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Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light
A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48 dimensions, offering a vast new “alphabet” for encoding quantum information. Unlike previous assumptions, this topology can emerge from a single property of light—orbital angular momentum.
iOS 26.4: Top 10 New Features Coming to Your iPhone
iOS 26.4 isn't the major update with new Siri features that we hoped for, but there are some useful quality of life improvements, and a little bit of fun with an AI playlist generator and new emoji characters. Playlist Playground - Apple Music has a Playlist Playground option that lets you generate playlists from text-based descriptions. You can include moods, feelings, activities, or make up something entirely nonsensical and let the AI figure out what you mean.
I've been a neuroscientist for 20 years. I keep my brain strong and healthy by avoiding 6 things
UCLA professor and neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb shares the the habits he avoids to help strengthen his brain and manage his stress.
Crimson Desert developers "doing our utmost" to respond to its various launch issues, as game still passes huge one-day sales milestone
Crimson Desert - the ambitious single player RPG spin-off from Pearl Abyss - has sold through 2m copies following its release.
High-Protein Mac & Cheese, Broccoli Chips Target Health-Conscious Diners
Packaged food is getting a makeover with options that are aligned with today’s eating habits.
Allina-Sutter deal will likely boost AI in Minnesota health care
Contractor who tests accuracy of AI tools used by both health systems said they are liked-minded in their ambitions to improve care through technology.
Google's AI plans for Fitbit include your medical records
This isn't your father's Fitbit.
Alien Life Could Look Nothing Like What We Expect. Here's How Microbes Beyond Earth Might Live Without Liquid Water
Like the lead character of “Project Hail Mary,” some scientists are proposing ways that life might exist beyond a star’s “habitable zone,” often considered the gold standard of potential livability
Curis Provides Fourth Quarter 2025 Business Update
Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of emavusertib (CA-4948), an orally available, small molecule IRAK4 and FLT3 inhibitor, today reported its business update and financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Earth’s continental plates were moving 3.48 billion years ago
Magnetic crystals provide the earliest evidence yet of the plate tectonics that likely made Earth habitable, pushing its start back by 140 million years.
Basketball Classics now available for Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
8-bit basketball game Basketball Classics is now available for Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch for $9.99 with a 10 percent-off launch discount, publisher Acclaim and developer Namo…
The best places to look for alien life: Scientists identify 45 Earth-like worlds to explore for a 'Project Hail Mary'
If we're to find extraterrestrial life in the universe, astronomers have pinpointed the best places to look for it. They have identified just under 50 rocky worlds most likely to be habitable out of the ...
Latest Pixel Watch update is causing wonky step counts and other Fitbit stats for some
The latest Pixel Watch update is causing some hiccups, as users now report that the March 2026 update is causing...
Looking for Answers Before Birth: How 2 UT Health Sciences Researchers Are Re-examining Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is often framed as a problem of habits, including what children eat, how much they move, and the environments in which they grow up.
Fitbit’s AI health coach will soon be able to read your medical records
You can also share the records with family and health providers.
Nintendo brings hands-on Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay experiences featuring Mario and Pokémon to PAX East 2026 - News
From March 26 to 29, Nintendo is bringing some of the latest Nintendo Switch 2 game experiences to Boston’s Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. Celebrate the launch of the Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in…
Valve has thrown a curveball at Counter Strike 2 with a massive reloading change, forcing players to shake off old habits
Valve has added a bold change to reloading in Counter Strike 2, which is shaking up old habits for players.
Albert Breer drops tidbit about Broncos' free agent target
Albert Breer thinks the Broncos could still be in the market to add a tight end.
Tech CEOs are being incentivized to make unhinged predictions
Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Marc Andreessen know the best way to build a modern tech business is to act a little bit insane.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Scientists Discover the Brain Chemical That Helps Break Old Habits
A mouse study highlights the role of acetylcholine in behavioral flexibility, offering new insight into the brain mechanisms involved in addiction and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Aldi recalls popular snack food over possible rodent hair contamination
Aldi recalls frozen spinach bites in Maryland and Pennsylvania after FDA warns of possible rodent hair contamination in a Class II recall.
