A new study from Monash University found that listening to music daily can lower the risk of dementia by 39% in people aged 70 and older. Playing an instrument also had a significant impact, reducing the risk by 35%. The study suggests that musical engagement may be a simple tool to support brain health in … Read more
Scientists have discovered that dogs age similarly to humans when it comes to their epigenetic clock, which controls how they age. Researchers studied 104 labrador retrievers of various ages and found areas in the genome where methylation rates were similar to those in humans. This study, published in Cell Systems, provides new insight into dog … Read more
Having a spare USB flash drive can be a lifesaver, especially with many tools and applications available for free. Here are five essential apps you should always keep on your USB stick. First up is 7-Zip, a popular file archiver that allows users to easily extract compressed files and compress files for sharing. Its compact … Read more
A decade after Google Glass sparked controversy, Meta’s new smart spectacles have reignited the debate over wearables and personal privacy. A New York subway rider claimed a woman broke his glasses, but instead of sympathy, the internet rallied behind her, celebrating her as a “folk hero” who stood up against people being filmed without consent. … Read more
Music has the power to bring comfort, joy, and connection to individuals living with dementia. A 2018 study found that music activates parts of the brain more resistant to diseases like Alzheimer’s, preserving memories and cognitive function longer than other skills. Music therapy is recognized as a valuable non-drug treatment for managing dementia symptoms such … Read more
Physics experts have discovered a new universal rule explaining how solids break and shatter. Emmanuel Villermaux’s equation shows that any solid, from glass to rocks to cookies, follows the same physical processes of fragmentation. The law predicts that cracks will branch out and merge to create large sections that splinter apart. This breakthrough represents the … Read more
A new program in New Mexico aims to support homeless high school students by offering monthly $500 payments, conditioned on meeting certain academic goals. The initiative, launched by the state’s child poverty nonprofit, New Mexico Appleseed, will provide funding to help alleviate barriers that keep these students from attending school. Homeless students often face challenges … Read more
A small amount of fentanyl, equivalent to a few grains of sand, can stop a person’s breathing. The synthetic opioid is tasteless, odorless, and invisible when mixed with other substances, making it difficult for users to detect its presence. To combat this, biotech entrepreneur Collin Gage co-founded ARMR Sciences to develop a vaccine against fentanyl. … Read more
President Donald Trump’s ban on birthright citizenship, which would redefine who is considered an American, will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The policy, aimed at limiting immigration and addressing national security concerns, has been challenged by lower courts as unconstitutional. The 14th Amendment states that those born in the United States and subject to … Read more
Scientists are still stumped about a decade-old mystery: unusual radio signals detected by an instrument in Antarctica. The Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna (ANITA) experiment, launched nearly 20 years ago, picked up bursts of energy that couldn’t be explained by known physical processes. Researchers have considered various explanations, including signs of dark matter or new subatomic … Read more