Apple shifted to aluminum this year for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, ensuring better heat transfer and a host of benefits compared to titanium alloy or stainless steel, but was the switch also made to make the company’s flagships more durable? We get to see this in a total of six drop tests, with the iPhone 17 …
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New guidelines for managing high blood pressure could help millions of Americans manage blood pressure earlier according to PBS News. Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which is a leading contributor to heart disease, stroke, and dementia, and only 25% have it under control, the outlet reported. In August 2023, the American Heart Association and American College …
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Research increasingly highlights sleep as crucial, linking chronic sleep deprivation (less than seven hours) to severe health risks like cancer and heart disease. Disrupted sleep impairs cell repair, elevates inflammation, and weakens the immune system. Studies reveal associations between short sleep duration and increased risks of hypertension, heart disease, and early mortality. Sleep has too frequently been written off as …
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The Red Sox couldn’t hold onto the lead to reward Kyle Harrison with a win for a terrific start, but they rallied to secure a key victory anyway. They still lost a little ground to the Guardians, who swept a doubleheader from the Twins. But Boston gained ground on the Astros and Blue Jays and kept pace with the Yankees …
Read More »Rising fees: American Express has unveiled a refreshed Platinum Card with new perks, including a $400 dining credit, but raised the annual fee to $895. The update highlights rising costs among premium credit cards, forcing cardholders to weigh Amex against rivals like Chase Sapphire Reserve—or juggle nearly $2,000 in yearly fees. Read more from the Associated Press. Looking ahead: The …
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Burke, L. & Spalding, M. Shoreline protection by the world’s coral reefs: mapping the benefits to people, assets, and infrastructure. Mar. Policy 146, 105311 (2022). Article Google Scholar Harris, D. L. et al. Coral reef structural complexity provides important coastal protection from waves under rising sea levels. Sci. Adv. 4, eaao4350 (2018). Article ADS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Perry, …
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 NIH-funded study reveals brain changes long before chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) develops. Research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that repeated head impacts from contact sports can cause early and lasting changes in the brains of young- to middle-aged athletes. The findings show that these changes may occur years before chronic traumatic encephalopathy …
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Marathoners hear plenty of scary claims about what running 26.2 miles can do to the brain. A new open access study paints a clearer, calmer picture. Exercise research over the past two decades has consistently linked regular activity with sharper attention, memory, and learning. This foundational review summarizes how aerobic training supports brain networks and key molecular pathways …
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a significant increase in Falcon 9 launches from one Florida launch pad as it takes public input on plans for Starship launches from another. The FAA issued Sept. 3 a record of decision concluding an environmental assessment for a proposal to increase Falcon 9 launches from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape …
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Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter The US Open men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was delayed by 30 minutes and began in front of hundreds of empty seats due to additional security measures in place …
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