[ad_1] The first five F-16s that will be used to train Ukrainian pilots as part of a European initiative touched down in Romania today. The arrival of the Dutch jets at the new training center is an important milestone toward the Ukrainian Air Force introducing F-16s itself, something that Kyiv long pushed for, and which … Read more
[ad_1] From a blackbird’s song to the rumble of a passing train, sounds are produced by vibrations moving through the air, ground, or water in invisible waves. When those soundwaves enter your ear, they make tiny membranes, bones, and hair cells inside vibrate, which triggers electrical signals that your brain interprets as sound. But when … Read more
[ad_1] RSV—or respiratory syncytial virus—is spiking in San Francisco, according to WastewaterSCAN data, a program that traces pathogens in municipal sewer treatment plants. RSV is a virus that often causes colds and can be severe for infants and older adults, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The department monitors wastewater data to … Read more
[ad_1] We are a month into Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza. The ferocity of Israel’s response to the murder of more than 1,400 Israeli citizens has been such that international concern for the Palestinians of Gaza—half of whom, or more than 1 million, are children under the age of 15—has now largely eclipsed any … Read more
[ad_1] Whether they’re secretly laced with cauliflower and chickpeas or shaped like stegosauruses, Minions, Mickey Mouse and Marvel characters, today’s chicken nuggets are built differently. But as grocery store freezer sections fill with plant-based options and spinoffs like “chicken sticks” and “chicken fries,” one thing that’s remained constant is the stranglehold these patties have had … Read more
[ad_1] Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is in a ‘global battle’ against an ‘axis of terror’ Hamas-run Gaza health ministry said 10,022 people have died amid bombing IDF troops are expected to enter Gaza City within 48 hours, Israeli press said Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the world to back his fight against … Read more
[ad_1] Summary: Innovative research established a connection between functional network connectivity (FNC) in adolescent brains and cognitive development, including psychiatric risks. The study analyzed FNC from brain scans of over 9,000 children, finding consistent patterns that serve as individual fingerprints. These patterns can predict a range of behaviors, mental health conditions, and even parental psychopathology … Read more
[ad_1] (November 7, 2023 / JNS) Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a televised address to the nation on Tuesday that “Gaza is the biggest terror base built by man.” “The whole of Gaza is a terrorism base,” Gallant added, noting that Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is hiding in his bunker, “out of touch … Read more
[ad_1] Summary: Researchers discovered how stress-induced hormones like cortisol influence the likelihood of developing PTSD. Using a rat model with a blunted hormonal response to stress, they observed impaired fear extinction, reduced hippocampal volume, and sleep disturbances, all traits associated with PTSD. Treatment combining cognitive therapy with corticosterone helped alleviate these symptoms, offering insights into … Read more
[ad_1] KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said Tuesday that its ground forces were battling Hamas fighters deep inside Gaza’s largest city, signaling a major new stage in the month-old conflict, and its leaders foresee controlling the enclave’s security after the war. The push into Gaza City guarantees that the already staggering death toll … Read more