Researchers have engineered a method to turn enriched silicon and germanium into exceptionally clean silane and germane gases. These gases are crucial for building devices that rely on quantum mechanics, as well as for creating next‑generation semiconductors. The technique improves the reliability o
Oura has bought a startup that can read tiny hand motions. The new tech lets people control their rings with simple gestures. It uses artificial intelligence and biometric signals to recognize the movements. Oura plans to put this gesture control into its next generation of rings. The co
Semtech Corp. announced that its LoRa radio modulation will keep Amazon’s Sidewalk network running worldwide by 2026. The move follows the company’s decision to use LoRa for its long‑range, low‑power connectivity. Sidewalk is a free service that lets devices stay connected beyond normal Wi‑Fi border
The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f
Scientists studied how a common steroid, prednisolone, affects bone health in young rats. They looked at three blood markers that show how fast bones build and break down: a protein from new bone, another marker of bone strength, and one that signals bone loss. The team also checked the bones with d
A new study shows how computer learning can help doctors decide who needs extra treatment after surgery for mouth cancer. The researchers built models that look at many patient details—age, tumor size, and other health factors—to score the risk of cancer coming back. They tested these models on a la
PETA, a well‑known animal rights group that often stages eye‑catching protests, has recently found itself praising the current U. S. administration for its moves to cut back on animal research. The group’s senior VP, Kathy Guillermo, praised the shift in policy as “night and day” compared to past le
A plan approved last November by Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) promises to protect 50, 000 acres of forest as a buffer for a new power line that will stretch from the Quebec border to central Maine. The plan says half of this area must be managed as “mature forest habitat” and
A new conflict that started three days ago has already pushed up oil and gas prices in the United States and around the world. The fighting began with attacks on Iranian targets, including its leader, and Iran has struck a range of sites in neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Tho
Climate change is worsening mental health problems worldwide. Researchers wanted to see if nature‑based activities could help people feel better when the planet warms. They gathered every study that looked at green spaces, gardening, or outdoor therapy and checked how many people benefited.
