Research suggests the human brain may contain as much as a spoon’s worth of tiny plastic shards. A new study published in Nature Medicine found concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the brains of human cadavers increased by 50% between 2016 and 2024. Researchers detected high levels of microplastics, which are miniscule plastic fragments resulting … Read more
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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler expressed happiness and relief after joining the team, citing his desire to play basketball again without any suspensions looming over him. Butler’s tumultuous tenure with the Miami Heat came to an end when he was suspended multiple times due to criticism of his role under head coach Erik Spoelstra. … Read more
Scientists from Montana State University have uncovered new insights into how ancient microbes on Earth adapted to a world with increasing oxygen levels. Led by Professor Bill Inskeep, the research team studied microorganisms living in hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, shedding light on the origins of life on our planet. The Great Oxidation Event … Read more
A team of Italian scientists has cracked the code on perfectly boiling eggs without requiring special culinary skills or gadgets. Their method, published recently, uses alternating periods of hot and lukewarm water to achieve ideal temperatures for both the yolk and egg white. The traditional hard-boil approach can result in a green ring around the … Read more
A park in Westchester County, New York, has been closed to visitors due to concerns over avian flu after a dozen dead Canada geese were discovered in a pond. The birds were removed and taken for testing by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The closure is part of efforts to prevent the … Read more
US President’s Son Donald Trump Jr has faced backlash for hunting in a protected area in Venice, Italy without a license. A video posted by the former presidential candidate shows him taking down a rare duck species. An Italian lawmaker has filed a complaint against Trump Jr for violating conservation laws in the country’s protected … Read more
A new Chinese chatbot called DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech sector, with semiconductor companies taking a hit. Developed by DeepSeek’s makers for less than $6 million, the system boasts performance benchmarks equal to or better than leading chatbots. The AI Assistant quickly became the most downloaded free app in the US on Apple’s … Read more
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is launching a new gaming event called “iicon”, or the “interactive innovation conference”. The event aims to replace E3, but it’s unclear if gamers will be as excited. Despite its lack of catchy name, iicon boasts impressive participation from major game developers and publishers. Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Disney, and more … Read more
Small- and mid-cap artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have seen significant gains this week due to new economic data that led to falling Treasury yields. Several company-specific events, such as securing new business, analyst upgrades, and new product launches, also contributed to the surge. BigBear.ai Holdings (NYSE: BBAI), a decision-making AI company, announced a major contract … Read more