DES, a chemical often found in water, is causing trouble for tiny ocean plants called diatoms. These plants are super important because they make a lot of the oxygen we breathe. But DES is making it hard for them to do their job. When diatoms are exposed to DES, they can't make as much chlorophyll, which is what makes plants green and helps them turn sunlight into e...
Cornell University and the Trump administration have come to an agreement. This deal will bring back a lot of federal research money to the school. The agreement also stops government investigations that had been looking into claims of antisemitism and unfair admissions practices at Cornell. Cornell will pay a $30 million fine and invest another $30 million in progr...
Rumors are swirling about the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, even though the Galaxy S26 series hasn't even been revealed yet. The latest buzz is about a new face authentication system that might ditch the usual infrared (IR) hardware. A tipster, known as @SPYGO19726 on X, shared some intriguing details from early test firmware. It mentions "Polar ID v1. 0" under the biome...
MSNBC is making a big change. It's dropping its old name and becoming MS NOW. This shift is happening because Comcast split its cable stuff into a new company called Versant. The big bosses wanted to make MSNBC stand alone, away from NBC News. Some people think this is a risky move. Sunny Bonnell, a branding expert, says changing a well-known name like MSNBC is a bi...
Los Angeles is full of stories. And now, three of them just got a helping hand. A grant meant to keep filmmakers in L. A. has given $30, 000 to three documentary projects. That's right, three winners instead of one. The cash will help these films grow and shine. The idea behind the grant is simple: keep filmmakers in L. A. and support local stories. With so many pro...
Noom has just launched two new tools to help people manage and prevent diabetes. The first is a Diabetes Lifestyle Program for employers and health plans. The second is a Glucose Forecasting tool that predicts how meals might affect blood sugar levels. The Diabetes Lifestyle Program has already shown great results. In just three months, participants saw big improvem...
Samsung's new Exynos 2600 chipset is making waves with its impressive temperature management. Thanks to a feature called "Heat Pass Block, " this chip is expected to run 30% cooler than its predecessor. This isn't just about comfort; lower temperatures mean the chip can push harder and faster without overheating. The Exynos 2600 is built using Samsung's advanced 2nm...
Scammers are getting smarter and more sneaky. They pretend to be your bank and trick you into giving them your money. The Federal Trade Commission says people lost over $2. 9 billion to these scams. These crooks use fake caller IDs and even fake voices to sound like real bank employees. Scammers follow a simple plan. They call you and say your account is in trouble....
Memory troubles can be tough, and scientists are always looking for ways to help. One tool they’re testing is called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS for short. But here’s the cool part: they’re not stopping there. They’re mixing rTMS with other treatments like electric brain zaps, tai chi, or even brain-training games. The goal? To see if teami...
The idea of the world ending has been around for ages. Long ago, it was tied to religion and the idea of judgment day. Now, it's more about big disasters, like nuclear war or climate change. Movies and TV shows often play on these fears, like the Netflix film "A House of Dynamite, " which shows a missile heading towards Chicago, giving the president just 18 minutes t...