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,
A new movie is about to hit theaters. It's called "Wicked: For Good. " It's the second part of a story about witches from a famous Broadway show. The movie is set to open on November 21st. That's the weekend before Thanksgiving. It's expected to make a lot of money. Some people think it could make o
Meta, the company behind Facebook, is spending a ton of money on AI. The CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said they will spend between $70 billion and $72 billion this year. That's a lot more than they thought they would spend before. Investors are not happy about this. They think Meta is spending too much mon
A mysterious traveler from beyond our solar system, known as 3I/ATLAS, has just made its closest approach to the sun. This comet, which originated far away, is now on a path that will take it out of our cosmic neighborhood, but not before giving astronomers a few more months to study it. The comet,
Disney+ is starting to use a new technology called HDR10+. This tech makes pictures look better by enhancing colors and brightness. However, not everyone can enjoy it just yet. At first, only about 1, 000 shows from Hulu will have this upgrade. Other shows under Disney+ might get it later, but no on
In Lebanon, many families forced to move due to conflict face serious mental health issues. A recent study looked at the mental state of 400 displaced people. It found that a big number of them, 64. 8%, showed signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a very high number. The study also
Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a bi
Taylor Sheridan is teaming up with Peter Berg to create a live-action movie based on the popular video game "Call of Duty. " This collaboration brings together two experienced filmmakers who know how to craft intense, action-packed stories. Sheridan, known for his work on "Yellowstone" and "Sicario,
In a courtroom in Virginia, a teacher is seeking $40 million in damages after a young student shot her in class. The incident, which happened in January 2023, has sparked a heated legal battle. The teacher, Abby Zwerner, took the stand to share her harrowing experience and the events leading up to t
President Trump made a quick stop at the White House after a busy trip to Asia. He and Melania greeted kids for Halloween, handing out candy. The White House was decorated with orange lights and pumpkins. They played Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the kids lined up. The kids were from families of
