A recent report in The Lancet journal has identified two new modifiable risk factors for dementia: high cholesterol after 40 and untreated vision loss. According to researchers, these factors account for 49% of dementia cases worldwide. High cholesterol can lead to blood vessel hardening, affecting oxygen supply to the brain and causing neuron damage. Untreated … Read more
Smart home enthusiasts may want to rethink their reliance on popular platforms like Google and Amazon. These big players have some significant drawbacks, including dependence on the cloud, limited local control, and hidden costs. Google’s and Amazon’s smart homes are heavily reliant on the internet, with many devices requiring an internet connection to function. This … Read more
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Research suggests that the visibility of extreme wealth within a person’s social circle influences their support for economic redistribution. However, this influence often leads to political polarization and personal dissatisfaction. A recent study published in PNAS Nexus used computational modeling and online experiments to investigate how network structures impact individual perceptions of inequality. The researchers … Read more
As I made a career pivot to teaching after two decades of consulting, I was introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) through OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022. The technology has the potential to reshape my new industry, old one, and many others. Over the past three years, I’ve been experimenting with AI through a course I … Read more
Scientists have discovered that a type of black mold found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster can potentially shield space travelers from cosmic radiation. The fungus, which was first identified by Nelli Zhdanova in 1997, appears to be able to absorb and utilize ionizing radiation, providing protection against harmful effects. Researcher Ekaterina Dadachova’s … Read more
A new study published in Clinical Nutrition has found that consuming unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily may improve brain vascular function and memory in older adults. Researchers from Maastricht University designed a randomized, single-blind, controlled crossover trial involving 31 healthy older adults aged 60-75 years. The participants consumed 60 grams of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for … Read more
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While your daughter’s decision to cut off all contact with you and her grandchildren may feel devastating, it’s essential to understand that this choice often results from years of conflict and attempts at reconciliation. Experts agree that people who decide to go no contact typically do so after exhausting other options and trying to communicate … Read more