Video: Business Report Hall of Fame honoree Bob Greer
A respected figure in the insurance and banking industries, Robert Stephenson “Bob” Greer Jr. made an indelible impact on Baton Rouge, combining an abiding love for his hometown with ambitious ideas on how to make it better. Greer was recently named a 2026 Hall of Fame laureate (posthumous) by Business Report. Watch the video of Bob […]
SoCal's defense startups secure vital funding boost
A bill to reauthorize Small Business Administration programs that fund defense startups in Southern California and elsewhere passed Congress on Tuesday.
Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit
Research from Poland adds to evidence from Latin American countries that compounds in used cigarette butts ward off parasites in bird nests.
Inside JB Pritzker’s power play in Illinois’ Senate primary – and what it means for a 2028 run
Many assume JB Pritzker’s run for president is just a year away. His effort to engineer a victory for his lieutenant governor, Juliana Stratton, in Illinois’ Senate primary was also a victory for him and a political operation with national ambitions.
Dick Van Dyke Credits His Longevity to One Habit, And Science Supports It
He turned 100 last year.
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.
Spotify rolls out 'bit-perfect' playback in Windows app
Spotify's new Exclusive Mode feature gives the streaming app sole control over your PC's audio hardware for better music playback.
Spotify adds ‘Exclusive Mode’ audiophile feature for Windows PCs
Spotify gets bit-perfect playback.
Fitbit improves sleep tracking, new Sleep Score and health records coming
Fitbit today announced a number of new features coming to the Public Preview, starting with improved sleep tracking.
Starfield Launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7
Starfield launches on PlayStation 5 on April 7, welcoming a new generation of explorers into Bethesda Game Studio’s most ambitious universe.
Scientists used 7,000 GPUs to simulate a tiny quantum chip in extreme detail
Researchers have pushed quantum chip design into a new era by simulating every physical detail before fabrication. Using a supercomputer with nearly 7,000 GPUs, they modeled how signals travel and interact inside an ultra-tiny chip. Unlike earlier “black box” approaches, this method captures real materials, layouts, and qubit behavior. The result is a powerful new way to spot problems early and build better quantum hardware faster.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger
President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.
OpenAI Reportedly Pivoting to a Focus on Business and Productivity Only
An all-hands meeting, whose details leaked to the Wall Street Journal, made the AI juggernaut sound a bit desperate.
Street Fighter 6 Alex and balance update patch notes
The long content drought in Street Fighter 6 that spanned five months is about to be finally over, and there will be quite a bit for players to sink their teeth into.Capcom just released the official patch notes for ...
Get a fuller picture with Fitbit's personal health coach
Learn how Fitbit is helping people take control of their health by linking medical records, improving sleep tracking accuracy and advancing metabolic research. Discover how the Personal Health Coach uses your health history to provide more relevant wellness information while keeping your data private and secure.
SHOWSTOPPERS Exhibit at Helicline Fine Art Features Rarely-Seen Art Capturing Impact of Theatre and Entertainment
Helicline Fine Art’s new exhibition Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen is on view through May 10. The exhibition brings together more than three dozen works capturing the impact of theatre, film, dance, opera, and popular entertainment.
Luck Is A Skill And Science Can Help You Get Lucky
A great career is not all about talent, but a lot to do with luck. Good news is Luck can be engineered through mindset shift and habits
Haims: Jujube(s) have health benefits for sleep, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
If you’re old enough to remember enjoying a box of Jujubes at the movie theater, you’re old enough to question this article’s title. If not, here’s the scoop. For decades, Jujubes candy was a movie theater staple. They look like very short rabbit pellets, similar in size and...
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
5 Boston sports moments that just missed out on the Soundbites Bracket
Here's a look back at a few soundbites that were almost too good to pass up.
