Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which causes cold sores, may cause lasting cognitive and motor impairments as well as anxiety-related behaviors when it enters the brain through the nose. A new study from the University of Illinois Chicago found that HSV-1 can trigger long-term neurological damage by exploiting a cellular enzyme. The researchers focused on intranasal … Read more
A long-awaited remake of 2003’s influential Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been delayed once more, this time by several years. Initially announced in September 2020 for a January 2021 release, Ubisoft put the brakes on the project after receiving negative fan feedback over its reveal trailer. However, the publisher later indefinitely postponed … Read more
A new AI technique called Quartz can analyze retinal scans to identify key differences in blood vessel patterns, which may indicate cognitive decline. Researchers at City St George’s University of London used the technology on over 63,000 people aged 40-69 and found that those with reduced width and twisting patterns in their retinal vessels were … Read more
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Researchers have identified a potential early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease in the retina. A study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that changes in retinal structure and function, particularly those associated with the APOE4 gene, can be linked to visual processing deficits and neurodegenerative symptoms. The research team used advanced imaging techniques to assess retinal … Read more
Popular YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name was Philip Enewally, has died at the age of 26. According to a report from TMZ, his body was found in a Los Angeles County mailroom on Friday, March 14. Enewally’s cause of death is currently unknown and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released any … Read more
Valve has released a major update for the Steam Deck, dubbed “Pi Day,” which brings significant improvements and new features to the handheld gaming console. The update is available as a preview and includes several key upgrades, including an upgraded Linux Kernel 6.11, KDE Plasma 6.2.5, and Mesa Graphics Driver. The updated Arc Linux base … Read more
Kanye West has released a new song titled “Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine,” which features his 11-year-old daughter North, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, and musician Jasmine Williams. The track begins with a voice recording of Combs, 55, discussing the care he’s taken for West’s children. West also includes lyrics from his own experiences with … Read more
The US Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10,000 employees as part of a broader strategy to modernize operations and achieve financial sustainability. The initiative, called “Delivering for America,” aims to cut costs and improve the agency’s outlook. Under the plan, postal service CEO Louis DeJoy will work with Elon … Read more
The stock market had a mixed week, with Friday’s rally not enough to prevent the S&P 500 from experiencing its fourth straight week of losses. The index fell 2.3% for the week and is still off 8.2% since peaking on February 19. However, investors were encouraged by gold prices surging above $3,000 per ounce and … Read more