortality. However, avoiding this reality can impact how we parent and care for those around us. Our denial of death can lead to an overemphasis on safety and supervision, which can stifle … Read more
References: 1. American Diabetes Association. Low Vitamin D May Contribute to Insulin Resistance. MedlinePlus. 2. American Heart Association. Added sugars. American Heart Association. How too much added sugar affects your health infographic. 3. Atkinson F, Cohen M, Lau K, Brand-Miller JC. Glycemic index and insulin index after a standard carbohydrate meal consumed with live kombucha: … Read more
Artificial nanopore proteins that resemble natural ion channels have been developed by researchers in the US and Europe. These nanopores can be built into sensors to detect medically relevant substances. Ion channels are essential for cells, allowing ions to pass through cell membranes. However, naturally occurring ion channels are difficult to work with due to … Read more
[SYS>> Key Takeaways BIOS and UEFI have different interfaces, functionalities, and ages. UEFI supports mouse navigation and networking. – BIOS uses MBR, while UEFI uses GPT. BIOS works in 16-bit mode, whereas UEFI can operate in 64-bit for faster booting. – UEFI offers detailed hardware monitoring, supports newer hardware, and has advantages like faster booting … Read more
China plans to deflect near-Earth asteroid in 2023 China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) has announced plans to conduct a test mission in 2023 to deflect a small asteroid from its current course. The Earth is hit by objects from space around 50 times a day, but most are just small grains of sand. However, larger … Read more
The prestigious Hugo awards for science fiction and fantasy writing has revealed that almost 400 votes were fraudulently paid for to help one finalist win. This is about 10% of all the votes cast this year. The Hugo administration subcommittee found that 377 votes came from individuals with fake names or other disqualifying characteristics, such … Read more
Activision Blizzard is reportedly using generative AI to create some of its biggest games. The company quietly sold AI-generated microtransactions in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, despite promises to only use the technology for concept art and other materials that wouldn’t make it into the final game. Several major video game companies have already … Read more
Several major Russian banks experienced distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that temporarily disrupted their mobile apps and websites. VTB, a state-owned bank, reported that its clients encountered issues using online services due to the attack “planned from abroad.” The Russian Agricultural Bank said it was hit by a DDoS attack on Tuesday, but consequences were minimal … Read more
Google is adding new security warnings when downloading suspicious or malicious files through its Chrome web browser. The company is introducing a two-tier warning system based on Google Safe Browsing verdicts: Suspicious files and Dangerous files, each with its own iconography, color, and text to help users make informed choices. For users who have enabled … Read more