Alzheimer's scientists say brain stimulating device could slow memory loss

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  4 months ago

“Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.”

Scientists rebuild the face of 400-year-old Polish 'vampire' Zosia

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  4 months ago

“Buried with a padlock on her foot and an iron sickle across her neck, "Zosia" was never supposed to be able to come back from the dead.”

North Korea test-fires ICBM days before U.S. election

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“North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.”

Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident

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“A graduate student analyzing publicly available drone data in Mexico unexpectedly stumbled across a huge ancient Mayan city buried beneath dense...”

Matthew Perry's family speaks, one year after his death: 'We were always proud of him'

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 months ago

“It's been a year since "Friends" star Matthew Perry was found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home.”

Timothee Chalamet crashes lookalike contest in New York City

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“The hum of a peaceful New York City afternoon was broken by chaos Sunday as Washington Square Park played host to a viral Timothee Chalamet...”

Florida woman accused of zipping boyfriend in suitcase and leaving him to suffocate found guilty of murder

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“A Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend in a suitcase and leaving him in there to suffocate was found guilty of murder on Friday, four...”

What food safety experts steer clear of to avoid E. coli

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“An E. coli outbreak is believed to be linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounders. Food safety experts explain why some types of...”

Kim Jong Un sending soldiers to Russia complicates Putin's BRICS summit

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“KAZAN, Russia — Once again the reality of war may be dictating the direction of global politics.”

Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending strike

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  1 Like  •  4 months ago

“Boeing machinists voted 64% against a new labor deal that included 35% wage increases over four years, their union said Wednesday, extending a more...”