In recent weeks, shoppers in the UK have noticed a new sight: Cadbury chocolate bars wrapped in clear plastic shields. Major supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Tesco and the Co‑op are adopting these anti‑theft measures after a surge in chocolate pilfering. Police and retailers claim that the sugary t
Advanced Micro Devices is changing how it competes with Nvidia in the AI chip market. Instead of just selling hardware, AMD now offers customers a chance to own part of the company when they buy its chips. The latest example is Meta, which will purchase billions of dollars in AMD processors for new
The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will turn the Moon into a deep red shade early on March 3. People in North America can watch this “blood moon” when the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the lunar surface. The light that does reach is bent by our atmosphere, giving the Moon a coppery tint. W
The NFL might change its play‑by‑rules for the next season. A committee has talked about letting replay officials hand out penalty flags for fouls that regular referees miss. This idea grew after a fight in the recent Super Bowl between Seattle’s Josh Jobe and New England’s Stefon Diggs. Jo
Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry
Bernard Spilka, who passed away on May 23, 2025, in Denver, left a lasting mark on the field of psychology. Born in New York City on August 12, 1926, he began his journey by serving in the Army Air Force Medical Corps after World War II. His academic path led him to New York University, where he ear
Technology is changing how doctors and patients talk about health. Patients can now bring their own data to visits, making appointments more useful. A home blood‑pressure monitor is a simple tool that can give doctors clear numbers. Use a validated device and check it in the office to keep
Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a
A fresh idea is shaping up in north Baldwin County: a 4, 500‑acre solar field that will also host sheep and protect nearby wetlands. The plan aims to power a future data center for Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, while keeping the local environment in good shape. The developers say
The market is stuck in a cycle where many people hesitate to buy Bitcoin, even when it seems like a good deal. Nearly nine million coins—almost half of all Bitcoin in circulation—are currently trading below the price at which their owners originally bought them. If you look back to a recent di
