Hubble Space Telescope reveals why some stars refuse to grow old
Blue stragglers endure not through collisions, but through lasting binary bonds
Why some video games improve brain function – and others don't
New research ties strategy games like StarCraft II to more efficient neural networks
Connecting the dots: Far from being a mindless escape, video games help the brain process information more efficiently and adapt more readily to complex tasks, according to a growing body of research. The emerging evidence suggests that the type of game and how it taxes the brain's systems are key to whether playing strengthens cognition – or simply consumes time.
ESA report shows the average gamer is 41 – and nearly half are women
Gaming has come a long way
Heat waves could accelerate biological aging, scientists warn
Two years of heat waves can speed biological aging by eight to 12 days
Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act
Microsoft restricts Xbox social features in Britain as new law takes effect
Meta, YouTube, TikTok fight back as Australia's social media restrictions for teens draw closer
Platforms launch ad campaigns and legal threats to avoid inclusion
In brief: After approving plans to ban those aged under 16 from using social media last year, the Australian government is now considering which of the platforms should be included in the new law. In response, the companies are looking for ways to avoid being added to the ban list, with methods ranging from pleas and security promises to thinly veiled legal threats.
Scientists develop blood test that reveals how fast your organs are aging
The scientists found that an organ's biological age strongly predicts the risk of related diseases
Meta is bringing face-scanning age identification tech to Facebook Dating
Moving beyond Instagram