Scientists create first-of-its-kind ‘hexagonal diamond’ harder than real thing
Material exhibits slightly higher hardness than naturally found diamond
Play-off dream back on for Stoke?
Final Score's Sam Fletcher reflects on an important win for Stoke City and how it could reignite their promotion ambitions.
How NASA shifted an asteroid’s orbit
The best possible version of a rock and a hard place
Driving habits of teens and young adults
Nearly all parents think their teen or young adult child’s driving ability is as good or better than other teens and young adults. 1 in 3 parents worry their teen or young adult driver will cause an accident. 1 in 4 parents have taken steps to address their teen or young adult child’s driving behavior. Witnessing risky driving behavior does not affect parents’ rating of their teen or young adult child’s driving ability.
Venomous Snakes Represent a Serious Public Health Problem. Scientists Are Biting Back With a Grou...
I heart this media.
This weekend’s Saturday Night Live episode hosted by Harry Styles had multiple bangers and I’ve been really impressed by the writing team over the past couple seasons. But this latest bit on Weekend Update about the social status of emojis felt exceptional. I don’t want to spoil it, but… “RBF: right before the flags” is some of the smartest writing on the show in a long time. This skit took the aerial tramway directly to my own heart. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59CpJqCbxXs]
YVCF habitat fund awards 3 grants targeting invasive weeds, river health and post-fire recovery
The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Local District Endowment Fund has awarded three grants to support habitat projects across Routt County, backing work on invasive weeds, river health and post-fire forest recovery, according to a statement released...
Amazon Deepens Digital Health Push As Logistics Deal Supports Valuation
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is rolling out its AI powered healthcare assistant to all customers, expanding access beyond existing One Medical members. Air Transport International's pilot union has reached a tentative labor agreement with management after five years of talks, affecting a key part of Amazon's air cargo network. These developments touch both Amazon's digital health ambitions and the operational reliability of its logistics operations. At a share price of $207.67, Amazon.com...
Fallout: Chicago Demo Appears Online with New Trailer
Fallout: Chicago, a hugely ambitious New Vegas project, has a new demo, which was uploaded alongside a new trailer.
Oscars 2026 winners: The complete list
The 2026 Oscars air Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' square off for the top prize. Follow along as we update the winners list live.
What Zootopia 2 gets right about the science of snakes
At its core, Zootopia 2 is a defense of snakes. The Oscar-nominated sequel to Zootopia centers on an unlikely pair of animal police officers—Judy Hopps, a rabbit, and her fox partner, Nick Wilde—who ...
How much Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, other gig workers made per hour in 2025
Taskrabbit, Walmart's Spark, and Uber were among the gig-work services with the highest hourly rates in 2025, new data from Gridwise found.
\'Sinners\' and \'One Battle After Another\' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards
Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win. Anderson’s
Scientists discover hidden water beneath Mars that could have supported life
New research suggests Mars may have remained habitable much longer than scientists once thought. Ancient sand dunes in Gale Crater appear to have been soaked by underground water billions of years ago, leaving behind minerals that can preserve signs of life. Even after surface water disappeared, subsurface flows may have created protected environments for microbes. These hidden habitats could be key targets in the ongoing search for past life on Mars.
Who has the power to declare war?
Our constitutional framers boldly and ambitiously granted Congress the power to declare war yet granted the executive the responsibility, after war is declared, to supervise war as the commander-in-chief. That worked well until the Cold War began. The U.S. has been involved in dozens of wars, antiterrorist operations and other military interventions over the past 80 […]
Science Spectrum’s Butterfly Alive Exhibit returns for third year
The Science Spectrum’s ‘Butterfly Alive Exhibit’ is back for its third year, giving everyone the chance to walk around with over a thousand live butterflies.
Inside the mind, flair and ambition of Syracuse’s new AD: ‘Give me the idea that will get me fired’
Syracuse's new athletic director helped lure future No. 1 NFL Draft pick Cam Ward to Washington State and installed a dunk tank in his old school's end zone.
