Fatal familial insomnia: a genetic condition where people never sleep again
As fatal familial insomnia progresses, patients completely stop sleeping and enter a coma-like state that results in death within months.
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Handwriting activates broader brain networks than typing, study shows
While keyboards dominate modern classrooms, a new study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests handwriting may be irreplaceable when it comes to learning. Researchers found that writing by hand activates far more extensive and interconnected brain networks compared to typing, particularly…
$2 per megabyte: AT&T mistakenly charged customer $6,223 for 3.1GB of data
An AT&T customer who switched to the company’s FirstNet service for first responders got quite the shock when his bill came in at $6,223.60, instead of the roughly $260 that his four-line plan previously cost each month. The Texas man…
Amazon’s RTO delays exemplify why workers get so mad about mandates
Amazon announced in September that it will require workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January. Employee backlash ensued, not just because return-to-office (RTO) mandates can be unpopular but also because Amazon is using some…
Centuries-old floor patched with sliced bones discovered in the Netherlands
DIY-ers in northern Holland filled a large gap in a tile floor with precisely sliced cow bones several centuries ago.
Person in Louisiana hospitalized with H5N1 in nation’s 1st severe case
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with the United States’ first serious case of H5N1 bird flu, following 60 milder cases this year.
What makes a company Christmas party good? Research identifies key ingredients for success
Office Christmas parties are often viewed as a chance for employees to unwind, connect, and celebrate the year’s achievements. However, the success of these events can vary greatly depending on how they are organized and experienced. In a study published…
The Backbone One would be an ideal game controller—if the iPhone had more games
In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators have rolled out to the platform for the first time, and they work great. There are strong libraries…
Louisiana resident in critical condition with H5N1 bird flu
The Louisiana resident infected with H5N1 bird flu is hospitalized in critical condition and suffering from severe respiratory symptoms, the Louisiana health department revealed Wednesday. The health department had reported the presumptive positive case on Friday and noted the person…
Long-term practitioners of Orgasmic Meditation show unique brain activity patterns
A new study published in Frontiers in Neuroimaging has found that long-term practitioners of Orgasmic Meditation (OM)—a partnered mindfulness practice involving sexual stimulation—show lower brain metabolism at rest compared to non-meditators. The research highlights differences in specific brain regions linked…
