Researchers have discovered that ketamine’s antidepressant effects target astroglia, a type of brain support cell, rather than neurons, challenging conventional views. In zebrafish and mice, scientists found that ketamine suppressed “giving up” behavior caused by futility signals, which is linked to astroglial activation. The study suggests that targeting astroglia may be a new approach to … Read more
SpaceX’s Crew-10 launch has been delayed due to technical issues, keeping astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams in orbit for an extended period. The duo launched in June aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft but experienced technical problems en route, leading NASA to extend their stay on the International Space Station. Initially expected to last a week, … Read more
CVS Health Corp.’s stock has experienced its worst month in decades, with shares heading towards a 12-year closing low on Tuesday. The slump is attributed to recent comments from Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren, who have criticized the drug seller’s role as a “middleman.” The criticism from both parties suggests CVS may not have any … Read more
The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok, citing concerns over its failure to limit election interference in Romania’s recent presidential vote. The Commission will investigate TikTok’s policy on political advertisements and paid-for content, as well as its recommendation systems for potential manipulation. This move follows a December order for TikTok to freeze data … Read more
A survey of over 300 global public company CEOs has found that the “Trump Effect” is expected to drive increased hiring and greater investment. The poll, conducted by Teneo, a global advisory firm, reveals that 43% of CEOs plan to boost domestic investment spending, while 34% aim to hire more employees. International investments are also … Read more
SpaceX has obtained a launch license from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its upcoming Starship Flight 7 test flight, clearing the way for the company’s next launch of the world’s largest rocket. The license was issued on December 17, just two weeks before the expected launch date. The FAA’s Associate Administrator for Commercial … Read more
Red Bull has announced that Sergio Perez will leave the team early, ending his contract two years before its scheduled end. The move comes after a disappointing season for the Mexican driver, who failed to win a race and finished on the podium only four times. Perez, 34, had been driving for Red Bull since … Read more
A recent blast of energy from the Sun triggered an ongoing geomagnetic storm warning, which has extended through Tuesday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) issued a Level 1 warning due to a coronal mass ejection (CME) that reached Earth’s atmosphere on Monday. This minor storm is expected … Read more
Lake Enigma, located 2,000 miles south of New Zealand’s southernmost point, has long been an enigma due to its unique conditions. Researchers at the National Research Council of Italy recently drilled through its ice cover and discovered a complex microbial ecosystem beneath the surface. The lake’s liquid water is only 39 feet deep, but it … Read more
Databricks, the data analytics company, has closed its largest funding round ever, raising $10 billion in fresh capital. The company’s CEO, Ali Ghodsi, explained that he is waiting until at least 2025 to go public with an initial public offering (IPO), citing uncertainty about interest rates and inflation. Ghodsi stated that the company used the … Read more