A massive study of nearly 400,000 people has established a causal link between gut bacteria and insomnia for the first time. Researchers found that certain microbes increase the risk of insomnia, while others appear protective. The study used Mendelian randomization to tease out cause-and-effect evidence, revealing complex interactions between the gut and sleep. Fourteen bacterial … Read more
Cancer experts have sounded the alarm that progress in fighting the disease is slowing down. A new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) has found that despite a remarkable improvement in survival rates over the past few decades, the speed of progress is now dwindling. The study, which analysed long-term … Read more
Google is rolling out a new customization feature for its chatbot, Gemini, aimed at providing more relevant responses to user queries. The “Personal Context” option allows Gemini to remember details about past conversations, adapting its replies without explicit prompting. This feature aims to produce better recommendations and more personalized interactions, but it also raises concerns … Read more
In 1989, before the new millennium brought economic rebirth to the nation’s capital, the city was plagued by crime, with swaths of Washington resembling a hellish crimescape. This contrasts sharply with President Donald Trump’s claim that the city has become this way under his administration. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/08/13/dc-police-takeover-history
OpenAI’s latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-5, was released on August 7 with great fanfare, but its reception was underwhelming due to the removal of key models and rate limits for paying users. In a post explaining the discrepancy, CEO Sam Altman revealed that only 1% of non-paying users and 7% of paying users queried reasoning … Read more
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, causing widespread destruction and over 5,000 deaths. The quake was devastating, but scientists had anticipated it due to the Sagaing Fault’s long history of similar earthquakes. Researchers analyzed the quake’s effects and created a computer model to predict future seismic activity along the fault. Their … Read more
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Today’s zodiac horoscopes offer a mix of encouragement, advice, and reminders to stay true to yourself. Aries, with your moon in Aries, you’re ready to initiate new projects and connect with others. However, some might feel unappreciated for their efforts. Remember that hard work often goes unnoticed until results are seen, so don’t hesitate to … Read more
A South Korean girl group from an animated film has achieved major success on the US music charts. Golden, sung by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, became the first song by female K-pop singers to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s nearly 32 million streams in its debut week solidified its position … Read more
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