As college fees keep climbing, three former Duolingo bigwigs are starting a new venture, Outsmart Education. Their goal? Make higher education more affordable and accessible. The team, led by Jorge Mazal, has snagged $13 million in funding from investors like Khosla Ventures. This seed money will go
With the legalization of hemp in the US, scientists are racing to find the best way to tell it apart from marijuana. Traditional methods, like chemical testing, have their limits. For instance, they struggle with tiny samples or old plants. Genetic analysis, however, can tackle these challenges. It'
Have you ever felt pressure to meat-up and hit your daily protein targets? It's everywhere – whether it's TikTok videos or people lugging around protein-infused drinks. But hold on a minute. Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist, says that in the US, it’s almost impossible to be protein deficient. You'
President-elect Donald Trump is standing firm on his controversial Cabinet choices, despite growing criticism and questions about their qualifications. Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are all facing heat as their nominations hang in the balance. These picks are sti
Imagine tiny helpers in our bodies that decide how and when drugs should pass through barriers. Scientists recently found special lipids called bolalipids that can twist and turn, making certain barriers more stable or flexible. These lipids look like two natural phospholipids connected by a tiny br
Thinking of joining the "No Spend November" bandwagon? Experts have a few things to say about that. This challenge encourages people to only spend on essentials like food, rent, and bills for a month. The main goal? Avoid holiday debt while boosting savings. Sounds good, right? But there's a catch.
A small Finnish company has made a big splash in the tech world. They've developed a special coating that makes screens and surfaces smudge-free. This isn't any ordinary coating – it's so thin you can't even see it. It can be used on metal, glass, and plastic. It protects devices from scratches, smu
Bitcoin has been sitting pretty at $90, 000, thanks to the recent election excitement. But analysts think the market might take a break from its upward sprint this week. After all, every roller coaster needs to slow down sometimes. So, what could be next for the crypto world? Let's take a closer loo
Ever thought about how we can make sure power grids work smoothly? Scientists are finding new ways to do that using smart tech. One problem is that the rotor angle—which shows how power generators work together—can go haywire. Traditional methods don't always catch this in time. That's where a cool
Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d
