Scientists at University College London have discovered that physical exercise can continue to benefit the brain long after the initial workout is over. A study found that people who engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity experienced improved memory and cognitive function the day after exercising, compared to those who were sedentary. Researchers analyzed data … Read more
The State of Mississippi is taking steps to revitalize its long-neglected libraries, including the demolition of the Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson. The Jackson-Hinds Library Board of Trustees hopes that new funding and leadership will help address the system’s facility challenges and funding cuts. Former executive director Floyd Council resigned after two years, citing … Read more
Super Micro Computer Inc.’s shares surged 10.20% in Monday’s pre-market trading session after the company secured an extension from Nasdaq to submit overdue annual and quarterly reports by February 25. This comes on the heels of a nearly 9% rise in after-market trading on Friday. The move follows a recent series of developments, including Super … Read more
Israel’s long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun testifying in his corruption trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli prime minister to take the stand as a defendant. The 75-year-old is accused of accepting bribes and promoting advantageous regulation for media moguls in exchange for favorable coverage. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, calling the charges “an ocean of … Read more
The Dallas Mavericks are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference quarterfinals, a rematch of last season’s playoff semifinals. The Thunder, led by SHai Gilgeous-Alexander, are looking to continue their strong start to the season with added depth from Isaiah Hartenstein, who has been bolstering their frontcourt. The two … Read more
A kindergarten teacher at a Florida school has died from Legionnaires’ disease, prompting an evacuation of seven classrooms and repairs to the air conditioning systems. Katherine Pennington, 61, had worked at Pasadena Fundamental School for 36 years before her sudden death on November 24. The school temporarily evacuated students and staff after Pennington tested positive … Read more
A critical error has been reported on a website, specifically involving an application that experienced a client-side exception. This issue occurs when an error happens on the user’s device, preventing the application from functioning as intended. To troubleshoot this problem, developers will likely review the browser console for more information about the specific error, which … Read more
The US Labor Department is investigating allegations that migrant children worked night shifts at a meal preparation facility in Illinois, operated by Factor75, a subsidiary of meal kit company HelloFresh. At least six teenagers, including some from Guatemala, were reportedly employed at the facility as recently as last summer. HelloFresh has confirmed an investigation into … Read more
A powerful X-class solar flare erupted from the sun’s surface, triggering a radio blackout over southern Africa. The eruption, which occurred on December 8, released a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space, but Earth is not in the direct firing line. According to Space Weather Physicist Tamitha Skov, the solar storm will graze Earth to … Read more
The US government’s top scientific advisory body has released a new plan to advance our understanding of space physics, with a focus on safeguarding Earth from space weather and supporting human space exploration. The report, titled “The Next Decade of Discovery in Solar and Space Physics,” outlines a vision for research in the field, building … Read more