Wildfires are raging near Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate. The smoke from these fires is a mix of harmful pollutants. Even a short exposure can affect your health, especially if you're young, old, pregnant, or have breathing or heart issues. On Wednesday, Los Angeles air was labeled "haza
You might think changing your foot strike while running is just about finding what feels right. But it turns out, it can also affect how much load your body takes. A study dove into this topic, observing how switching to a different foot strike impacts the load your body feels. Researchers had 27 yo
Farmers rely heavily on weather and soil moisture to decide when to water their crops. A group in Spain hit a snag while setting up a vineyard. They needed a budget-friendly way to monitor soil and air conditions. Commercial options were either too pricey or didn't fit their needs. So, they rolled u
Did you know that by 2050, around 50 million people worldwide could be affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias? That's a huge number, and it's important to catch these conditions early. One way scientists are trying to do this is by looking at how well people drive. You see, before pe
Have you ever wondered how vital X-rays, or radiographs, are in root canal treatments? This study took a peek at dental students' use of X-rays during root canal procedures. They looked at two types of X-rays: working length (WL) and master cone (MC) radiographs. These X-rays help dentists see the r
Imagine this: you're scrolling through your iPhone notifications, and suddenly, you see a headline that makes you do a double-take. "Luke Littler Wins Darts Championship! " it says, but the final hasn't even happened yet. This isn't some sci-fi story—it's what happened last week when Apple's new AI
Tesla is under federal investigation for the Actually Smart Summon (A. S. S. ) feature of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This technology allows Tesla owners to command their vehicles to move from one location to another using the Tesla app. The federal agency, the National Highway Transportat
Imagine this: A thief in Los Angeles tries to make a quick getaway after robbing a grocery store. Instead of a regular car, he jumps into a driverless Waymo taxi. He thought he was clever, but he didn't count on the car's smarts. These self-driving cars are designed to detect police sirens and light
Ever had trouble keeping your devices charged while traveling? Satechi's new OntheGo collection is here to fix that. Launched at this year's Pepcom event, these chargers are designed with travelers in mind. They offer both wireless and wired charging, making it easy to stay powered up no matter wher
In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
