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The James Webb Space Telescope Clear signs of life A “potentially habitable” planet about 50 million light years away. Researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Montreal analyzed data sent back by the high-powered JWST optical satellite in late 2023. They showed that an exoplanet called LHS 1140 b, located in the constellation Cetus in the night sky, has a potential source of oceans and an atmosphere. Distant planets may have the properties that allow air and water to support life. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The name isn’t all that inspiring, but the possibilities are.…

summary: Researchers found that 16-month-old infants were using more brain regions to develop cognitive skills such as inhibitory control, and a study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) showed increased brain activity in the prefrontal and parietal cortices.Although there was no significant improvement in skills, there were significant changes in the brain between 10 and 16 months of age, suggesting that 16 months is a crucial time for developing the ability to follow directions and control impulses.Key Facts:Enhanced brain activity: 16-month-old infants use more brain regions for cognitive tasks.Inhibitory Control: Although there was no improvement in performance in key skills related…

Australian researchers are building a “living seed bank” to protect the continent’s last remaining rainforests from climate change, with one goal: to prevent the extinction of ancient trees that date back to Gondwana, the supercontinent that existed before Earth’s continents separated hundreds of millions of years ago.Historically, Australia’s lush Big Scrub Rainforest covered 185,000 acres (75,000 hectares) covers an area of ​​about one million square kilometres in eastern Australia. But centuries of human encroachment and wildfires have reduced its area to just 1% of its original size, and rising temperatures and droughts are now threatening the remaining area. These small…

CNN — Opening statements in the manslaughter trial began Wednesday. Actor Alec BaldwinIt’s been almost three years since I became a director of photography. Halina Hutchins He was shot and killed on the set of the western movie “Lust” in New Mexico. Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson focused on Baldwin’s reckless behavior at the scene, saying he violated “a basic rule of firearms safety” by pointing a gun at someone and pulling the trigger, and said evidence would show the weapon was in “perfect condition” and not malfunctioning. “When someone role-plays with a real gun in a real workplace and that role-play…

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been formally accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic.Prosecutors filed multiple charges against Franco six months after the judge handed down his sentence. He was ordered to be investigated. In relation to sexual and psychological abuse of girls.Nairobi Viloria, a spokesman for the attorney general’s office, confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday that prosecutors had submitted their final and formal charges to the judge.The indictment also includes the girl’s mother, who remains under house arrest and faces money laundering charges, after prosecutors…

Weight loss is a goal It’s a goal many aspire to, but the journey can be riddled with misinformation and misconceptions. Nutritionists say there’s one key element people often overlook, and it has nothing to do with calorie intake. While food choices are definitely important, losing weight is about more than just what you eat. Here, two registered dietitians discuss common obstacles to weight loss and how to prioritize them to reach your goals. What to avoid if you’re trying to lose weight Don’t skimp on sleep. When it comes to weight loss, the focus is on diet and exercise,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine is on an “irreversible” path NATO MembershipU.S. and European officials on Wednesday cited assurances from allies that Russia will be allowed to join a Western military coalition once the war with Russia ends. In another boost for Ukraine, the United States, the Netherlands and Denmark announced on Wednesday The first NATO-provided F-16 After months of preparation, the plane is now en route to Ukraine and is expected to fly this summer. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine One of the deadliest attacks of the war.As NATO leaders met to discuss Ukraine’s future course, U.S. Secretary of…

MW is recalling 394,000 seniors This is the latest in a series of Takata recalls that began more than a decade ago for vehicles equipped with airbags that can explode and send metal shrapnel toward the driver.The vehicles included are Recall Affected vehicles include certain BMW 3 Series four-door sedan from model year 2006 through 2011 and 3 Series Sportwagon vehicles from model year 2009 through 2011.Regulators, in particular The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was concerned some vehicles may have been modified by owners to be fitted with Sport or M Sport steering wheels – high-performance steering…

Spotify’s recent Launch of podcast commenting featureSpotify has taken another step in building a social networking experience into an app known primarily for music. The comments feature now allows podcasters to interact with listeners directly within Spotify, just like they would with other interactive apps. Surveys, Q&A and other featuresA 2023 app relaunch will add a TikTok-like discovery feed, artist profiles where creators can promote merchandise and concert tickets, and more. Also includes the ability to post to storiesSpotify’s app is no longer just a music streaming app, but is quickly becoming a social network centered around all things audio.…

Expanding / Zooming in from left to right, from the globular cluster to the location of the black hole.ESA/Hubble & NASA, M. Hebel Supermassive black holes reside at the centre of every galaxy and appear to have existed since galaxies formed. The early history of the universeHowever, at present we cannot fully explain their existence because it is difficult to understand how they could have grown so quickly to reach the criteria for supermassive stars. Using nearly 20 years of data from the Hubble Space Telescope, researchers have recently found what may be evidence of this. The data, taken from…