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A firefighter in extreme heat struggling with focus and cognitive function while operating equipment, illustrating the impact of rising temperatures on the brain.

Heat Waves Impair Cognitive Function, New Study Finds

Firefighters, trained for extreme conditions, struggled to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, MIT Technology Review reports.

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 27, 2026

Microscopic view of human skin cells showing rejuvenated cellular structures, illuminated by soft, glowing light trails indicating the reversal of aging markers.

Biotech & Health

Cellular reprogramming reverses aging markers in lab

Scientists recently reversed cellular aging markers in human skin cells by 30 years in a lab dish.

Juliana Campos·June 13, 2026

Student's brain with active neural pathways contrasted with dimmed pathways influenced by an AI chatbot interface, illustrating reduced cognitive engagement.

Tech Today

AI chatbots reduce brain engagement for essay writers, study finds

In a recent study, university students using ChatGPT to write essays showed the lowest brain engagement and connectivity compared to those using Google Search or no tools at all.

Lena Petrova·June 6, 2026