A new mouse study has found that the brain’s representation of places is not fixed and can change over time. Researchers believe that memories of locations are encoded by different sets of neurons in the brain, leading to a phenomenon known as “hippocampal representational drift.” This concept challenges the long-held idea that memories of specific … Read more
University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday that he underwent surgery to remove his bladder after doctors discovered a tumor there. Since the surgery, there have been no traces of cancer. Despite having undergone a radical change in lifestyle following the surgery, Sanders will continue to coach this season. At a packed Touchdown … Read more
Scientists at the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF) have made a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers identified a key receptor, ADGRG1, which helps microglia, immune cells in the brain, digest toxic amyloid beta plaques. The presence of this receptor enables microglia to break down these proteins … Read more
The Federal Reserve’s independence is being challenged by politicians, with some calling for immediate interest-rate cuts. However, this approach ignores the importance of a non-partisan central bank. While business leaders and administration officials can make cases for lower rates, forcing the Fed to comply undermines its authority. The Fed’s decisions should be subject to debate, … Read more
Oscar Piastri secured a vital victory over teammate Lando Norris in the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 16 points. The Australian driver took an early pass on Norris and never looked back, winning by a comfortable margin of 3.41 seconds. Norris had started from pole position but struggled with tire wear in … Read more
Israel has announced plans to conduct airdrops of aid, including flour, sugar, and canned food, in the Gaza Strip as the malnutrition crisis deepens. The move comes amid international pressure and amid claims that the Israeli government is deliberately starving civilians. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), seven pallets of aid are set to … Read more
The record-high early 401(k) withdrawals in 2024 are driven by economic stress, including inflationary pressures, rising medical costs, and stagnant wage growth. This trend is reshaping retirement markets and prompting innovation in alternative wealth-building strategies. While the erosion of long-term savings poses systemic risks, it’s also spurring investment in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and robo-advisors. … Read more
Russia has issued a stark warning to Ukraine, stating that the ongoing war will continue unless Kyiv complies with Moscow’s maximalist demands. The warning comes after a series of recent attacks by Russian forces, including a drone strike on a bus in Sumy Oblast that killed three people and injured 19. U.S. President Donald Trump … Read more
SpaceX launched its second Starlink mission in 24 hours on Sunday morning (July 27) at 12:31 a.m. EDT, sending 24 more satellites into low Earth orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket, which successfully landed on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, marked the 19th flight for its first stage and the company’s 95th mission … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a galaxy in an empty region of the universe that appears to be bursting with primordial stars, offering a potential glimpse into the earliest moments of the cosmos. This finding could provide evidence for the existence of population III stars, which are believed to have formed shortly after the Big Bang and … Read more