Millions of Americans are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities to afford health care
“I never thought I’d be living like this,” said Sheila Nesbit, a retired librarian.
Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City (YZBSTC) Shines at Oceanology International 2026
30 Deep-Sea "Hard-Tech" Innovations Debut on the Global StageLONDON, March 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On March 10 (local time), the Oceanology International 2026 (Oi2026), the world's premier ocean technology exhibition, officially opened in London, UK. Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City Administration, together with China Merchants Sanya Deep-Sea Technology City Development Co., Ltd., led a delegation of marine enterprises and institutions from YZBSTC to participate in this key glob
Slay the Spire 2 is a bit too familiar for its own good
Early Access impressions: New characters shine, but it feels like we've done this before.
NBC Abruptly Axes Decades-Old Shows in Cancelation Bloodbath
“Access Hollywood” is the oldest show to bite the dust in NBC’s retooling.
USF begins national search for next women's basketball coach
USF will decline a WBIT bid and begin a national search for its next women's basketball coach. Interim coach Michele Woods-Baxter is being considered.
Mamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too
Several business leaders say they talk with the mayor, a democratic socialist who is trying to achieve an ambitious agenda amid signs of a slowing economy.
Pittsburgh's Sports and Exhibition Authority approves PPG Paints Arena lease transfer
The SEA approved for the lease to PPG Paints Arena to be transferred from the Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffman Family of Companies.
75-Million-Year-Old Mystery: Scientists Uncover Tyrannosaurs’ Dark Secret
3D analysis of bite marks on a tyrannosaur foot bone shows that smaller tyrannosaurs scavenged carcasses, likely consuming the final remains after most flesh was gone.
Fenway Sports Group should donate part of Penguins sale profits to lower Hill District, SEA says
As Fenway Sports Group completes its sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins, members of the Sports and Exhibition Authority board called on the organization to...
MOSI exhibition 'Dreaming in Bamboo' highlights blend of science and art
Artist Alexander Nixon knew that the Museum of Science and Innovation (MOSI) was the perfect home for his collection "Dreaming in Bamboo."
Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: 'Live longer and better'
Daily multivitamin use slowed biological aging by about four months in a two-year study of nearly 1,000 participants, with the biggest benefits in older adults.
Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
ASU-led SPARCS mission achieves 'first light,' marking the start of its science operations in orbit
The Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat, or SPARCS, has captured its first images of stars from space. This milestone marks the start of its science operations in orbit.Arizona State University leads the SPARCS mission, which is funded by NASA. It is the first CubeSat mission dedicated to long-term ultraviolet monitoring of nearby low-mass stars. These stars are the most common in our galaxy and often have Earth-sized, possibly habitable planets.
Rattlesnake bites spiking in Arizona as health officials warn of ‘blind spot’ danger
Banner Health’s toxicology team said the leading bite scenario this year involves areas that are difficult to see clearly.
Advocate Health touts early Pearl district wins, big ambitions for Charlotte
Wake Forest’s new Charlotte medical school, a medical-tech center is bringing jobs to The Pearl, a $1.5 district in midtown.
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
The U.S. Space Force says the Van Allen Probe A plunged uncontrolled from orbit on Wednesday.
'Montana Plan' to prohibit corporate spending in politics green lit for signature gathering
After constitutional measure was found legally deficient, group submitted statutory initiative instead
Old NASA science satellite falls back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite is no more. The U.S. Space Force says the Van Allen Probe A plunged uncontrolled from orbit on Wednesday, reentering over the Pacific west of the Galapagos Islands.
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
An old NASA science satellite plunged uncontrolled from orbit and reentered over the Pacific on Wednesday. The U.S. Space Force said the Van Allen Probe A came in west of the Galapagos Islands. NASA...
Intel shores up its desktop CPU lineup with boosted Core Ultra 200S Plus chips
New CPUs are a bit faster and a bit cheaper than the ones they replace.
