Gift-giving was practiced by early humans in Africa—how it spread and evolved
For many countries around the world, December is an intense, commercialized period of gift-giving. Not just within families but across all sorts of relationships, such as gifts between buyers and service providers…
Reunions, rewards and resilience: B.C.’s 2024 good news headlines
Here are 10 stories from B.C. that warmed our hearts, reaffirmed our faith in humanity and made us smile in 2024 – we hope you enjoy them…Modeling the within-host dynamics of Plasmodium vivax hypnozoite activation: An analysis of the SPf66 vaccine trial
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 121, Issue 51, December 2024. SignificancePlasmodium vivaxis the main cause of human malaria outside Africa. Relapse, caused by the activation of dormant liver hypnozoites, is a major cause of symptomatic illness and transmission. Little is known about the mechanisms of hypnozoite …Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack leaves half a million without heating – The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack leaves half a million without heating The Independent…
Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase with age and can decrease, reflecting senescent cell clearing, with senolytic therapies…
Tapping the wisdom of human-centered fields
When I last wrote to you in this magazine, I told you a bit about the MIT Collaboratives, an effort to spark new ideas and modes of inquiry and help the people of MIT solve global problems. Since then, we’ve launched the first collaborative, grounding it in the human-centered fields represented by our School of……Home for the holidays? Share this top cybersecurity advice with friends and family
Sharing security advice can go a long way in protecting your loved ones from the most common and damaging online threats. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs
A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2024. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Black gun activist says ATF raided his home to scare legal firearm owners
A federal raid at the Baltimore home of a gun-rights activist ended with no arrests, charges or weapons confiscations, leaving the local advocate wondering if the action was intended to intimidate lawful Black gun owners…