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Here’s a test for infants: Show them a glass of water on a desk. Hide it behind a wooden board. Now move the board toward the glass. If the board keeps going past the glass, as if it weren’t there, are they surprised? Many 6-month-olds are, and by a year, almost all children have an intuitive notion of an object’s …

Nvidia is on a dealmaking spree: Days after committing to taking a $5 billion stake in Intel and a whopping $100 billion investment in OpenAI, the GPU maker has now struck a partnership with China’s Alibaba. Alibaba said on Wednesday that it is integrating Nvidia’s AI development tools for robotics, self-driving cars, and connected spaces into its Cloud Platform for …

We spend so much time thinking about skincare routines, workout programs, and nutrition hacks to slow down aging. But posture? It rarely makes the list. The reality is that how you carry yourself can add or subtract years from your appearance. Physical therapists will tell you that posture doesn’t just affect how your body feels—it changes how others see you. …

When it comes to phones, battery life is one of the top preferences when making a buying decision, and this year Apple finally seems to have nailed it with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. On paper, Apple promised more endurance, but in real-world tests, the phone actually delivered. The bigger battery, better cooling, and that new A19 Pro chip all …

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds‘ street date has reportedly been broken by some retailers, and the physical copies getting into fans’ hands seemingly confirm what’s coming up in the upcoming DLC via a leaflet nestled inside — including one character we didn’t yet know about: Mega Man. Sega had said CrossWorlds would feature a huge roster of playable characters, both in the …

“Be kind to yourself” is a piece of advice that’s often given to people during difficult times or moments of stress. But for someone who is driven, a perfectionist or facing pressure, the idea of self-compassion can feel uncomfortable. To them, kindness might feel like letting themselves off the hook. But research actually shows that consistently feeling shame and self-judgment …

New research shows that the physical pressure of surrounding tissues can trigger hidden epigenetic changes in cancer cells, making them less focused on growth but more invasive and resistant. Credit: Stock Pressure from surrounding tissues activates invasive programs in cancer cells. This mechanical stress rewires epigenetic regulation. Cancer cells are notoriously adaptable, capable of shifting their characteristics as they spread …

The medical establishment loves to measure aging through clinical tests—bone density scans, cognitive assessments, blood panels with numbers that mean nothing to most of us. But the real measure of how well you’re aging happens in the mundane moments: reaching for a jar on the top shelf, getting up from a low chair, or walking up stairs without gripping the …

Our expert physical therapist says that if you are considering replacing pain medication with an exercise-based approach to improve your lower back pain, make sure to consult with your healthcare provider for support and advice. Depending on your medication, there may be a prescribed period of tapering for which you may need medical monitoring. To diagnose the source of your …

Sydney Sweeney was on hand at the Toronto Film Festival for the Friday afternoon premiere of her highly anticipated drama Christy and shed some light on how she transformed into the film’s titular boxer. Sweeney told the festival crowd that she trained for two to three months with a boxing coach prior to filming to play real-life athlete Christy Martin. …