The brain is pretty good at dealing with interruptions. Scientists looked at how monkey brains work when they are doing memory tasks and get distracted. They found that the brain's activity in the prefrontal cortex (pFC) can return to normal after a distraction. When something distracts the brain,
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a familiar narrative this season, and not in a good way. NBA veteran Paul Pierce recently shared his thoughts on the team and their star player, Luka Doncic, and it wasn't pretty. He thinks the Lakers are stuck in a loop, repeating the same old story every year. Pie
Penn State Health Children’s Hospital just got a huge boost. A generous donation of $50 million from entrepreneur Tom Golisano is set to transform the hospital. This is the largest donation the hospital has seen since 1963. The hospital will now be called Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospit
The first episode of the new series set in Derry starts off feeling like a familiar story. It follows a group of kids who notice that something strange is happening in their town. One boy, Matty, disappears, and his friends start to investigate. At first, it seems like just another tale about a grou
Kaia Gerber is stepping into the spotlight, and she's bringing a familiar face with her. The 24-year-old model and actress is the spitting image of her mom, Cindy Crawford, especially when she's dressed in '80s attire. It's like looking at a time machine! Kaia was recently seen on the set of Ryan M
Proteins are the tiny machines that keep our bodies running. But some of these machines, like the enzyme urate oxidase (UOX), can be a bit wobbly. They don't work well in water, especially when it's hot. This is a big problem because UOX is used to treat certain medical conditions. Scientists have
The House of Representatives has been on a break for over a month. No policy debates, no votes, and no oversight hearings. Speaker Mike Johnson decided to put everything on hold. This is not just a short break. It's been going on for weeks. And it's happening while the government is shut down. John
A huge new ballroom is being added to the White House. It's a massive 90, 000-square-foot space that cost a lot of money to build. The East Wing had to be torn down to make room for it. There's talk that the ballroom might be named after the current president. The president has a habit of putting h
The Minnesota Vikings are in a tough spot after a crushing defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. The team's performance was far from impressive, and it's clear that frustration is building up. Justin Jefferson, usually known for keeping his cool, showed signs of distress. He threw his helmet down and
The Family Business on BET+ is a gripping show about a family with a secret criminal empire. The Duncans seem to have it all, but their lives are full of drama and danger. The show's sixth season, which started in October 2023, has brought new challenges for the family, especially with the return of
