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Researchers found that fighters with cognitive impairments had a higher glymphatic index, which deteriorated significantly with more knockouts.Image credit:©iStock.com, EyeEm Mobile GmbHUnder the glow of the arena lights, the two combatants square off. For professional fighters, such as boxers and mixed martial artists, traumatic brain injuries are an occupational hazard. But repeated head trauma, even ones that don’t result in a knockout, can pack a punch against the brain and are a risk factor for neuro-degenerative and psychiatric conditions.In the brain, the glymphatic system acts like the brain’s plumbing and garbage disposal, clearing out waste products. However, worsened function of…

Heather Holland opened the first Upswell in 2023 on South Broadway. (Courtesy Upswell) Upswell is taking some time to regulate. The neighborhood “wellness club,” as founder and CEO Heather Holland calls it, has paused selling memberships and is taking a break from regular operations to retool its business.  “We were one of the first to bring this … model to Denver, and we’ve really been living the learning curve the last couple of years,” said Holland, who opened Upswell’s first studio at 1842 S. Broadway in 2023. “So we decided to take this intentional pause to build all these learnings…

Europe’s equivalent of NASA is seeking €22 billion ($25.5 billion) from its member states for the next three years, a 36% increase from its previous budget, as nations expand their military presence in space.At the triannual conference beginning Wednesday in Bremen, Germany, the European Space Agency will submit a €1.35 billion proposal for a new program to strengthen and synchronize the continent’s defense capabilities in space. It’s the first time that ESA, a civilian organization founded in 1975 that has steered clear of military projects, is pushing into the sector.

Steel Dome components in Ankara, Türkiye, August 27, 2025. (AA Photo) By Anadolu Agency November 26, 2025 02:22 PM GMT+03:00 Türkiye has signed $6.5 billion worth of contracts with leading domestic defense companies to further strengthen its integrated air defense architecture known as Steel Dome, officials announced Tuesday.The signing ceremony, hosted by Havelsan, was attended by the Presidency of Defense Industries (SSB) head Haluk Gorgun, SSB Vice President Huseyin Avsar, Aselsan General Manager Ahmet Akyol, Roketsan General Manager Murat Ikinci, Turkish Armed Forces representatives and industry officials.Major investments in air and offensive defense systemsAccording to the SSB, the newly signed…

By now, it’s clear that military deployments in the Caribbean Sea are not just about curbing drug trafficking and its associated threats to the United States. Earlier this week, the United States officially designated the Cartel of the Suns, a group Washington says is run by the Venezuelan government, as a terrorist organization. (In Venezuela, […] This article is for subscribers only. We are a global leader in geopolitical forecasting. We deliver cutting edge analysis and intelligence so you can stay ahead of the news. Unbiased analysis of global events Daily geopolitical briefing Long-term…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has alleged that the Donald Trump-led United States government’s pressure tactics against Venezuela and its President Nicolás Maduro do not stem from concerns over drug trafficking or democracy, but rather, the South American country’s vast oil reserves.Notably, the American military has increased activity in the Caribbean and the Pacific based on claims that it is fighting drugs flowing into the US from South America.In an interview with CNN, Petro accused the US of imperialistic behaviour, adding that he believes the actions against Venezuela are in pursuit of the country’s oil reserves, believed to be the largest…

Hensoldt secures €1 billion order from GDELS for German military vehicles

Heckler and Koch and Rheinmetall Nordic have signed a strategic partnership agreement covering weapons, weapon accessories and associated systems. The companies say the arrangement will combine their complementary strengths to meet rising customer demand and ensure reliable, high quality delivery of integrated systems. Rheinmetall Nordic highlights its experience in weapon mounts, fire control and related technologies, while Heckler and Koch brings decades of work in small arms and light weapons for military and law enforcement. The agreement also creates a framework for new product development, timely delivery and expanded market growth.  Thomas B. Nielsen, CEO Rheinmetall Nordic, says: “We look forward to…

As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace and defense industry, including Byrna BYRN and its peers. Emissions and automation are important in aerospace, so companies that boast advances in these areas can take market share. On the defense side, geopolitical tensions–whether it be Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or China’s aggression toward Taiwan–have highlighted the need for consistent or even elevated defense spending. As for challenges, demand for aerospace and defense products can ebb and flow with economic cycles and national defense budgets, which…

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