Buddhist neuroscientist Judson Brewer says quitting bad habits cold turkey can be miserable. Instead, he suggests using a three-step approach to retrain your brain. When we try to quit a bad habit or replace it with another action, neither method gives us the same degree of satisfaction. Brewer, director of research and innovation at Brown … Read more
Prince Harry opened the seventh edition of the Invictus Games in Canada, calling on competitors to overcome challenges and divisions worldwide. The Duke of Sussex co-founded the games with wounded military veterans, which feature over 500 athletes competing in 11 events. In his emotional speech, Prince Harry honored Canada’s indigenous First Nations peoples and told … Read more
Google has introduced a new feature in its Gemini 2.0 upgrade that allows users to watch YouTube videos without having to sit through them. With the ability to crawl through videos, Gemini can now answer questions about specific clips or provide summaries of entire videos. To access this feature, users must sign in to their … Read more
Residents of certain southern states may be in luck this flu season, as data shows people living there are the least likely to get sick. Researchers at Marian University in Indiana ranked 100 cities in America where people are most and least likely to come down with the common cold. Wilmington, North Carolina topped the … Read more
Sean Baker took home the top prize at the 77th Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, winning the feature film director award for his film Anora. This victory has sent shockwaves through the Oscars race, making Baker a frontrunner to take home the Best Director trophy. Baker’s win came as a surprise, particularly since … Read more
Palantir (PLTR) shares are on track for a 40% return, sparking concerns about overvaluation. Investor Cathie Wood’s recent sell-off and the company’s impressive fourth-quarter earnings report have fueled the rally. However, experts caution that investors should not chase hot stocks without a clear understanding of the risks. Using Barchart’s Expected Move calculator, which reflects the … Read more
A new variant of H5N1, or avian flu, has been detected in dairy cows in Churchill County, Nevada. The strain, D1.1, is believed to have originated from wild waterfowl and has never been documented in domesticated animals before. “This is another spill-over event from wild waterfowl,” said JJ Goicoechea, Director of the Nevada Department of … Read more
Scientists have proposed an innovative solution to a long-standing problem in exploring Venus’ atmosphere with balloons. The current design of balloon probes is limited by its reliance on solar power and the cooling effects of the planet’s dense atmosphere, causing gas leakage and loss of buoyancy over time. To overcome these challenges, researchers are combining … Read more
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management has increased its stake in BP, the struggling oil major. The move is seen as an attempt by the firm to influence BP’s direction and drive change. Elliott, known for its activist investing strategies, acquired a 9.2% stake in BP in January. The firm’s investment in BP is expected to … Read more
NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro faces criticism from employees over her adoption of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” philosophy, which includes sweeping changes to federal hiring practices and guidance to abandon projects promoting diversity. The agency’s recent directives have sparked concerns among workers, who feel overwhelmed by the volume of updates and fear potential … Read more