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Researchers have gained a new understanding of how the brain processes reward and risk information. Neuroscientists show how nerve cells in the so-called amygdala not only encode the probability and magnitude of rewards, but also dynamically process this information to predict value and risk. The findings provide new insights into the neural basis of decision-making and could also be important for understanding mental illnesses such as anxiety disorders and depression.
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Macer Gifford said he was "shocked" by the Russian army's brutality in Ukraine, and said that his unit agreed that no member would be taken alive. Read more ›
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Trump said the US's film industry is "dying a very fast death" because productions are shifting out of the country. Read more ›
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Trump resumed involuntary collections on defaulted student loans. Borrowers who don't make payments could have some of their federal benefits seized. Read more ›
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The upheaval in Washington, DC, has clouded Gen Zs career paths, particularly in the renewable energy industry as Trump slashes programs. Read more ›
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Apple will launch an iPhone 17e in the first half of next year, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Corroborating a recent report that Apple will switch to a split iPhone launch strategy, Kuo on Monday offered his own interpretation of Apple's roadmap for the next two years: 2H25: iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Slim, iPhone 17 1H26: iPhone 17e 2H26: iPhone Foldable, iPhone 18... Read more ›
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Rich Colorado, 87, retired 22 years ago at 65 and still bowls and teaches chess, despite never investing in stocks or planning retirement. Read more ›
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AI is about to "democratize" software creation, said Windsurf's CEO, Varun Mohan. Read more ›
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While doctors typically need many years of schooling, other healthcare jobs can require just an associate degree. Read more ›
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Chad Howard breaks down the pros and cons of leaving corporate America to run a small business as young people flock to 'mini private equity.' Read more ›
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Home sellers have some options beyond real estate agents with traditional commission structures, from flat fees to listing for sale by owner. Read more ›
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Thanks to Trump's tariffs, some of your coworkers may soon be grouchier than ever. Read more ›
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Apple's will launch its second foldable iPhone in the second half of 2027, as part of a major shake-up of its iPhone launch strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Kuo's latest report outlining Apple's new staggered iPhone roadmap through 2027, Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of next year, followed by a second-generation model a year later in 2027, which will be... Read more ›
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To help kids handle failure, the former first lady says parents should start letting them make decisions early on. Read more ›
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While Deepal is a newer player in the EV space, its parent company started building cars in 1959. Read more ›
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Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for May 7, aims to improve scalability and may impact market activity. Read more ›
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Apple plans to launch an iPhone 19 Air with a larger display in the second half of 2027, as part of the company's evolving product strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Kuo's latest report outlining Apple's roadmap through 2027, the iPhone 19 Air will feature a larger display compared to the iPhone 18 Air model that's expected to debut a year earlier. While specific dimensions weren't disclosed,... Read more ›
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Hacker claims to have stolen files from the platform, but not files belonging to the US Government. Read more ›
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In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring peatlands at tens of thousands of oil and gas exploration sites in Western Canada. The project involves lowering the surface of these decommissioned sites, known as well pads, and transplanting native moss onto them to effectively recreate peatlands. This is the first time researchers have applied the method to scale on an entire... Read more ›
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Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others -- about three-fourths of the total. Read more ›
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A technique to cool the planet, in which particles are added to the atmosphere to reflect sunlight, would not require developing special aircraft but could be achieved using existing large planes, according to a new modelling study. Read more ›
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The Haenyeo, a group of all-female divers from the Korean island of Jeju, are renowned for their ability to dive in frigid waters without the aid of breathing equipment -- even while pregnant. A study shows that the divers' remarkable abilities are due to both training and genetic adaptation, including gene variants associated with cold tolerance and decreased blood pressure. The divers also showed pronounced bradycardia, or slowing of the... Read more ›
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A new study has unveiled a groundbreaking framework for rethinking political decision-making -- drawing inspiration from how the human body maintains stability and health. Read more ›
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An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health. Read more ›
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In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30 percent, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a body mass index, or BMI, of more than 60 kg/m2, increased by 210 percent. Researchers analyzed national health data from 2001 through 2023, and discovered the alarming increase in the numbers of... Read more ›
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A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals' total energy intake. The new study reinforces the call for global action to reduce UPF consumption, supported by regulatory and fiscal policies that foster healthi Read more ›
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Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple, everyday behaviors to improve well-being. Read more ›
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Researchers have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results show encouraging signs of safety and potential effectiveness of the treatment. Read more ›
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