McDonald’s has decided not to bring back its fake-meat McPlant burger after disappointing test results in San Francisco and Dallas. Joe Erlinger, McDonald’s U.S. president, revealed this at the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum, stating the burger didn’t succeed in either market. He emphasized that American consumers aren’t looking
A new study published in the Lancet Global Health (pdf below) has uncovered alarming trends in India’s physical activity levels, revealing that nearly half of all adults do not meet the WHO’s recommended guidelines for exercise. Shockingly, this trend is worsening, with rates of inactivity nearly doubling since 2000. The
In a jaw-dropping development, a Swiss company called Final Spark has created a groundbreaking biocomputer dubbed the Neuroplatform. This unusual device integrates miniature human brains—grown in labs—from stem cells with traditional electronic circuits, promising a staggering energy efficiency boost compared to standard computers. Despite its potential to revolutionize technology, there’s
A groundbreaking study suggests that intermittent fasting could be more effective than standard diabetes medications for managing Type 2 diabetes. Participants who followed a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet—eating normally for five days and drastically reducing calories for two—showed significant improvements in blood sugar levels and substantial weight loss compared to
Since March, Ukraine has lost half of its remaining power generation capacity due to ongoing Russian strikes, leaving the country with severe energy deficits. Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, CEO of Ukrenergo, revealed the grim reality during a recent panel discussion, where the dire situation was underscored by frequent blackouts. With winter approaching
A recent study using CDC data has uncovered a worrying trend: a significant increase in deaths from neurological diseases among young adults aged 15-44 in the United States. The study, conducted by Phinance Technologies, highlights a sharp rise in deaths where neurological conditions were either the primary cause or a
A groundbreaking study published in Nature Mental Health reveals that our gut health plays a crucial role in how we handle stress. Researchers found a specific combination of gut microbes and metabolites linked to higher resilience against anxiety and depression. This discovery suggests that modifying our gut microbiome could potentially
In a landmark case, five individuals were convicted in Las Vegas for operating Jetflicks, the largest illegal streaming service in America, offering over 183,000 stolen TV episodes and generating millions in revenue, exceeding Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Prime Video combined. Five men in Las Vegas were recently convicted for running
Groundbreaking research, published in Nature in April 2023, reveals why certain individuals remain COVID-19-proof despite exposure, attributing it to subdued and rapid immunological responses observed in asymptomatic cases. You can read the original here. Researchers now know why some individuals never get infected with COVID-19, even after being exposed to
