A study looked at 615 public school students in five crowded cities in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, all around age 12. Instead of just counting cavities, researchers checked how many teens had lost at least one permanent tooth. Only 1 in 20 showed tooth loss, but the patterns behind it tell a bigger
A new shoe by Nike, priced at $120, draws from immigrant footwear traditions while adding modern comfort. The T90 Mule, created with a lifestyle brand, mimics the simple design of chancleta sandals—popular among immigrant communities for decades. Unlike traditional sandals, this version includes a s
A deal between Qualcomm and ByteDance shows how U. S. chip companies are trying to break into the AI hardware space even when trade rules limit their reach. ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has agreed to buy millions of Qualcomm’s AI-focused chips designed for data centers. This isn’t just abou
Homes made with giant 3D printers aren’t just for futuristic movies anymore. One of the largest U. S. banks just decided to back them with real loans, signaling a shift in how Americans might buy houses in the future. Instead of traditional wood and drywall, these homes are constructed layer by laye
A new system called ART can build full 3‑D models of moving objects from only a handful of ordinary pictures. Unlike older methods that need slow calculations or work only on one type of object, ART treats the item as a set of stiff pieces that can rotate or slide. The technique uses a transfo
The animated series Rick and Morty returns for its ninth season on May 24, airing at 11 p. m. ET on Adult Swim. Unlike typical family shows, this series follows a chaotic routine where a genius but reckless scientist drags his anxious nephew through bizarre space adventures. The story begins when Ri
JB Smoove has struck a fresh multi‑year agreement with Fox Entertainment Studios that gives him the first chance to greenlight unscripted projects. In this arrangement, Smoove will act as an executive producer and creative partner for a variety of shows across different formats. His own production c
Two tech companies are getting attention from market watchers right now. One sells small business accounting tools while the other helps big companies track their software performance. Both just got thumbs up from analysts who think their shares will climb. The accounting software maker closed last
A new animated film about a young frog named Dudley is making waves before its official release in 2027. "Dudley and the Space Slugs" tells the story of an adolescent frog tired of his father’s rules. Arthur, the town mayor, keeps Dudley on a tight leash, which frustrates the young frog. His big bre
Recent research suggests that a single heart‑sweeping CT scan could replace several separate tests when doctors evaluate patients with leaking mitral valves. Instead of juggling echo, MRI and angiography, the CT scan can map the valve’s shape and detect any blockages in the heart’s arteries. T
