A 1960s photo of Black-Americans training to not react during a sit-in

Scientific research increasingly supports the idea that consistently ignoring a crying infant—particularly in early developmental stages—can have long-term consequences on their brain development and emotional well-being.

When babies cry, they are not merely seeking attention; they are communicating needs, discomfort, or distress.

According to developmental psychologists and neuroscientists, when caregivers fail to respond consistently to these cries, it can lead to heightened stress in infants, marked by elevated levels of cortisol (the stress hormone).

Prolonged exposure to stress in infancy can interfere with the development of neural circuits that govern emotion regulation and social bonding.

Additionally, persistent stress may negatively impact the infant’s immune system.

Research in psychoneuroimmunology indicates that early emotional trauma or neglect can increase susceptibility to illness by altering immune responses.

Emotional neglect in early childhood has also been linked to higher risks of anxiety, depression, and attachment disorders later in life.

However, it’s important to distinguish between occasional non-responsiveness (which is normal and often unavoidable) and chronic neglect.

Some sleep-training methods that involve short periods of crying (like "graduated extinction") are still debated among professionals, with some experts suggesting they are safe when done appropriately and with emotional availability outside sleep times.

In summary, babies thrive in environments where their emotional needs are met with sensitivity and consistency.

Long-term emotional and neurological development is most secure when caregivers respond to distress with nurturing attention.

Apple's latest AI research challenges the hype around Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), revealing that today’s top models fail basic reasoning tasks once complexity increases. By designing new logic puzzles insulated from training data contamination, Apple evaluated models like Claude Thinking, DeepSeek-R1, and o3-mini. The findings were stark: model accuracy dropped to 0% on harder tasks, even when given clear step-by-step instructions. This suggests that current AI systems rely heavily on pattern matching and memorization, rather than actual understanding or reasoning.

The research outlines three performance phases—easy puzzles were solved decently, medium ones showed minimal improvement, and difficult problems led to complete failure. Neither more compute nor prompt engineering could close this gap. According to Apple, this means that the metrics used today may dangerously overstate AI’s capabilities, giving a false impression of progress toward AGI. In reality, we may still be far from machines that can truly think.

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A groundbreaking study published in Circulation and led by cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Levine has found that just two years of regular exercise can rejuvenate the heart’s biological age by as much as two decades in sedentary adults around age 50. The study's program combined moderate aerobic activity—like brisk walking or cycling—with short bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Participants experienced significantly improved heart elasticity and VO2 max, key indicators of cardiovascular health that normally decline with age.

What’s even more inspiring is that the most dramatic results came from those who hadn’t previously exercised. This confirms that it's never too late to start investing in your heart health. Regular aerobic activity, particularly when begun in midlife, can help reverse years of cardiovascular decline and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and premature death. The takeaway? A consistent, smart exercise routine can literally turn back the clock on your heart.

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In Japan, police and convenience store clerks are equipped with an unconventional but effective tool to mark and identify criminals—paint-filled "anti-crime color balls." These bright orange or red spheres, filled with permanent dye, are thrown at fleeing suspects or vehicles during a crime or robbery attempt. Once the ball bursts, the suspect is stained with vibrant paint, making them easier to identify and track in crowded areas or later on surveillance footage.

This method has become widely adopted in retail stores and law enforcement across Japan due to its simplicity and effectiveness. Unlike GPS or high-tech tracking devices, these balls are inexpensive, require no training, and don’t compromise anyone’s safety. It’s an ingenious blend of low-tech innovation and street-level practicality—one that other countries are beginning to notice as a clever deterrent against theft and escape attempts.

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