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Author: Andy Corbley

War

Muscle Memory Policies From Cold War Kick on in Washington

March 1, 2022

PICTURED: This Russian convoy was approaching Kyiv, according to Maxar Technologies, and consists of tanks, self-propelled artillery pieces, armored…

War

After 5 Days of Fighting Delegations to Meet on Belarusian Border: Confirmed from Ukrainian Presidency

February 28, 2022

PICTURED: The Ukrainian delegation leaves a Belarusian military helicopter upon their landing in Gomel region, Belarus, Monday, Feb. 28,…

8 Weeks of Lifestyle Changes Reduced Biological Age by 3 Years In Groundbreaking Proof-of-Concept
ArchivesPhysiology

8 Weeks of Lifestyle Changes Reduced Biological Age by 3 Years In Groundbreaking Proof-of-Concept

February 25, 2022August 24, 2023

Story at a glance… 6 rather simple diet and lifestyle changes reduced biological age by 3.2 years over 2…

War

Russia Has Invaded Ukraine Through “Special Military Operation”

February 24, 2022

KYIV, Ukraine. February 24th, 2022. NATO’s predicted fears have come to pass, as the early morning hours of Thursday…

War

Everything That Just Happened in Ukraine

February 23, 2022

PICTURED: Russian President Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognizing two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as…

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Brain Speed Doesn’t Begin to Decline Until Age 60

February 21, 2022

Mental processing speed does not start to decline until age 60, according to analysis of over a million participants…

War

Small Arms, Mortar Fire Exchanged along the Kyiv-Donbas Line as Escalation Fears Mount

February 18, 2022

PICTURED: Militants of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic walk in a trench at combat positions near the line of…

Superfoods That Offer Single Bites to Top Up Important Nutrients
ArchivesNutrition

Superfoods That Offer Single Bites to Top Up Important Nutrients

February 16, 2022September 7, 2023

Diana Rodgers, an author and registered dietician, is the host of the Sustainable Dish Podcast where she sometimes recounts…

World News

European Security Crisis: Why Major Populations Don’t Seem to Care

February 14, 2022

PICTURED: A recently-arrived American B-52 escorted through Europe’s skies by Portuguese jets. KYIV, Ukraine. February 14th, 2022. After another…

War

One Year Later and Biden Considering Rejoining Quest for Yemen Extermination

February 11, 2022

PICTURED: King Salman and US President Joe Biden discussed strengthening partnership during phone call. PC: Reuters. Fair Use. WASHINGTON…

Coffee Break Reads

Sitting in Front of the TV Increases Risk of Death Even Among Active People

February 10, 2022

While watching Netflix, a film, or sports after a day at work can be a desirable way to relax,…

Sitting Long Enough Cancels The Beneficial Effects of Exercise
ArchivesPhysiology

Sitting Long Enough Cancels The Beneficial Effects of Exercise

February 9, 2022September 7, 2023

It’s not too difficult to imagine this scenario in the tech and service-sector-heavy American economy. A working individual wakes…

World News

On Ukraine: France Holds Up the Play While Ukraine Moves into Position

February 8, 2022

PICTURED: Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division get off a C-17 Globemaster aircraft at Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, Poland, on Feb.…

Dietary Selenium Brings Neurogenesis and Reverses Cognitive Decline in Elderly Similarly to Exercise
ArchivesNutrition

Dietary Selenium Brings Neurogenesis and Reverses Cognitive Decline in Elderly Similarly to Exercise

February 7, 2022September 7, 2023

Story at a glance… Selenium was found to pair with exercise’s beneficial effect for hippocampal health. Exercise in mice…

Are We About to Witness a Supermassive Black Hole Merger?
Space

Are We About to Witness a Supermassive Black Hole Merger?

February 4, 2022

PICTURED: Edited Hubble Space Telescope montage (created by NASA) of various galaxies with growing black holes due to collisions…

Coffee Break Reads

Scientists Discover A New Coral Reef—One of the Largest and Most Pristine on Earth

February 3, 2022

PICTURED: Alexis Rosenfeld photographs deep-water corals off Tahiti. PC: UNESCO/Alexis Rosenfeld/1 Ocean ©. Released. A field of rose shaped…

Foreign Policy

Iran Nuclear Deal: Time for Political Decisions is Now Say Parties

February 2, 2022

PICTURED: The Natanz Nuclear Facility, Iran. VIENNA, Austria. February 1st. 2022. The conclusion of the eighth round of negotiations…

There Are 9,000 Undiscovered Tree Species, Kept Genetically Healthy By Ancient Trees
ArchivesEnvironment

There Are 9,000 Undiscovered Tree Species, Kept Genetically Healthy By Ancient Trees

February 1, 2022July 5, 2023

Story at a glance… Ancient trees contain genetic information vital to helping forests adapt to changing conditions These trees…

Space

China Releases its 5-Year Plan for Space

January 31, 2022

BEIJING, China. January 28th, 2022. The Chinese government released a 5-year plan for the future of its space exploration…

Gene Roddenberry’s Wife’s Ashes to Be Launched into Space Alongside Experimental Moon Lander
Space

Gene Roddenberry’s Wife’s Ashes to Be Launched into Space Alongside Experimental Moon Lander

January 28, 2022

PICTURED: Majel Barrett Roddenberry poses with her husband, Gene Roddenberry. PC: Roddenberry Archives. HOUSTON, Texas. January 26th, 2022. When…

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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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Pentagon Doesn’t Know Who They’re Killing in Caribbean Boat Bombings

Andy Corbley October 31, 2025

Virtually all news outlets worldwide reporting on the Pentagon’s targeted killings of sailors in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific…

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