Day: August 18, 2025

BLACKPINK Plans Exciting Comeback

Hussain Ali
BLACKPINK

Gofrixty [18 August 2025] – BLACKPINK comeback is just around the corner and fans are hyped. The K-pop queens, who are celebrated for their international hits and powerhouse performances, are poised to unleash new music. Fans have been swift to hear the news, and eagerly anticipate what the group have been cooking up. Its members — Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa — have all stayed busy with solo projects and brand deals. But they always return to make music that leads the world. A lot of the fans say the cooperation…

Erasing Traumatic Memories in Animals

Hussain Ali
Memories

Gofrixty [18 August 2025] – Researchers in Japan experimental techniques that can wipe away, change or even restore memories in animals without damaging the brain or altering the rest of the animal’s mental function. These advances also bode well for future treatments of PTSD, phobias and even addiction. The researchers did this by targeting particular brain mechanisms. In some labs, scientists over-expressed some proteins, animals remembered traumatic experiences. This treatment wiped out fearful memories while leaving other memories intact. Crucially, the overall structure and functi on of the brain were healthy. Another…

Swatch ‘regrets’ ‘slanted eye’ ad after China outcry

Ahmed Raza
Swatch 'regrets' 'slanted eye'

Gofrixty [18 August 2025] – Swatch apologized after Chinese consumers voiced outrage over an advertisement that many said was racist. Images in the ad showed models with what others described as exaggerated eye makeup, and critics said the photos poked fun at Asian features. The backlash quickly gained traction on Chinese social media, where users criticized the brand for ignoring cultural sensitivities. The ad campaign was later removed, and the company made a public statement. Swatch said it had never intended to offend anyone and recognized that it needed to be…