Scientists reprogram ant behavior using brain molecules

From the bright lights of cities that don’t sleep — where people hustle and bustle through the night to keep subways, servers, and supply chains alive — to the whisper-dark understory of tropical forests where ants hum in syncopated lines, the planet’s most intricate societies hinge on round-the-clock cooperation and finely tuned roles. Within Atta…

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How to Quantify Risk and Communicate Effectively: Step 4 to TruRisk™

“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” — James Humes, former Presidential speechwriter and author.  Cybersecurity teams face adversaries who thrive in chaos. Attackers move fast, automate, and strike where defenses are weakest. In a borderless digital world, disruption is constant, driven by innovation, complexity, and the pressure to move faster, often at…

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The brain’s sweet spot: How criticality could unlock learning, memory—and prevent Alzheimer’s

In a new paper with implications for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders, Keith Hengen, an associate professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, suggests a new comprehensive approach to understanding how the brain works and the rules it must follow to reach optimal performance. “There’s a common…

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RFK Jr.’s new ACIP CDC vaccine panel holds first meeting

A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Tami Chappell | Reuters A crucial government panel of vaccine advisors is holding its first meeting Wednesday since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed several vaccine critics to the group.  Earlier this month, Kennedy in…

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Patrick McDowell links with Sparxell to showcase plant-based sustainable pigments

Patrick McDowell, the London-based designer known for his sustainable luxury designs, has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Sparxell. Sparxell is a nature-inspired colour platform technology company that creates biodegradable colourants free from plastic and toxic chemicals using plant-based cellulose.  It’s actually the first company to create 100% plant-based biodegradable pigments using natural cellulose and at…

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