Summary: Depression specifically impairs the ability to learn how to actively avoid unpleasant events, though it does not affect avoidance behavior once learned. Researchers tested 465 participants across a range of depressive symptoms in a task adapted from rodent research, involving sounds and visual cues. Those with more severe symptoms had difficulty at the learning stage but eventually performed at …
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Depression Disrupts Learning to Avoid Unpleasant Events
Summary: Depression specifically impairs the ability to learn how to actively avoid unpleasant events, though it does not affect avoidance behavior once learned. Researchers tested 465 participants across a range of depressive symptoms in a task adapted from rodent research, involving sounds and visual cues. Those with more severe symptoms had difficulty at the learning stage but eventually performed at …
Read More »US targets Samsung, SK Hynix chip plants in China; latest move to contain China’s chip industry disrupts global supply, says expert
A chip manufacture machine Photo: VCG The US Commerce Department said Friday it would change a licensing system that allows Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to get US equipment for their chip plants in China, hoping to make it harder for the semiconductor giants to operate there. Chinese expert criticized the move on Saturday, saying it will ultimately backfire on …
Read More »Nevada closes state offices as cyberattack disrupts IT systems
Nevada remains two days into a cyberattack that began early Sunday, disrupting government websites, phone systems, and online platforms, and forcing all state offices to close on Monday. The impact of the attack was first felt on Sunday morning, with the Governor’s Technology Office stating that a ‘network issue’ began around 1:52 AM PT, affecting the state’s IT systems. The …
Read More »A Spate of Fake Shooting Calls Disrupts College Campuses – The New York Times
A Spate of Fake Shooting Calls Disrupts College Campuses The New York Times FBI urges students to be vigilant amid wave of swatting hoaxes BBC What is swatting? Shooting hoaxes target campuses across US yahoo.com A wave of active shooter hoaxes at universities brings panic and turmoil to the start of the school year CNN Colleges across the country deal with shooting hoaxes as …
Read More »Nevada DMV closes offices indefinitely after cyber attack disrupts network services – KRNV
Nevada DMV closes offices indefinitely after cyber attack disrupts network services KRNV Nevada state offices, statewide services crippled by cyberattack KRNV Nevada state government offices closed after network security incident CNN Nevada targeted in cyber attack; state, federal investigation underway KLAS 8 News Now Third-party services wait to help fill gap during Nevada DMV disruptions KSNV Source link
Read More »How extreme heat disrupts brain function, changes our behavior
This summer has brought scorching days, with sustained high temperatures and record-breaking heat. But extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable—it directly affects brain function, the nervous system, decision-making, focus, and even the atmosphere at home. Experts explain how heat weakens the brain’s protective mechanisms, disturbs sleep quality, increases irritability, and can worsen existing health conditions. 3 View gallery Extreme …
Read More »Pogacar crashes before anti-Israel protester disrupts Tour stage finale – Reuters
Pogacar crashes before anti-Israel protester disrupts Tour stage finale Reuters Pogacar crashes and protester disrupts finish on chaotic Tour de France stage 11 The Guardian Pogačar crashes but keeps TdF defense alive ESPN Tour de France stage 11: Pogacar crashes but peloton waits, Abrahamsen wins from breakaway, Healy defends yellow The New York Times ‘That was Ben’ – EF Education-EasyPost say decision to slow …
Read More »Pogacar crashes and protester disrupts finish on chaotic Tour de France stage 11 | Tour de France 2025
In a chaotic climax to stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse, Tadej Pogacar crashed at speed before remounting to finish, an anti-Israel protester ran on to the finish line, and the Norwegian Jonas Abrahamsen took his first Grand Tour stage win, for Uno-X. As Abrahamsen sprinted towards the finish with his final breakaway companion, Mauro Schmid, a …
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