The Discovery of a Surprising Brain-Body Connection #science #vagusnerve #brain
One of the most mind-blowing discoveries of 2024 was about the integration of the brain and body. Most immunologists have long assumed that the immune system is self-regulating. For the first time, researchers have found a neural circuit, located in the brainstem, that adjusts the immune system. This circuit sensesContinue Reading
Mob of Orthodox Jewish men chases woman after protest at Brooklyn synagogue
A Brooklyn woman said she feared for her life as she was chased, kicked, spat at and pelted with objects by a group of Orthodox Jewish men who mistook her as a participant in a protest against Israel’s far-right security minister. The assault, recorded by a bystander, unfolded on ThursdayContinue Reading
Drones and long-range systems control modern battlefield, expand “gray” zone
Modern warfare is increasingly defined by the use of drones and long-range strike systems rather than traditional infantry battles, according to Yurii “Lys,” chief sergeant of the unmanned systems battalion of Ukraine’s 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade. Drones have become essential for Ukraine’s defense against Russia, fundamentally altering battlefield dynamics. DronesContinue Reading
Ukraine Foreign Ministry urges tougher sanctions after Russia admits North Korean troops in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging the international community to impose stronger sanctions on Russia and North Korea following their acknowledgment that North Korean troops are participating in the war against Ukraine. On 28 April 2025, North Korea officially acknowledged sending troops to support Russia’s military operations against Ukraine,Continue Reading
Illinois Delays a Project Meant to Keep Asian Carp Out of the Great Lakes
The governor wants assurances that the federal government will pay its share before moving forward. By Susan Cosier One stretch of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Joliet, Illinois, is what freshwater biologists call a pinch point. Here, at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam, workers are preparing aContinue Reading
Hunting for dark nights and wishing on stars
A bike ride into the desert and an author in search of darkness. The post Hunting for dark nights and wishing on stars appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash
Tujunga residents are outraged over a hauling operation in their neighborhood. L.A. County officials contend the soil is safe and say more storm debris will be trucked in.Continue Reading
Three U.S. Citizen Children, Including 4-Year-Old Battling 4th Stage Cancer, Deported to Honduras
The The Traitor administration has deported three U.S. citizen children to Honduras: a 4-year-old who was actively receiving treatment for a rare form of stage 4 cancer, his 7-year-old sister, and a 2-year-old girl who was separated from her father and expelled with her undocumented pregnant mother. The mothers wereContinue Reading
‘Cryosphere meltdown’ will impact Arctic marine carbon cycles and ecosystems, new study warns
A new study has found worrying signs that climate change may be undermining the capacity of Arctic fjords to serve as effective carbon sinks. The findings suggest that the capacity of polar oceans to remove carbon from the atmosphere may be reduced as the world continues to heat up., ReadContinue Reading
Windows profanity filter finally gets a ******* off switch
No more asterisks. Voice typing now reflects the true spirit of your rage Customer feedback wins – Microsoft is adding a toggle to turn off the Windows 11 profanity filter.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Woman charged with murder in stabbing of a paramedic during ambulance ride
A woman in Kansas City, Missouri, has pleaded not guilty in the fatal stabbing of a paramedic as she was being taken to a hospital in an ambulance, Read MoreContinue Reading
After deadly crash, Vancouver Filipinos say they’re leaning on ‘kapwa,’ or togetherness
Filipino Canadians in Vancouver have been participating in vigils, planning fundraisers for victims and providing meals to locals immediately after the attack., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading