Smart homes are becoming more popular. But they have a problem. They are often hard to set up. This is because there are many different ways to connect them. Matter is a new standard that aims to fix this. It was first released in late 2022. But it took a while for devices to support it. Now,
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects many people. It puts patients at a higher risk of encephalopathy, a brain disorder. This risk increases when other chronic diseases are present. One such disease is hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is known to cause b
Spine injuries from sports are a big deal. They can happen to anyone, but some people are more likely to get hurt than others. This was the focus of a recent study. It looked at data from 2011 to 2020. The goal was to figure out who gets hurt the most and why. The study looked at lots of different
The quality of beef from cattle raised on grain is influenced by many factors. These factors include how the cattle are managed, their characteristics, and the environment they live in. A recent study looked at 460 research papers to find out what scientists have been studying about this topic. The
Students at the University of Washington stirred up trouble recently. Around 30 students, all part of a group called Super UW, were arrested. They were protesting at the university's new Boeing-funded engineering building. The students were upset about Boeing's defense contracts and arms sales to
The weather in Metro Detroit is quite the rollercoaster this week. It all starts with a damp Tuesday. Rain showers are expected throughout the day, thanks to an upper-level low-pressure system. This system, known as an Omega block, is causing the unsettled weather. Temperatures will hover in the low
The Seattle 2025 Worldcon is facing a stir, not because of the Hugo Awards, but due to a different issue. The event, where the Hugos are given out every year, is in hot water over the use of AI. Three important people have quit their jobs because of this. They want everyone to know that the Hugos we
Multiple health problems are becoming a big issue for public health. These problems are not just about feeling unwell. They can also lead to serious thoughts and actions. Suicidal thoughts are often linked to having multiple health conditions. However, the connection between these health issues and
A missile fired by the Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near Israel's main airport on Sunday. This event exposed gaps in Israel's defense systems despite ongoing efforts by the US to weaken the Houthi group. Flights at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv were suspended for about 30 minutes. This happened
Inmates at Wallens Ridge State Prison showed just how dangerous prisons can be. On a Friday, five guards were hurt in a planned attack. This happened in the western part of Virginia. Three of the guards were stabbed, while the other two were injured in some other way. All five were taken out of the
