Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:54:39 +0200 picks - Vaihtoehtouutiset Vaihtoehtoinen näkökulma. https://vunet.net/ fi vaihtoehtouutiset@gmail.com hourly 1 Improved Accuracy of Iranian Strikes, Over 80% of Missiles Hit Their Targets: ANALYSIS - Center for Strategic and International Studies https://vunet.net/picks/improved_accuracy_of_iranian_strikes_over_80_of_missiles_hit_their_targets_analysis_center_for_strategic_and_international_studies-11.html Situation Overview - Iran's recent missile strikes have demonstrated remarkable accuracy and range, surprising many Western intelligence agencies. An estimated 80-90% of the launched missiles reached their targets in Israel. This high success rate suggests that Iran has significantly developed its m... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Artificial Sweetener Impairs Brain Blood Vessel Cell Function, May Increase Stroke Risk https://vunet.net/picks/artificial_sweetener_impairs_brain_blood_vessel_cell_function_may_increase_stroke_risk-10.html by Justin Jackson, Phys.org - edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan - Editors' notes - Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain - Erythritol may impair cellular functions essential for maintaining brain blood vessel health, according to researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder. Findings... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Brain Cells Reveal the Secrets of Intelligent Behavior https://vunet.net/picks/brain_cells_reveal_the_secrets_of_intelligent_behavior-9.html Jyväskylä, May 29, 2025 – Neuroscientists have made a significant discovery that opens new perspectives on how the brain enables intelligent and adaptive behavior. A recent study published in Nature reveals brain cells that allow for generalization and inference in new situations, contrary to tradit... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Peskov Comments on Peace Agreement Progress https://vunet.net/picks/peskov_comments_on_peace_agreement_progress-8.html Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has commented on the progress of peace agreements, stating that no new direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently scheduled. - Despite this, there was a recent agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war. Peskov noted that this prisoner swap is a "labor... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 The Real Threat of Nuclear War and BRICS's Role as a Peace Alliance - Insights from Daily Express, intelligence https://vunet.net/picks/the_real_threat_of_nuclear_war_and_brics_s_role_as_a_peace_alliance_insights_from_daily_express_intelligence-7.html The threat of nuclear war has once again become a central topic of discussion, with experts analyzing the situation with concern. The geopolitical landscape has tightened, and many are wondering how close we are to a real nuclear conflict. - The Daily Express addresses this grim subject in its artic... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Decoding the Brain's Internal "Search Engine": A Neuroscientific Perspective https://vunet.net/picks/decoding_the_brain_s_internal_search_engine__a_neuroscientific_perspective-6.html Jyväskylä, Finland – A fascinating thought experiment proposing an innate "search engine" within the human brain, akin to the indexing mechanisms of artificial intelligence, is gaining traction in cognitive neuroscience. While the concept may sound like science fiction, it prompts a deeper explorati... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Russia's Medvedev Warns of Ukraine Buffer Zone if Military Aid Continues https://vunet.net/picks/russia_s_medvedev_warns_of_ukraine_buffer_zone_if_military_aid_continues-5.html Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has issued a stark warning: a buffer zone will encompass nearly all of Ukraine if military aid to the "Banderite regime" persists. Medvedev conveyed this message on his Telegram channel, sharing a video that depicted such a buffer zon... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Unraveling Depression: The Role of Brain Cell Birth and Death https://vunet.net/picks/unraveling_depression_the_role_of_brain_cell_birth_and_death-4.html Tue, 06 May 2025 09:47:57 EEST - The precise triggers for clinical depression remain elusive, but theories have abounded for centuries. From ancient Greece to the Renaissance, philosophers and scientists believed that bodily fluids – known as "humors" – influenced moods and personality. Specificall... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Potential Breakthroughs in Gene Editing: A Prime Time for CRISPR - New England Journal of Medicine https://vunet.net/picks/potential_breakthroughs_in_gene_editing_a_prime_time_for_crispr_new_england_journal_of_medicine-2.html Recent discussions, including reports on "Prime Saturday Night Radio," suggest that significant revelations are emerging in the field of CRISPR and gene editing. While the precise number of listeners who heard these discussions is unknown, the sentiment points towards exciting developments in the me... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 A Change Is Coming - Humanity Might Reach Singularity Within the Next 12 Months, Researchers Suggest https://vunet.net/picks/a_change_is_coming_humanity_might_reach_singularity_within_the_next_12_months_researchers_suggest-1.html Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:01:01 EEST - Estimates vary from a few months to decades, but experts agree on one thing: change is coming. - By Darren Orf – Published 26.2.2025 - The world is buzzing with predictions about when the technological singularity will occur – that moment when artificial intelligence... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 Romanian Presidential Candidate Calls for Protests Without Ukraine-Like "Massacre" - RT https://vunet.net/picks/romanian_presidential_candidate_calls_for_protests_without_ukraine_like_massacre_rt-0.html May 25, 2025 - George Simion states citizens have the right to peacefully defend their vote amid fraud accusations. - Romanian presidential candidate George Simion has urged his supporters to participate in peaceful protests against what he claims were fraudulent elections, warning that the country... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200 AI Could Double Human Lifespan in Five Years - Popular Mechanics https://vunet.net/picks/ai_could_double_human_lifespan_in_five_years_popular_mechanics-3.html Date: 2025-05-22 -- Popular Mechanics reports on the bold claim by a tech CEO that artificial intelligence (AI) could double the human lifespan by 2030. This raises the question: is this the dawn of immortality? - If humans were to reach the age of 150 – referred to as the "escape velocity" from ag... Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:06:49 +0200