Resume: Researchers have identified a key mechanism that senses when the brain needs an energy boost, involving astrocytes and the molecule adenosine. The discovery could lead to new therapies to maintain brain health and longevity, particularly in the fight against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. The study found that astrocytes monitor neuronal activity and activate … Read more
A patient with AIDS in a community hospital in the Central African Republic. Sub-Saharan Africa has high rates of HIV infection — and was the site of a trial to test the effectiveness of a new strategy for preventing infection. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Images hide caption switch caption Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty Images For … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday expanded his contact with lawmakers, Democratic governors and staff after days of criticism that he has not done enough to quell nervousness that he might have to drop his bid for re-election. The outreach includes calls to Democratic congressional leaders and a meeting Wednesday night with Democratic governors, … Read more
Today’s teaser seems to confirm that the phone’s rotary dial will function in at least a similar way to the one on the CMF Buds to accommodate accessories. Additionally, the dial can be unscrewed and swapped out for optional accessories, including a lanyard holder and a foldable kickstand. Does it offer additional functionality? There are … Read more
A lip reader commented on the viral interaction between Julia Roberts and Travis Kelce during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Dublin, Ireland, on June 30. Kelce, 34, was joined by Roberts, 56, in the VIP tent at his girlfriend’s concert when a fan recorded a TikTok video of the two getting physical. The video, … Read more
When the Philadelphia 76ers sign Paul George later this month, they will officially have accomplished an impressive feat. Ever since the James Harden-Daryl Morey drama last summer, the Sixers have been projecting that they would have enough salary cap space to make a splash. One of the ways was to use that cap space to … Read more
The first commercial spaceflight mission with spacewalk now has a launch date. Polaris Dawnpart of a private space program funded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will not launch before July 31, project representatives announced in a brief statement today (July 3) on X. Isaacman and SpaceX founder and director Elon Muskwhose company will supply the Polaris … Read more
The fourth human case of bird flu linked to the current outbreak in dairy cows was confirmed Wednesday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It involved a dairy farmer in Colorado. Previously, one human case was reported in Texas and two human cases in Michigan. As in the previous cases, the patient … Read more
Donald Trump and his campaign are hoping to keep President Biden in the race, according to four people familiar with private conversations, and believe they can beat him even with Trump’s felony conviction and other charges. But they are also ramping up attacks on Vice President Harris. Publicly, Trump and his allies have dismissed suggestions … Read more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission building is seen on September 19, 2006 in Washington, DC Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images hide caption switch caption Paul J. Richards/AFP via Getty Images A federal court in Texas has partially blocked the government’s ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to take effect September 4. Ryan LLC, … Read more