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Laura Elin Pigott

Laura Elin Pigott

Senior Lecturer in Neurosciences and Neurorehabilitation, Course Leader in the College of Health and Life Sciences, London South Bank University

Social media rewires young minds – here’s how

Jan 21, 2025 06:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Deliris/Shutterstock That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work a brain chemical...

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Economy

Jefferies Lowers Ratings on Three Leading UK Industrial Stocks

Jefferies analysts have downgraded three major UK industrial stocks, including Judges Scientific (LON:JDG), Smiths Group (OTC:SMGZY), and XP Power (LON:XPP), lowering their ratings from buy to hold. Persistent economic...

Singapore’s Central Bank Faces Split Predictions Ahead of Policy Review

Economists remain divided on whether the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will ease monetary policy at its upcoming review or maintain current settings. A Reuters poll of 12 analysts revealed an even split: six...

Trump's Bold Actions Praised by Russia Amid Calls for Dialogue

Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russias $23 billion sovereign wealth fund, lauded U.S. President Donald Trumps leadership, stating his decisive actions could reshape history, foster economic growth, and encourage global dialogue....

South Korea’s Economy Faces Sluggish Growth Amid Political Unrest

South Koreas economy saw limited growth in the fourth quarter, expanding just 0.2% seasonally adjusted, as political instability dampened consumer spending, according to a Reuters poll of economists. Annual growth slowed...

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Trump Takes Office, Corporate Earnings Awaited

U.S. stock futures climbed on Monday evening as President Donald Trump took office, signaling a new era of policy changes. Trump reentered the White House on Monday, following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday closure...

Politics

President Yoon Attends Impeachment Hearing Amid Martial Law Allegations

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to defend himself in his impeachment trial. Detained since last week, Yoon faces allegations of leading an insurrection after attempting...

Biden Grants Final Pardons to Protect Family and Public Servants

In his final hours as president, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for several individuals, including family members and high-profile figures like Liz Cheney and Mark Milley. The pardons extend to members of the Jan. 6...

Trump Announces U.S. Exit from WHO, Citing Mismanagement and Unfair Payments

President Donald Trump declared the United States would exit the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the agencys handling of COVID-19 and other global health crises. Trump criticized the WHO for alleged political bias...

Marco Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State in Unanimous Vote

The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State under President Donald Trumps second term. Rubio, 53, a prominent China critic and staunch ally of Israel, was backed by a 99-0...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Free Speech and End Federal Censorship

Republican President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship. The move targets alleged government influence on social media moderation under the...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled pilots flying planes...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Technology

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Trump Revokes Biden’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Executive Order

Former President Donald Trump on Monday revoked a 2021 executive order by his successor, Joe Biden, which aimed for electric vehicles (EVs) to account for half of all new car sales by 2030. While Bidens target wasnt...

Trump Signs Order Delaying TikTok Ban

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order on Monday delaying a ban on the popular short-video app TikTok, previously set to take effect on January 19. The decision grants the app a 75-day reprieve while the government...

Trump Orders Federal Employees Back to Offices, Ends Remote Work for Most

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring federal employees to return to in-person work five days a week, reversing remote work policies established during the COVID-19 pandemic. Announced at...

Nancy Pelosi Trades Big in Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet Stocks

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, representing Californias 11th congressional district, made significant stock trades between mid-December and mid-January, according to a Periodic Transaction Report. Pelosi sold 31,600...
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