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Neuroscientists from around the world have worked in parallel to map, for the first time, the entire brain activity of mice while they were making decisions. This achievement involved using electrodes inserted inside the brain to simultaneously record the activity of more than half a million neurons distributed across 95 percent of the rodents’ brain volume.Thanks to the image obtained, the researchers were able to confirm an already theorized architecture of thought: that there is no single region exclusively in charge of decisionmaking and instead it is a coordinated process among multiple brain areas.To illuminate all the regions involved in…

More than 24 million Americans moved homes in 2023. According to research from RentCafe, the majority of those people cited wanting “newer or better housing” as the reason for their move. But if you want to make a move this year and get even more out of the place you call home, then it’s time to check out the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Places to Live rankings, which promises to help people “make the most informed decisions when choosing where to settle down.” Each year, the publication creates a list of the top spots to move around the…

Charlotte ScarrKathmandu,Phanindra DahalKathmandu andGavin ButlerSingaporeGetty ImagesViolence has spiralled across Nepal amid anti-corruption protestsNepal’s army has deployed patrols on the streets of the capital Kathmandu, as the Himalayan nation reels from its worst unrest in decades.Protests against corruption spiralled into arson and violence on Tuesday. The prime minister quit as politicians’ homes were vandalised, and government buildings and parliament torched. Thirty people died and more than 1,000 were injured over two days of violence.”Gen Z” groups spearheading the protests distanced themselves from the destruction, saying they had been “hijacked” by “opportunists”.On Wednesday, Kathmandu’s airport reopened and the capital was relatively quiet…

Donald Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China as part of an effort to force the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to end the war in Ukraine.The US president made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials discussing options to increase economic pressure on Russia on Tuesday, according to a White House official.One US official told The Financial Times that Trump administration was “ready to go, ready to go right now, but we are only going to do this if our European partners step up with us”.Trump’s proposal comes…

After blocking its service in Mississippi over its new age-assurance law, the social networking startup is taking a different approach to comply with laws in South Dakota and Wyoming. Instead of requiring Bluesky to restrict access to all unverified users, users in South Dakota and Wyoming can verify their ages through the Kids Web Services’ (KWS) solution. The service allows users to choose from multiple methods to verify their ages, which may include payment cards, an identity document, an anonymous face scan for facial age estimation, or other alternatives. Bluesky is using the same service to comply with the U.K.’s Online…

Megha MohanBBC World Service gender and identity correspondentJamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMelinda French Gates has pledged a total of $1bn for women’s careBillionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates has said women’s health is chronically underfunded, as she committed $50m to researching the issue.This is part of her pledge to invest $1bn in the field over two years and will be used for new research into areas that pose significant risks to women around the world, including autoimmune conditions and mental health.About 80% of people living with autoimmune diseases are women, according to Xavier University School of Medicine, and depression is about 1.5 times…

The series nominees in line for trophies at the 77th Emmy Awards — drama, comedy, limited series and reality competition — include popular favorites and critically acclaimed but more lightly watched shows. One of them, however, sits far above the rest in terms of viewing time. CBS’ Survivor racked up more than twice as many viewing hours during this year’s Emmy eligibility period (June 1, 2024-May 31, 2025) than any other nominee for best comedy, drama, limited series or reality competition show. Viewers watched 462.4 million hours’ worth of the series during those 12 months, according to Nielsen. No other…

Is the panic surrounding the USMNT lately warranted?Yes, any time a World Cup host country and a generation of prodigies lose a handful of consecutive games with their A-team, or what passes for one, alarm bells should be ringing. That’s not to say all is lost. While Mauricio Pochettino’s optimism rankled after a 2-0 loss to a South Korea side that had a disconcertingly easy time of it, there was much more to feel good about in the 2-0 win over Japan. Still, it was one game. Japan rested a lot of regulars. (Then again, the US were hardly at…

Unusual features found in rocks on Mars may be the handiwork of ancient microbial life that eked out an existence on the red planet billions of years ago.The rocks were spotted by Nasa’s Perseverance rover as it trundled along Neretva Vallis, an ancient river valley that was carved into the landscape by water flowing into the Jezero crater in the planet’s distant past.The rover, which touched down in Jezero crater in 2021, encountered the rocks last year as it explored an outcrop called the Bright Angel formation on the northern edge of the ancient valley.Instruments onboard the rover detected signs…

The best women’s loungewear sets for travel are more than just comfortable; they’re your trusted allies for long-haul flights, hotel lobbies, and early‑morning departures. Imagine slipping into something that moves with you—soft, breathable fabrics that gently cradle your skin, yet look put‑together enough for café stops or transit styling photos. Whether you’re jet‑lagged, cramped in economy, or navigating crowded airport terminals, the right loungewear set offers both serene ease and polished versatility.Below, we rounded up our top picks of the best loungewear sets for women to travel in this season. Each set is chosen with intention: fabrics that resist wrinkling,…