Nebraska players challenge CSC over rejected NIL deals in potential precedent-setting arbitration
Eighteen Nebraska players are challenging the CSC's rejection of NIL deals worth more than $1 million total
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to poorer bone health, study finds
From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite. In recent years, excess consumption of ...
Rabbit's Cyberdeck is a modern take on a netbook
Rabbit gave Engadget an exclusive first look at the upcoming PC.
CERN Science Gateway celebrates its 1000th science show
CERN Science Gateway has reached another milestone: the delivery of its 1000th science show! Since opening its doors in October 2023, Science Gateway has welcomed nearly 900 000 visitors of all ages to explore the fundamental questions of the Universe. Among its most popular activities are the science shows – dynamic, interactive demonstrations led by CERN guides and tailored to a broad audience of different age levels, including school groups, families and the general public. Designed to make complex scientific concepts accessible and entertaining, these live shows combine spectacular experiments, multimedia elements and audience participation. From the physics of particle collisions to the properties of superconductivity, electromagnetism and cryogenics, the science shows translate the research carried out at CERN into engaging visual experiences. Visitors might see superconductors levitate, follow particles through different detector layers or discover the beauty in phase transitions. Each demonstration is carefully crafted to spark curiosity while maintaining scientific accuracy. Members of the CERN community are of course warmly invited to visit CERN Science Gateway with their family or friends and attend one of the science shows. To register, please visit this page, and don’t forget to check the programme for the coming days. Become a CERN guide and run your own super-cool science show (and more)! To become a CERN guide, you can join the introduction course held every 3–4 weeks, which will give you an overview of what being a CERN guide entails. From there, further courses are available depending on what type of guide you would like to be. Because, of course, CERN guides are needed everywhere at CERN. If you imagine yourself as a more ‘traditional’ guide, you should know that there are currently more than ten exciting visit points in CERN’s visits portfolio, such as the Antimatter Factory, the ALICE experiment (surface), the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) control room, the ATLAS experiment (surface), the CERN Control Centre (CCC), the Data Centre, the LHCb experiment (surface), the Synchrocyclotron (SC), the SM18 test facility and the newly inaugurated Linac2 visit point. Indeed, CERN’s Visits Service and Visual Impact and Exhibitions Section recently collaborated on redesigning the Linac2 visit tour, which has just reopened to the public after several months of renovation work. The new tour offers visitors and guides alike an enriched, more immersive experience, designed to highlight the history and scientific significance of this major facility. So, fancy becoming one of the insiders? Join the introduction course, check the guides website or contact guides.manager@cern.ch. And remember, becoming a guide can benefit you, too.
Why Attend - 2026 NBAA White Plains Regional Forum
Join us for the top business aviation event in the Northeast! This one-day program is jam-packed with networking opportunities, an aircraft display, educational sessions and a hangar filled with a wide variety of exhibits. Connect with industry professionals, stay informed on the latest topics in business aviation and discover an amazing array of products and services.
Manheim Township senior is pursuing ambitious 2-sport dream in college
Football is the hardest sport for many athletes to leave behind. Jack Kenneff made this realization during the fall.
Haleon makes oral-health push in China as other Western brands falter
Haleon is stepping up its Chinese expansion, pushing into second- and third-tier cities and tailoring its gum-health products to local tastes, aiming to succeed where many Western consumer brands have struggled.
Live Q&A: Where Do Oil Prices Go Now?
Watch BI's oil-market experts talk about where the price of crude could go next https://bit.ly/40nSmnO
Ken Paxton Is Still Very Much in the Texas Senate Race
The Texas attorney general’s big electoral gambit is paying off, at least for now.
Candidate for governor says Michigan needs more mental health hospitals
The call for more facilities is part of a broader law enforcement agenda Aric Nesbitt revealed March 9.
When to worry about that bit of drool that wakes you up
Drooling during the night can be embarrassing, but when do you need to worry about it? We asked the experts.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
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Scientists may have discovered a brand-new mineral on Mars
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Interim director appointed for R.I. Life Science Hub
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The Scientists Who Declared War on Half of America
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