Polygenic prediction models are becoming a big deal in the medical world. What's the fuss about? Well, these models use lots of genes to predict a person's risk for certain diseases. For example, if you're worried about heart disease, a doctor can now look at many genes in your body and say, "Hey, y
Imagine traveling through India's airports without papers—only your smile as your ticket. That's the future SITA, a global IT provider, and India's Airports Authority are creating. They've partnered to implement seamless travel through facial recognition. They're called DigiYatra airports. You just
Flotation, a key method in mineral and metal production, handles a massive portion of the world's ore each year. But challenges like declining ore quality are making things tougher. This means more energy, water, and chemicals are needed, which isn't good for the environment. Polymers, both natural
Imagine a world where diagnosing depression is as simple as a single blood test. Well, scientists have made a big step towards that reality with a little invention: a 3D-printed sensor. This tiny device, made with materials like carbon black and gold nanoparticles, can detect something called Apolip
Ever since Apple launched its M4 MacBook Pro, people have been buzzing about the device's sleek design and impressive display features. But here's a surprise: Apple quietly updated the display technology of these new models. Now, rumors are swirling that the upcoming Pro Display XDR will get the sam
Scientists have crafted a remarkable dual-carbon network infused with nickel nanoparticles to encapsulate paraffin wax. This innovative design, called CH@Ni-CNTs, features carbon nanotubes zipping through carbon honeycombs. The purpose? To enhance light capture and convert that energy into heat more
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, is pushing back against a recent Washington Post article. The article suggested that the company is struggling, even though Trump recently won the election. Most of TMTG's 650, 000 shareholders are small investors who believed in
Big countries face a tricky balance: they need to grow and produce more, but they also need to keep their environment clean. A recent study looked at how industrial production, green energy, new tech, energy efficiency, and city growth affect carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the top ten industriali
Meet Michael Miller, the CEO of Genesee & Wyoming, the biggest shortline railroad operator. He's got a wake-up call for the industry. "It's time to get moving, " he said at a recent conference. With 125 years under their belt, these railroads can't rely on old tricks to stay profitable. They must bl
Imagine having a tiny, flexible sensor that can track crucial health signs directly from your sweat. This is what researchers have been working on with wearable sweat sensors. But making these sensors sensitive and long-lasting has been a real challenge. Here, we introduce a clever method called wet
