A study examining various primate species has found a surprising correlation between thumb size and brain power. The researchers discovered that humans’ unique adaptation of having opposable thumbs enabled our brains to grow larger and more complex, leading to greater sophistication in cognitive abilities and behavior. Source: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/rule-of-thumb-suggests-longer-digits-mean-bigger-brains-l28bljpqz
Russia is considering backing a six-month extension for its ally Iran in order to prevent sweeping United Nations sanctions from being reimposed over Tehran’s refusal to allow UN inspectors back into nuclear sites. The deadline for the extension was raised by Western officials, who plan to wait until the end of August to determine if … Read more
A new study found that combining a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet with exercise and nutritional support can prevent type 2 diabetes in overweight adults aged 55-75. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, involved 6,874 participants who followed either a Mediterranean diet or received no dietary restrictions. The participants who followed the Mediterranean diet reduced … Read more
The US flu season is approaching, and despite knowing the risks associated with influenza, many pregnant women fail to get vaccinated. Data shows less than half of pregnant patients choose the vaccine, even though it can protect both mom and baby from severe illness. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has updated its … Read more
Vit Kopriva, a 28-year-old tennis player from Fulnek, Czechia, will compete in the biggest tennis-only stadium in the world on Tuesday when he faces defending champion Jannik Sinner. Kopriva’s journey to the tournament is impressive, coming from a small town with less than 6,000 people. Interestingly, Kopriva has connections to another famous tennis player, Petra … Read more
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been giving his neighbors noise-canceling headphones in an apparent attempt to block out the insufferable construction sounds coming from his sprawling 11-home compound in California’s Crescent Park neighborhood. The Meta CEO, worth over $260 billion, has taken steps to transform the once-peaceful community into an entertainment center and private estate, … Read more
The Trump Media Group has entered into a $6 billion deal to purchase cryptocurrency tokens from Crypto.com, reportedly valued at €69 per month. This move is part of the group’s expansion into digital assets and comes as the company aims to provide high-quality financial news coverage to its subscribers. For fans of the Financial Times, … Read more
A newly constituted review panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to examine COVID-19 vaccines, led by Dr. Retsef Levi, a professor at MIT Sloan School of Management with no biomedical background. The panel’s review will include weighing risks and benefits, as well as assessing impacts from repeated boosting and … Read more
A Greenlandic mother had her one-hour-old baby taken away by authorities after undergoing a banned psychometric assessment despite a new law prohibiting its use on people with Greenlandic backgrounds. Ivana Nikoline Brønlund, 18, gave birth to daughter Aviaja-Luuna in August and had the baby removed from her just an hour later. The “parenting competence” tests, … Read more
The original Gears of War still rips as a third-person shooter, despite its age and limitations. The game’s campaign is tight, clocking in at around six hours, and its cover system offers fluid movement and satisfying gunplay. However, the story and characters are thin, relying on stereotypes and lack depth. Gears of War: Reloaded, an … Read more