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Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should not

Constant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independent navigation to strengthen cognitive skills. Travel writer Tara McAndrew now deliberately navigates without digital aid for return journeys. Research indicates a decline in spatial memory with increased GPS dependence. Maintaining these skills…

The Economic Times

Long before GPS, Polynesian sailors crossed the Pacific by reading stars, waves, winds, birds and clouds

Centuries before GPS satellites, magnetic compasses and detailed nautical charts transformed sea travel, Polynesian navigators were already mastering one of the world's greatest navigational challenges: the immense Pacific Ocean. In double-hulled canoes, they sailed thousands of kilometres between tiny, isolated islands spread across waters covering almost one-third of Earth's surface.…

The Times of India

GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease

Findings prompt calls for review of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence criteria in women under 50

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Nirmal Purja's final climb: How events unfolded for Nims Dai on Pakistan's Broad Peak after two climbers turned back

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. His expedition company confirmed his passing after a summit push on Thursday. The avalanche swept away ten climbers, including Purja, hundreds of meters downhill. Purja held the record for the fastest ascent of the world's 14 highest peaks.…

The Economic Times

Who Is Nirmal Purja? Ex-Royal Marine Feared Missing After Broad Peak Avalanche in Pakistan

Elite mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine others are missing after an avalanche on Broad Peak. Rescue operations are ongoing, with Purja's GPS showing movement, raising hopes for their safety.

International Business Times UK

Exclusive: Garmin Cirqa PM says ‘it just felt like we had all of the pieces in place’ to launch a screen-free fitness tracker

I chatted with the product manager for the Garmin Cirqa to learn more about the design process, the decision to give it a physical button, the lack of GPS, and more.

Tom’s Guide

UK TikToker promised to show his dog the world, but after it died, he built a homemade spacecraft to send its ashes on one final journey above the Earth

Losing a beloved pet is never easy, and people often find deeply personal ways to keep their memory alive. For a UK TikToker known as The Battersby, that farewell became an extraordinary mission. After promising his French Bulldog, Oscar, that he would one day "show him the world," he decided…

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The Things Today's Kids May Never Experience That Their Parents Took for Granted

Remember when getting lost wasn't a disaster because someone always had a paper map? Or when watching your favorite TV show meant being in front of the television at exactly the right time? Technology has changed childhood in ways no previous generation has experienced. Today's kids are growing up in…

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DCs will be held accountable for question paper leak henceforth: CM D K Shivakumar

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned district Deputy Commissioners about exam paper leaks. He mandated CCTV cameras and enhanced security for all recruitment examination processes. Officials must ensure public administration efficiency and address citizen issues proactively. Groundwater work irregularities will be curbed with mandatory video and GPS documentation. Cabinet…

The Economic Times

Moral distress: for primary care doctors, ‘doing the right thing’ can feel impossible

Modern healthcare systems ask much of primary care doctors. They are expected to diagnose, reassure, coordinate care, manage chronic illness and increasingly fill the gaps when other parts of the system come under strain.

The Conversation

This $2 low-tech upgrade just made Russia's cheap 'cardboard-and-plywood' drone almost unjammable

Russia has reportedly added magnetic compasses to cheap Molniya drones, helping maintain direction when electronic warfare disrupts GPS and GLONASS signals.

TechRadar

Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care

While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows.

AAP

Google Maps is finally getting a speedometer on Android Auto, and it's about time — my ancient GPS system could do this 20 years ago

Google Maps is about to add a feature that has existed elsewhere in one way or another for decades — and it's about time.

Tom’s Guide

Does wrapping your phone in aluminum foil block tracking? The truth behind this viral privacy hack

Wrapping phones in aluminum foil offers minimal privacy protection. This method causes phones to struggle for network connection and drains batteries. While it can interfere with signals, it does not guarantee complete blockage. Modern devices quickly re-establish connections after temporary interruptions. Better privacy involves disabling location services and managing app…

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A cheap 25-year-old piece of hardware broke Telstra. It’s a wake-up call for other businesses

At a two-and-a-half-hour Senate grilling on Friday, Telstra executives revealed just how bad their catastrophic outage earlier this month was. At its peak, it affected about 45% of calls and data across the telco giant’s national network.

The Times of India

In 2008, a Brazilian priest rose into the sky beneath 1,000 balloons to raise money for charity, but the wind carried him into an Atlantic mystery

In April 2008, Father Adelir Antônio de Carli set out on a fundraising mission unlike anything most people had ever seen. The Brazilian Catholic priest climbed into a simple chair attached to around 1,000 helium-filled party balloons, hoping to attract attention and raise money for a spiritual rest centre for…

Tom’s Hardware

Russian drones spotted using screwed-on magnetic compasses as navigation aids — the on-board camera can occasionally tilt down to check bearings if satellite comms are lost

Russian drone troops are adding cheap magnetic compasses to help find their bearings. Crude add-on helps them find their bearings and locate their targets even without GPS.

The Independent UK

Homeless and migrant patients wrongly kicked off GP lists in NHS drive to slash spending

Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of patients have been removed from GP lists in the past 12 months – with one practice fearing patients with non-English names were being targeted

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In 2023, a young elephant left Zambia wearing a GPS collar: Two years later, scientists discovered he had crossed four countries

The adventurous young bull elephant Z16 covered an astounding 12,000 kilometers, traveling through four different countries. His journey underscored the importance of ancient migration corridors that elephants continue to use. Yet, the rise of human-made structures and agriculture is reshaping these vital paths. Generally, herds led by females prefer to…

International Business Times UK

Gatwick Airport Crisis Revives Memories of Europe's Russian GPS Jamming Scare

Gatwick Airport faced chaos as a British Airways plane blocked the runway, causing nine planes to issue emergency codes and divert due to fuel shortages. The incident recalls past GPS disruptions.

Evening Standard

‘Landmark’ study to offer blood test for Alzheimer’s through GPs

Dementia affects about 90,000 people in Scotland, an estimated 3,000 of whom are aged under 65.

The Independent UK

New Alzheimer’s blood test to be trialled to speed up diagnosis – find out where

The aim is for up to 500 patients to be referred for a test, making it the largest UK study of Alzheimer’s blood tests in general practice

Xiaomi Watch S5 review: Premium design meets outstanding battery life at a great price

Premium hardware, reliable health tracking and battery life that just keeps going

Times Life

Why Snow Leopard Cubs Stay With Their Mothers Longer Than Almost Any Big Cat on Earth

The Numbers That Set the Snow Leopard ApartMost big cats push their young toward independence fast. Lion cubs leave the pride or are driven out at around 18 months. Cheetah cubs separate from their mothers between 16 and 18 months. Tiger cubs, depending on prey density, disperse at roughly 18…

The Economic Times

Al Falah university chairman Jawad Siddiqui urges HC to grant interim bail in ED cases

Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui requested interim bail from the Delhi High Court. He cited his wife's critical cancer treatment as the reason for his urgent plea. The Enforcement Directorate opposed his release, fearing evidence tampering and flight risk. Siddiqui offered to wear a GPS tracker as a…

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