Over the weekend the bull market turned two years old, and it started the new year with gains once again. The S&P index closed higher for the 46th time this year. The Dow industrial average also closed at a new record level. The NASDAQ index is still off of its all-time high reached in the...
Photo: Eduardo Castaldo/HBO In preparation to recap this season of My Brilliant Friend, I reread The Story of the Lost Child. Though I remembered many of the pivotal plot points — the earthquake, for example — I did not remember how shocking Nino’s infidelity was, even if unfaithfulness is his modus operandi. When I got to...
Why do some people experience frequent nightmares while others rarely do? A new study suggests that specific psychological traits, particularly thin mental boundaries and a predisposition called nightmare proneness, play a significant role. These findings, published in the journal Dreaming, provide a clearer picture of the psychological factors contributing to...
Accurately determining the binding sites in protein-protein interactions is essential for breakthroughs in biomedicine. However, existing experimental methods are slow and expensive. Computational approaches, particularly those integrating artificial intelligence (AI), promise faster solutions but often fall short when predicting interactions involving synthetic proteins. A recent study, led by Dr. Rafael...
Healthcare systems worldwide are grappling with the challenges posed by aging populations, the rise of non-communicable diseases, and the looming threat of future pandemics. These evolving dynamics demand a comprehensive transformation in healthcare delivery. To meet these demands, evidence-based planning, prioritization of healthcare goals, and cost-effective investment strategies are essential....
