While breathing techniques that are intensive are typically thought of for relaxation, emotion, and mediation, new brain-imaging research is indicating certain intensive breathing exercises might cause significant changes in blood flow to the brain as well as interesting altered states of consciousness.
Researchers conducted the study with others at the...
The world has already suffered billions in economic losses from climate change, and developing countries are taking the brunt of that impact. A new report published Tuesday before COP28...
The logistics arm of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has started preparations to become the first of six spin-off units to go public, sources told Caixin. According to the sources,...
Rock music legends Pink Floyd are once again capturing the spotlight in 2026 with the home release of their iconic 1972 concert film Live at Pompeii—now fully restored in...
Futu Holdings's stock plunge of almost 28% for a single session this week brought the trading floor to silence. Partly, such a steep fall is like a sudden thunder striking a bright biotech...
Vodafone Group has made a move to get a stronger hold on the British telecommunications market. They have agreed to buy CK Hutchisons 49% stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion. This deal was...
The Smashing Pumpkins have reemerged with a brand new song as part of one of the most hyped new films of the year. The alternative rock band has shared "Black Stars, " a song they wrote to be exact for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (The Album), the soundtrack for the newest Hunger Games movie.
The song is inspired by the darkness of Panem, the fictional society at the centre of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games book series. The dark subject matter of the franchise - of power, survival, rebellion, and the sacrifices of living under the rule of the oppressor - complement alt rock themes.
One of the biggest...
Futu Holdings's stock plunge of almost 28% for a single session this week brought the trading floor to silence. Partly, such a steep fall is like a sudden thunder striking a bright biotech sector, Mostly for a company that was once considered China's version of Robinhood. Investors who had...
Mexico is making a bold move to remove personal screens from schools. On Tuesday the country's government announced school-wide regulations that will ban cellphones and tablets use among children in primary and secondary school from first to last bell....
In 2025, real estate is no longer just about square footage or property value — it’s about lifestyle. The homes people choose, the neighborhoods they prefer, and the amenities they prioritize have become powerful reflections of who they are...
Remotely, far across this galaxy, planets may be circling and their atmospheres constructed with clouds hazes water and other chemical fingerprints. But how can we ever know?
We cannot put a probe on these worlds to analyze their samples but must infer from minuscule fluctuations in distant star light. This...
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is slowly getting closer to a great feat: direct imaging of planets that are far away and are orbiting around stars. To make that happen, a special set of morphing mirror are designed to block starlight's intense glare, enabling dim planets to be revealed next...
Last month, Sarah Mitchell was sitting in the office of her Chicago doctor. She was going over her latest health report with mixed feelings of relief and curiosity. Sarah is 52 years old and for the past two years, she has been treating type 2 diabetes with a GLP-1...
Chronic inflammation has emerged as one of the most critical yet often overlooked drivers of cardiovascular disease, according to the latest cover story in Scientific American’s May 2026 issue. For decades, medical science focused primarily on cholesterol and blood pressure as the main culprits behind heart attacks and strokes....
The global technology race in 2026 has entered a decisive phase, with the United States, China, and Europe competing aggressively across artificial intelligence, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and advanced infrastructure. What was once a gradual competition has now evolved into a high-stakes geopolitical and economic battle that is shaping the...
A surprising new discovery is reshaping how scientists understand the connection between the immune system and physical performance. Researchers have found that B cells — immune cells traditionally known for producing antibodies to fight infections — play a critical role in regulating muscle function and boosting exercise endurance. The...
