This common "fact" about dementia isn't actually true. Shutterstock According to 2020 data published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, there are currently about 5.8 million people aged 65 years or older with dementia in the United States alone. And researchers expect that number to increase to roughly 13.8 million people by 2050—more than double…
By Leah Crane The Sloan Digital Sky Survey used a 2.5-metre telescope in New Mexico to capture the biggest map of the universeSloan Digital Sky Survey A huge 3D map depicts 11 billion years of cosmic history and places the tightest constraints ever on our best model of the universe. Captured by the Sloan Digital Sky…
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s second most populous state said on Monday it is considering reimposing social distancing restrictions after the country reported its biggest one-day rise in new coronavirus infections in more than two months. Propelled by Victoria state reporting 75 cases, Australia recorded 85 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, its biggest…
By Michael Marshall A lightning flash at sunset during a thunderstorm in São Paulo, BrazilS. Garcia Cournoyer / Alamy The biggest lightning flash on record spanned 709 kilometres – about the distance from London to Geneva, and more than twice the previous record. A second flash has set a world record for longest duration. The…
Health department officials collects blood samples for testing at a temporary COVID-19 rapid test center (Photo by STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The highest number of cases has been recorded in 24 hours - 6 579.The number of positive cases now stands at 118 37587 more deaths have taken the total fatalities to 2 292.The Department…
Pros Made with rich leather, which will last a long time Sole reduces bulk for added flexibility Durable stitching throughout the silhouette Has a removable leather-covered insole for more comfort Cons Only comes in two colors Ecco landed the top spot on the list because the Citytray Cap Toe does an excellent job of concealing
Welcome to your go-to guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics. We’re tracking everything—from real-life heated rivalries (yes, they exist) to under-the-radar sports and surprise standouts—so you can catch up on all of our coverage in one place. Before the Winter Olympics, you probably had never heard of ski mountaineering, also known as skimo. It’s the
Laurence Olivier, Wuthering Heights (1939) United Artists Laurence Olivier’s performance embodies Heathcliff’s dichotomy of hard and soft. Oliver’s presence on screen is distinguished and sympathetic, given his deep, dark eyes, knife-sharp jaw, and a background in Shakespearean productions that made him a household name. In the 1930s, masculinity was in a crisis (Isn’t it always?).