The blockchain incubator founded by billionaire Alan Howard has closed, ending a few years of support for new crypto companies. The studio had funded several projects such as tokenization firm Libre (now KAIO), staking shop Twinstake, infrastructure provider TruFin, and privacy‑focused startup Geome
Radiographers in Ghana are stepping into the world of image interpretation, a move that could help fill gaps left by scarce radiologists. Because this change is complex and unique to each setting, researchers had to build a new study plan. They chose a four‑step approach that mixes numbers and
The latest survey shows that most American teens think their classmates are turning to AI tools for cheating, while a smaller share use them for emotional help. Researchers gathered responses from 1, 458 teens and their parents to explore how the new technology is woven into daily life. Two‑thirds o
ADT has just bought a startup that can tell when people are moving around inside a house, using Wi‑Fi signals instead of cameras. The purchase cost about $170 million and will be added to ADT’s future security products by 2027. The company that sold the tech, Origin AI, works with algorithms that
The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b
The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c
The Swiss government will give a one‑time payment of 50, 000 francs (about $56, 000) to each person who was badly hurt or whose loved one died in the bar fire that happened on New Year’s Eve at Crans‑Montana. This gesture is meant to help families quickly, and it shows the country’s compassion fo
People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal
In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci
Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to
