The 2025 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) is on track to do something that hasn’t happened in 28 years

Even a rare Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may not stop seniors from getting the short end of the stick, once again. In May, 51 million retiree beneficiaries took home an average Social Security check totaling $1,916.63, up $23,000 on an annualized basis. While that may not sound like a game-changing sum of money, the … Read more

JWST observations reveal a mature quasar at cosmic dawn

Artist’s impression of the bright core region of a quasar, an active galaxy. The supermassive black hole at the center is surrounded by a bright disk of gas and dust. The dust component can further obscure the view of the interior and shines primarily in the mid-infrared, light that can be analyzed by the James … Read more

Same-sex behavior between animals is becoming less reported, study finds

Sign up for CNN’s Science of Miracles newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. CNN – Same-sex sexual behavior has been observed in more than 1,500 animal species, but a new study has found that it is massively underreported by researchers. Observations of this same-sex behavior in animals, such … Read more

The 2025 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) is on track to do something that hasn’t happened in 28 years

In May, 51 million retiree beneficiaries took home an average Social Security check totaling $1,916.63, up $23,000 on an annualized basis. While that may not sound like a game-changing sum of money, the average retiree would struggle mightily without their guaranteed monthly benefit. For the past 23 years, the national Gallup poll has surveyed retirees … Read more

Study of C. elegans reveals that mRNA balance in cells affects lifespan

Composite image showing fluorescently labeled nuclei in each cell of five different C. elegans captured at the Advanced Light Microscopy Unit at CRG. Credit: Jeremy Vicencio, Nadia Halidi/Centro de Regulación Genómica Why do some people live longer than others? The genes in our DNA sequence are important, helping to avoid disease or maintain overall health, … Read more

One-neutron transfer can beat nuclear fusion in production, here’s the proof

3 billion microfossil puzzle can be solved with new AI deep learning model

Nuclear fusion is one of the most powerful reactions known to mankind. It is the process that powers the Sun and stars, and results in high-energy output. However, achieving nuclear fusion in laboratory environments is quite challenging as it requires extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. A new study reveals a more practical alternative to … Read more

Should you buy Broadcom now — or after the stock split?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has driven the revenue and stock price growth of many technology companies recently. Investors are piling into these players who are cashing in on the AI ​​boom now and could have even more to gain down the road. After all, analysts predict that today’s $200 billion artificial intelligence market could surpass $1 … Read more

Cognitive flexibility associated with entrepreneurial success

Summary: Habitual entrepreneurs exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter volume in the left insula compared to managers. This brain region is associated with divergent thinking, crucial to entrepreneurial success. The research suggests that understanding the neural basis of cognitive flexibility can improve entrepreneurial training and education. These findings highlight the importance of integrating … Read more

Dark and Darker reinvigorates the senses and reminds us just how terrifying dungeons can be

Dark and Darker is a dungeon escape game. And there is a problem with that – or there should be. Dungeons are so common in fantasy games that it’s hard to pay much attention to them. We’ve seen them all before, we know what they do. But when was the last time we really reconsidered … Read more

The Secret and Smart Reasons Shopping Malls Don’t Have Windows

New York CNN – Decades ago, Americans flocked to Main Street to shop. A string of small family-owned shops stood side by side along a tree-lined block or two, displaying their wares through large welcoming windows. Then in 1956 something happened that changed the shopping experience forever. A new retail format infused the hustle and … Read more