In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda
Over the past decade, China has been fine-tuning how it approves new traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). The goal? To make the process better suit the unique nature of these treatments. This effort has led to some interesting changes in what counts as solid evidence for approval. Before the refor
In the rocky landscapes of southwest China, water is on the move. It carries more than just moisture. It also moves harmful stuff like mercury, thallium, and arsenic. These toxic elements are found in the soil. They come from different places. Some come from rocks breaking down. Others come from the
GE Appliances is making a big change. They are moving jobs from China to the U. S. This is a huge deal. It means 800 new jobs for Americans. The company is investing a lot of money, $490 million, to build a new plant in Kentucky. Why is GE doing this? Trade policies and tariffs are big reasons. Tar
A viral idea called Cognify has sparked debates about the future of criminal justice. The concept involves using AI and brain implants to make prisoners feel like they've served lengthy sentences in just minutes. This might sound like something out of a futuristic movie, but is there any real scienc
Apple's Vision Pro might not have taken the market by storm, but the company isn't backing down. A well-known analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has shared some insights on Apple's future plans for mixed reality devices. Kuo believes that Apple sees head-mounted devices as the future of consumer electronics. D
Apple has been trying to make it big in the movie world, but so far, it's been a bumpy ride. The company has spent a lot of money on films that didn't do so well, like "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Napoleon. " But now, things might be looking up. The movie "F1, " starring Brad Pitt, just had a g
Bruce Springsteen has always been known for pushing boundaries. But even his fans might not have expected the twist that came with his album Inyo. It turns out, two tracks on this album were recorded with a group of mariachi musicians. This collaboration was not planned. It happened by chance when a
Canada recently decided to drop a new digital tax on major US tech companies. This tax was supposed to start on Monday but was scrapped just hours before. The tax would have hit companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb with a 3% charge on revenue from Canadian users. It would have also
Apple is cooking up some exciting new tech for the future. It looks like they are planning to add more devices to their extended-reality (XR) lineup. This includes new Vision series headsets and smart glasses. A supply chain expert named Ming-Chi Kuo shared some details about Apple's plans. He ment
