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Some people have the biological hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – proteins called amyloid and tau that gum up the brain – but have no disease symptoms. Researchers suggest that this could be because some people build up a “cognitive reserve” –…
Enlarge / John Legere, then-CEO of T-Mobile, at an event on March 26, 2013, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images | John Moore ) Angry T-Mobile customers have filed a class action lawsuit over the carrier’s decision to raise…
Enlarge / CrowdStrike’s Falcon security software brought down as many as 8.5 million Windows PCs over the weekend. (credit: CrowdStrike) Security firm CrowdStrike has posted a preliminary post-incident report about the botched update to its Falcon security software that caused…
In a recent study published in the journal Psychopharmacology, researchers found that adolescents who exhibit conduct problems and who are more socially engaged with their peers are more likely to use cannabis in the future. Furthermore, using cannabis during adolescence…
Enlarge / Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during a fireside discussion on artificial intelligence risks with Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister, in London, UK, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Elon Musk announced…
Enlarge / I like the idea of clicking “Realistic,” “MMORPG,” and “Word” boxes, just to see what comes back. (credit: Google) Google Play is a lot of things—perhaps too many things for those who just want to install some apps.…
A palliative care researcher explains how death can help people appreciate life.
A study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior reports that most feminist heterosexual men do not feel a conflict between their feminist principles and sexual desires, endorsing that feminist values enhance their sexual relationships through open communication and mutual respect.…
Enlarge / The iPhone 15 lineup. (credit: Samuel Axon) After years of rumors and speculation, Apple is moving ahead to produce its first foldable iPhone, according to two anonymous sources who spoke with tech publication The Information. The sources say…
Scanning electron micrograph of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause TB. (credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) “She’s cured!” Health officials in Washington state are celebrating the clean bill of health for one particularly notable resident: the woman who…
