The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily
Social Media's Double-Edged Sword: New Study Links Both Active and Passive Use to Rising Loneliness
Researchers in China found that exercise reduces symptoms of Internet addiction. Additionally, exercise was found to reduce anxiety, loneliness, stress, feelings of inadequacy, and fatigue, as well as depression, while improving overall mental health
Tesla sales plunged in the Netherlands in January amid growing backlash
Tesla sales plummet in France amid Musk’s support for European far-right parties
Cerebrospinal biomarker test can detect Alzheimer's pathology earlier. A new cerebrospinal (CSF) fluid biomarker test correlates with the severity of cognitive decline, independent of other factors, including brain amyloid deposition, and could enable early-stage disease diagnosis and intervention.
Study Links Both Active and Passive Use to Rising Loneliness. Passive social media use – like browsing without interaction – predictably led to heightened loneliness, active use – which involved posting and engaging with others – also was linked to increased feelings of loneliness.
Research found working, volunteering and engaging in activities like word games, computer use and socializing improved cognitive health in older adults.Even if someone has the APOE ε4 allele, modifiable factors like cognitively stimulating activities can promote cognitive health
Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%
Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%. The soil under hedges stored on average 40 tonnes more carbon per hectare than managed grassland in all locations and that this did not vary due to differences in soil type, rock formation and climate across England
Extreme drought returns to parts of Utah as dry conditions intensify statewide. Utah's new extreme drought is part of a larger drought growing across parts of Arizona, California and Nevada.
Vanishing glaciers of the Himalayas. “We’ve seen a pattern of decreasing amounts and persistence of snow across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, with 13 of the past 22 years registering lower-than-normal seasonal snow persistence,”
A set of Stone Age artifacts have revealed evidence of advanced cognitive and symbolic behavior among prehistoric humans. Research has demonstrated that stone artifacts found in certain caves in the Levant were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns.
Revealed: gambling firms secretly sharing users’ data with Facebook without permission
Fake TikTok videos show hundreds of thousands marching for AfD in Germany
India hits 100 GW solar milestone
Parts of Mass. under critical or significant drought amid snow, rain deficit. Since January, Massachusetts has received between 1 and 2 and a half inches of rain and snow, 1 to 13 inches below the normal level
CDC Posts, Then Deletes, Data on Bird Flu
Finnish Lapland records exceptionally warm temperatures on Friday. "This is exceptional for this time of year. Even four degrees would be unusual, as the long-term median daytime temperature for the area is -7.2 degrees."
Finnish Lapland records exceptionally warm temperatures on Friday.
Social media blamed for teachers rejecting pay offer
Putin’s bot army tries to swing German election
New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems..
Netherlands residents with flu symptoms urged to stay home as infections rise
