Meta has decided to slow down the launch of its new mixed reality glasses, nicknamed "Phoenix. " Originally set for the second half of 2026, the release is now pushed back to the first half of 2027. This delay was announced by Maher Saba, VP of Reality Labs Foundation, in a memo to employees. The re
Meta is trimming its metaverse budget by up to 30% for next year. This isn't just about saving money. It's a big shift in focus. Meta is moving resources from its metaverse projects to AI wearables. This means fewer virtual reality experiences and more smart glasses and AI-powered gadgets. This cha
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands face a significant health challenge. Many people there are at risk for serious health problems. These include heart disease and diabetes. This is because many have obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These conditions are part of what doctors call metabolic syn
Let's talk about nerves and sugar. Ever wondered why some people with diabetes have nerve damage? Researchers dug into this. They wanted to see what makes nerves go wonky, especially in folks with diabetes. They looked at the sural nerve. It's a small nerve in your leg. When it's not working right,
A significant health issue is affecting a large portion of the American population, yet many people are unaware of it. This condition, known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM), is a silent contributor to severe health problems like heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and diabetes.
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a big deal. They happen when diabetes causes wounds on the feet that don't heal well. These ulcers can lead to serious problems, like amputations. But what if there was a way to predict or monitor these ulcers better? Researchers looked into a substance called ischem
Food safety is a big deal. Harmful substances called mycotoxins can sneak into food. They cause health problems and cost a lot of money. Detecting them is tricky. Old methods are precise but need lots of prep work, fancy tools, and experts. This is where metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) come in. MOFs
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, BMI is often seen as a key factor. But new research suggests that it's not the only thing that matters. Metabolic and inflammatory markers might play a bigger role in how well patients respond to treatment. Breast cancer is a complex disease. Treatment can
Lithium-metal batteries are the future, but they need tough electrolytes to work well. These electrolytes must be highly conductive, super strong, and stable. However, achieving all these qualities at once is a big challenge. Scientists have found a way to improve these electrolytes by adding speci
Viruses are everywhere. They are the most common living things on our planet. Yet, we know very little about them. A new project called VIRE is changing that. It is like a big map of viruses from all over the world. This map includes over 1. 7 million viral genomes. These genomes come from more than
