A trip to Tokyo last fall led to an unexpected discovery. A person who barely knew Japanese found themselves understanding a Buddhist temple ceremony. This was not magic. It was Apple's Live Translation feature at work. The person had tried to learn some Japanese before the trip. But standing in a
A recent study took a close look at how what we eat and how we eat it affects our body shape. It focused on a special measurement called the Body Shape Index (ABSI), which tells us about body shape without considering weight or height. The research was done in a Mediterranean area, where food is of
Going to the doctor can be stressful. It's easy to forget important details or feel overwhelmed. But with a bit of planning, you can make the most of your time with the doctor. First, make a list of your symptoms and questions. Put the most important thing at the top. This helps the doctor know wha
AI is shaking up schools, and not everyone is happy about it. Some places, like New York City, have banned AI tools like ChatGPT, worried about cheating and bad info. But across the river, Franklin School in Jersey City is all in. They use AI to help teachers and make learning more fun. The school's
The Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation has a new leader in science and conservation. Lizz Schuyler, a local expert, is taking the reins. She's no stranger to the Adirondacks, having grown up in the Pottersville/Schroon Lake area. Her journey in wildlife science started close to home and took he
China is making a bold move in the tech world. They've just launched three massive venture capital funds. These funds are not for just any tech startups. They're specifically for \"hard technology\" areas. Think advanced manufacturing, robotics, and other high-tech fields. The funds are huge. Each
Coforge, an Indian tech company, is making a big move. They're buying Encora for $2. 35 billion. This isn't cash changing hands, though. Instead, Coforge is offering shares in exchange for Encora. Encora's owners, like Advent International and Warburg Pincus, will get about 20% of Coforge. That's a
Six women who suffered at the hands of a Denver cardiologist are taking a stand. They claim that popular dating apps like Hinge and Tinder failed to protect them. The man, Stephen Matthews, was reported multiple times but remained active on the platforms. He even received a special promotion as a "S
In 2025, NASA's SPHEREx telescope took off on a SpaceX rocket from California. By May, it was already busy collecting data. This telescope is special because it captures images in infrared light, which is invisible to us. It's like seeing the universe in a whole new light! SPHEREx stands for a mout
Esophageal cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma, is tough to beat. Doctors usually treat it with a combo of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. But, even with this approach, the results aren't great. So, researchers are always looking for ways to improve treatment. One promising area is i
