A new study has found that a commonly prescribed sleep aid may disrupt the brain’s waste removal system during deep sleep. Researchers used mouse models to observe synchronized oscillations of neurotransmitters and blood flow, which power the glymphatic system – a unique cleaning system in the brain. The glymphatic system is only active during deep … Read more
“Severance,” a unique series from Apple TV+, is back for its second season. The show follows employees of Lumon Industries as they undergo a mysterious severance procedure that separates their work memories from their personal ones. In an interview, the cast members shared their character development in Season 2. Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, and John … Read more
A rare astronomical event is set to occur in the sky in late February, where seven planets will be visible together for just one night. The alignment is not a perfect straight line, but rather an arc across the sky due to their orbital plane. This spectacular view can be seen with the naked eye … Read more
New research has revealed that life thrives beneath the surface of the Earth, challenging traditional views on what makes a habitat suitable for living organisms. Led by Emil Ruff of the Marine Biological Laboratory, scientists have discovered diverse communities of microbes in the subsurface, rivaling those found in rainforests and coral reefs. The study found … Read more
A Trump administration influenced by Elon Musk is expected to boost privately funded space missions globally. Max Haot, CEO of Vast Space, said he’s hopeful for a surge in space exploration under the new US president. Mars could be reached within the coming years using SpaceX’s Starship rocket. Mr Haot praised the UAE and Saudi … Read more
A 18-year-old British teenager, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, northern England in July. The victims were Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9. Rudakubana also admitted to 10 charges of attempted murder and producing the deadly poison ricin. … Read more
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and scattered damage across the region. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m., centered 38 kilometers southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers. Reports indicate minor to moderate damage around the cities of Chiayi and Tainan. Twenty-seven people … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to embark on an ambitious space agenda alongside billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, with plans including the first human footprints on Mars. However, analysts warn that many of these aspirations may not be cemented into official US space policy, leaving it uncertain whether Trump’s vision will become a reality. Trump … Read more
Same-sex couples in Thailand are celebrating a major milestone as the country’s marriage equality law takes effect on Thursday. This move makes Thailand only the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, where same-sex couples can legally register their marriages. The law has been years in the making, with the government led by the … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance, defeating the Houston Texans 23-14 in the Divisional Round. This win marks a significant milestone in franchise history, as only two teams – the New England Patriots and the Chiefs – have played in at least seven consecutive conference title games. Head … Read more