Regular sauna sessions can have physical benefits, but what does heat therapy to your brain? gpointstudio/Getty Images I’m already a devoted cold-water swimmer, and last year I wrote about its benefits for the brain. But I’ve started seeing more and more written about heat therapy and its neurological perks. And while the evidence is only…
Don’t feel bad splurging on that $7 latte the next time you’re in a midafternoon attention slump. A new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week provides some strong evidence that drinking coffee and tea is linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. The longitudinal research followed a…
Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google’s XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company has just announced its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place on February 25, where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official…
I was so excited for my first job after university that even the physical assessment – required for my work as a field geologist – came with a certain thrill. That was until the doctor glanced at my chart and told me to lose 10 to 15 pounds. The proof, he said, was my body…
Paramount is again sweetening its hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, while again extending the deadline for its tender offer as it scrambles for more shareholder support. On Tuesday, the Skydance-owned company said it would pay Warner shareholders an added “ticking fee” if its deal doesn’t go through by the end of the year — amounting…
After kicking off CES 2026 with its “First Look” event, Samsung is ready to announce the first of what should be several new Galaxy smartphones this year. The company is officially hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 at 1PM ET, where it’ll introduce the Galaxy S26 series and updates to Galaxy AI. Leaks…
We all struggle with self-control sometimes. We tell ourselves only one more piece of chocolate, one more glass of wine, one more episode of a binge-worthy series before bed, but then carry on regardless. But who, or what, even is this “self” engaging in this push and pull, before giving in to temptation? The cells…
On a sidewalk, an unassuming junction box sits strapped to a fence. Inside, dozens of keychains, stickers, mini figurines, and other novelties wait to be discovered by eagle-eyed passersby or trinket traders who have traveled across the city to exchange their treasures. Trinket trading has taken off on social media in recent weeks. The trend…
If you’ve been thinking about signing up for a VPN, Surfshark has solid deals on its two-year plans right now. Surfshark’s One plan is 87 percent off right now when you pay for two years upfront, plus you’ll get three extra months free. That comes out to a total of $62 for the first 27…
Guy Crittenden/Getty Images Time crystals are an oddity of quantum physics, but new calculations show that these bizarre materials could be useful for building very accurate clocks. All crystals are defined by repetition – conventional crystals are made from atoms arranged in repeating patterns, and time crystals have a repeating structure in time. If you…
