Age-related memory loss is reversed in mice by increasing the plasticity of the brain

Age-related memory loss is reversed in mice by increasing the plasticity of the brain which decreases over time in breakthrough that could also help humans Scientists manipulated compounds in mice brains by reconstructing compounds that play a role in forming and recognizing connections The team tested this on 20-month old mice that showed memory loss … Read more

How Australians could have their pay docked to fund super increasing to 10 per cent

Why YOU should read your employment contract very carefully to avoid getting a pay cut under new super rules that started this week Employer super contributions on July 1 rose to 10 per cent from 9.5 per cent RateCity research director Sally Tindall said this could come out of pay levels  Former Labor PM adviser … Read more

Spotify users are FURIOUS as it announces it’s increasing its subscription prices

It’s the go-to music streaming service for millions of people around the world, but news of a subscription price increase has left many Spotify users reeling.  Spotify has confirmed plans to increase the prices of its premium subscriptions in the UK from April 30. The Premium Student, Premium Duo and Premium Family plans will all … Read more

Protests and Covid have contributed to HS2’s £98billion budget increasing by £800m, minister says

The controversial £98billion HS2 project is potentially running another £800million over budget as a result of disruption caused by protests at Euston Square Gardens and the lockdowns, a government report has admitted. HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has warned of potential ‘cost pressures’, half of which are due to difficulties related to the redevelopment of London … Read more

VICTORIA BISCHOFF: Is increasing the contactless limit to £100 wise?

VICTORIA BISCHOFF: With the contactless limit set to increase to £100… is it becoming too easy to splurge? By Victoria Bischoff for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 9 March 2021 Spending money has never been so easy. Just a quick tap of your card and you’re away. … Read more

BBC axes Kamal Ahmed from £205k editorial director role – after £100m pledge on increasing diversity

The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more

BBC axes Kamal Ahmed from £205k editorial director role – after £100m pledge on increasing diversity

The BBC has axed editorial director Kamal Ahmed and four other posts from its news board in a ‘modernisation’ plan – despite pledging to increase diversity last year. An £80 million savings plan saw the job cuts announced by the broadcaster this afternoon. It said it was ‘restructuring’ the board as part of ‘plans to modernise … Read more

Employers increasing levels of surveillance in an attempt to recreate office at home

Could your boss be SPYING on you? Employers fearing a productivity dip as lockdown continues are turning to surveillance to ‘create an office atmosphere’ for home workers Dr Claudia Pagliari says managers have ‘ramped up’ tracking their employees  Digital tracking on apps such as Slack and Microsoft Teams logs worker’s time  Co-founder of tech startup is turning … Read more

Antiobiotics in our waterways puts millions in danger by increasing resistance to the drugs,

Antibiotics in rivers ‘risks lives’: High levels in our waterways puts millions in danger by increasing resistance to the drugs, research suggests NHS website warns overuse of antibiotics can lead to emergence of ‘superbugs’  Around 70 per cent of antibiotics we take up end up in the natural environment Drugs then interact with bacteria in … Read more

Ellen DeGeneres ‘increasing staff benefits’ after accusations

Ellen DeGeneres ‘increasing staff benefits’ like paid sick leave as she continues damage control following accusations of fostering a toxic work environment Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly implementing new benefits for staffers including paid days off and a better medical leave policy, Variety reported Thursday The 62-year-old star has been doing damage control after multiple accusations … Read more