Andre Lee Scores 1st NHL Goal in Kings’ 3-0 Shutout

The Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday, extending their home winning streak to eight games. Andre Lee scored his first NHL goal in the second period, beating Jake Allen with a wrist shot after splitting two defenders. Quinton Byfield added a goal and Adrian Kempe sealed the win with an … Read more

Nintendo eShop Europe Holiday Sale Part 2: Save Up to 85%

Spike Chunsoft Games are on sale during the Holiday Sale Part 2 on Nintendo eShop Europe from December 30, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Players can save up to 85% on select titles. The sale includes popular games like AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, Danganronpa, KATANA KAMI, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Re:ZERO, and more. Discounts range from … Read more

Stocks That Fell Hardest in 2024 S&P 500 Index

This year marked another strong performance for the US stock market, with over 96 stocks in the S&P 500 experiencing double-digit declines. Amidst this trend, two key points to consider are that past performance may not be indicative of future results and the weight of large companies can help stabilize the index. The S&P 500 … Read more

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Brain Cells Not Required for Memory, Study Finds

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that memory-like processes are not exclusive to brain cells but can occur in other types of human cells. Researchers at the Center for Neural Science at New York University discovered that two types of non-neural cells, when exposed to specific patterns of chemical stimuli, exhibited memory responses … Read more

China’s Three Gorges Dam Slows Earth’s Rotation by Tiny Amount

The Three Gorges Dam in central China is not only the largest hydroelectric dam on Earth but also has a surprising effect on the planet’s rotation. According to NASA, filling its massive reservoir causes a slight shift in the Earth’s rotation, increasing the length of each day by 0.06 microseconds. Standing 185 meters tall and … Read more

Polygenic Scores Correlate Moderately with Intelligence

A recent study published in Intelligence explores the power of polygenic scores to predict intelligence, finding that these genetic estimates moderately correlate with IQ scores. The researchers analyzed data from 452,864 participants across nine independent studies and found that polygenic scores explained about 6% of the variation in intelligence. The study used a meta-analytic approach … Read more