In Brazil, a big study called ELSA-Brasil is looking into how brains change as people get older. This study is special because it uses really powerful brain scans, called 3T and 7T MRI, to get a close look at the brain. The goal is to figure out what makes some brains age faster or slower. The stud
Ukraine's President Zelensky is in Ireland, talking about peace with Russia. He met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin. Zelensky said peace talks are tricky. He wants clear security promises from the US and Europe. He also wants Russia's frozen money in Europe to help Ukraine. Zelensky said p
Surgical training is a big deal. It needs lots of time and effort. But there is a problem. Reviewing surgical videos by hand takes too long. This slows down learning. It also makes it hard to teach many people at once. A new idea is here to help. It uses smart tech. This tech looks at lots of video
Gen Z, the generation born between 1997 and 2012, is taking a stand against what they call "brain rot. " This term refers to the mental fog and lack of motivation that comes from endless scrolling on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. The average Gen Z spends over six hours
Old Dominion University is getting a major upgrade in health education. A generous gift of $15 million from Joan Brock is making this happen. This money will create the Joan P. Brock Institute for Nutrition Science and Health. The goal? To make nutrition a big part of medical training and research.
In a recent turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning. He said he might block Ukraine's access to the sea. This comes after some tankers were attacked in the Black Sea. Putin's words suggest a strong response to these incidents. Putin spoke on television. He mentio
The Black Sea is heating up, and not just because of the weather. With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, things are getting tense for ships sailing in these waters. The Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, has spoken out against recent attacks on commercial vessels. He made it clear that the
Medical school can be tough, especially when textbooks are packed with complex terms that leave students feeling lost. Dr. Sabrina Meloni noticed this problem early on. She saw that many students, even those already working in the field, struggled with the dense language used in most medical books.
Businesses can play a big role in protecting nature. They can help stop biodiversity loss. This is part of a bigger goal to make the world a better place for nature. One way to do this is by following the mitigation hierarchy. This means avoiding and reducing harm to nature. If harm can't be avoided
Ever wondered how cycling and visual tasks affect your brain? A small study tried to find out. They looked at how cycling on a stationary bike and a visual task, like searching for items, impact brain function. Twenty-seven young adults took part. They did four sessions. First, they checked their f
