Scientists have released the most comprehensive map ever assembled of a mammalian brain, revealing hidden algorithms that underlie its complex functions. The Machine Intelligence From Cortical Networks (MICrONS) consortium has created a 3D reconstruction of a mouse brain’s visual cortex, linking its structure to activity for the first time. The dataset contains over 84,000 neurons, … Read more
Blizzard has outlined how heroes will work in Overwatch 2’s new Stadium mode. When the mode launches on April 22, all 17 playable heroes – a mix of classic characters and those exclusive to OW2 – will be available for third-person play. The heroes are divided into three roles: Tanks, Damage, and Support. Each hero … Read more
Singaporeans will cast their votes in a general election on May 3, amidst unprecedented global economic instability. The ruling PAP party, led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has announced its candidates and is expected to contest all 97 seats. The election comes as the world grapples with profound changes, including the ongoing trade war between … Read more
Measles cases are on the rise nationwide, but states and cities struggling to combat the outbreak face a new challenge from the Trump administration. The administration’s policies undermine efforts to provide crucial vaccinations and counter misinformation. Minnesota is also facing significant cuts to its health safety net program. Medicaid costs around $18.5 billion annually, with … Read more
A centuries-old jawbone fossil discovered off Taiwan’s western coast has rewritten the story of humanity’s mysterious relatives. The ancient relic, known as Penghu 1, is confirmed to be from a Denisovan, an extinct group of archaic humans identified in 2010. Denisovans share ancestors with both Neanderthals and modern humans but are distinct themselves. Their physical … Read more
Honda is considering shifting some of its automotive production from Canada and Mexico to the US due to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, according to a report by Japanese newspaper Nikkei. The automaker aims to ensure 90% of US sales are with vehicles produced domestically. To achieve this goal, Honda plans to increase US production … Read more
US President Donald Trump has reversed an exemption for Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics, days after announcing they would be exempt from levies of up to 145%. The products will now be subject to a separate “semiconductor tariff” as part of a new levy. Trump had stated that the exemptions were simply being moved into … Read more
Actor William Gutierrez-Levy, known professionally as William Levy, was arrested on Monday in Weston, Florida, a city in the Miami metropolitan area. He faces charges of disorderly conduct by intoxication and trespassing. According to Broward County Jail records, Levy allegedly caused a disturbance while intoxicated in a public place. A judge fined him $250 for … Read more
As an economic forecaster and a business leader myself, I understand the monumental challenges posed by President Trump’s tariffs, immigration policy, and regulatory actions. The risk of recession has risen significantly, according to the Wall Street Journal’s survey of economists, and it is impossible to forecast how the economy will evolve in the future. Business … Read more
Scientists have long believed that fire played a crucial role in the survival of early humans during the Ice Age. However, surprisingly little well-preserved evidence of fire use from this period has been found. A recent study published in Geoarchaeology reveals that ancient humans in Europe built different types of hearths and used mainly wood … Read more