Neuroscientists know that there is a link between loneliness and cognitive decline in older adults, although it is still difficult to understand the exact magnitude of the link. A new longitudinal study provides evidence that a proportion of people who feel lonely end up having more memory…
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Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns
Stockholm’s military intelligence head says Moscow is manipulating data to make its economy look better
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Ukraine’s drone pilots hit Russian targets from 500km away
New internet-based guidance system allows operation of unmanned aerial vehicles far from battlefield
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Bulgaria’s eighth election in five years is today — and the frontrunner could become the EU’s new Orbán on Ukraine
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Bulgaria holds its eighth parliamentary election in five years today, with the frontrunner being a politician whose record on Ukraine raises significant concerns,…
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Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Extra virgin olive oil has long been a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart and metabolic health. Now, new research suggests it may also help protect the brain. Scientists have found that its benefits could extend beyond the body to the mind, working through the gut…
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Pentagon kills Patriot’s next-gen interceptor worth only $8 million in funding
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In the US, the Lower-Tier Future Interceptor (LTFI) program is effectively being scaled back for the second time. The initiative aimed to develop a next-generation…
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It doesn’t matter how much you sit — walking more could lower your risk of death and disease
For people who spend long hours at a desk, new research offers encouraging news. A study from the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre (Australia) suggests that increasing your daily step count may help reduce the health risks linked to prolonged sitting.
The findings, published in the…
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The US has once again partially eased sanctions on Russian oil for one month
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The United States has once again temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil, issuing a new exception that allows the delivery and sale of certain shipments already at sea. The…
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The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.
Picture a bizarre training exercise: A group of runners starts jogging around a circular track, with each runner maintaining a unique, constant pace. Will every runner end up “lonely,” or relatively far from everyone else, at…
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Artificial neurons successfully communicate with living brain cells
Engineers at Northwestern University have created printed artificial neurons that go beyond imitation and can directly interact with real brain cells. These flexible, low-cost devices produce electrical signals that closely resemble those generated by living neurons, allowing them to activate…
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