A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
Janet, a 76-year-old woman, finally achieved her lifelong dream of getting married. She shared her journey, highlighting the importance of never giving up on love, no matter your age. After retiring in 2016, Janet had more time to focus on her personal goals. She realized that finding a life partne
In June 2023, a tragic shooting occurred in a quiet neighborhood. Ajike "AJ" Owens, a mother of four, was killed by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. Before the shooting, Lorincz had repeatedly called the police to complain about local kids playing in the area. Director Geeta Gandbhir's documentary, "The
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
A former deputy, Sean Grayson, is about to face a jury for a serious charge: murder. This all started on July 6, 2024, when Grayson shot and killed Sonya Massey in her own home. The trial is moving to Peoria, Illinois, to avoid too much media attention. There's a video from a body camera that shows
In a turn of events, the trial of ex-Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson has been pushed back yet again. This time, the court decided it won't happen until next year. The initial delay was in March, and the trial was supposed to start in November. But now, it's clear that won't happen. Th
In Northern Uganda, a new way to fight malaria is being discussed. Scientists have created mosquitoes with a special gene that can spread through populations. This is called gene drive. The goal is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that spread malaria. But how do people in Northern Uganda feel abo
ChatGPT has become a hot topic in medical education, especially for teaching clinical reasoning skills. One way to test this is through Script Concordance Tests (SCTs), which check how well someone can make decisions when things are uncertain. Recently, four versions of ChatGPT—3. 5, 4, 4o, and 5—we
In a Manhattan courtroom, a puzzle is unfolding. Two brothers, both MIT graduates, are at the center of a heated debate. Are they clever tech geniuses or crafty criminals? The jury is trying to figure that out. Anton and James Peraire-Bueno grew up loving board games and video games. They used thei
