Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip By Maia Szalavitz edited by Allison Parshall For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the […]
The UniverseFridays When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant, Will Any Planet Be Safe? The future is bright—too bright—for life as we know it once the sun transforms into a red giant star By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the far-future sun, swollen to become a red giant star, as […]
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from By Nora Bradford edited by Allison Parshall Neural precursor cells (green) are have been difficult to identify in human brians. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For at least six decades, […]
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky This planet triggers flares on its star—spelling its ultimate doom By Jacek Krywko edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier In this artist’s impression, the planet HIP 67522 b sends a wave of energy along magnetic field lines toward the surface of its host star—triggering a massive flare […]
Eleanor Beardsley PARIS — A restrictive outdoor smoking ban has come into force in France, a country where café culture, which often includes a glass of wine and a cigarette, is a way of life. As of Sunday, smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, […]
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion state aid package from Germany for the construction of a semiconductor factory in Dresden. This project is led by the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture comprising TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP.
SoftBank has announced plans to develop a supercomputer utilizing NVIDIA’s advanced Blackwell chips, aiming to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) applications and strengthen its position in this growing sector.
The European Commission and national consumer protection authorities have urged Apple to eliminate geo-blocking practices in its digital services, including the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books, and Podcasts. This request aims to ensure that all European Union citizens can access the same services under similar conditions, regardless of their country of residence.
Spanish singer Rozalén had a standout participation at the 2024 Latin Grammy Awards, held in Miami. Nominated in two categories—Best Singer-Songwriter Album for El Abrazo and Best Singer-Songwriter Song for Entonces—the artist combined her musical celebration with a heartfelt tribute to her hometown, Letur, recently affected by heavy flooding caused by the DANA storm.
In recent weeks, Álvaro Muñoz Escassi, a former jockey and TV personality, has been romantically linked to Sheila Casas, a lawyer and sister of actors Mario and Óscar Casas. The rumors began circulating after photos of the two sharing affectionate moments surfaced, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. Los rumores surgieron tras la…
At the meteorological station in Málaga’s Port, 71.1 liters per square meter were recorded at 1:40 PM,
Local authorities have conducted preventive evacuations in the most vulnerable zones, particularly along the Guadalhorce River, where 2,985 people and 1,074 homes were evacuated
To date, 216 fatalities have been confirmed in Valencia and a total of 224 across Spain.
The opposition claims that the National Electoral Council (CNE), controlled by the government, altered the results to favor the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
On October 14, 2024, China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, named “Joint Sword 2024-B.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early general elections for March 2025
The United Nations has accused Israel of denying food access to northern Gaza in October, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
The relationship between Trump and Putin has been under scrutiny since Trump’s first presidency.
Spain Strengthens Military Support to Ukraine with €1.129 Billion Aid Package In May 2024, Spain reinforced its commitment to Ukraine by signing a bilateral agreement that includes the provision of military equipment and defense materials worth €1.129 billion. This agreement, signed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, represents the largest…
The health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the subject of speculation for years.