The company behind one of the most popular clear aligner systems has quietly become the largest consumer of 3D printers worldwide. Instead of relying on traditional mold-making, this company is now shifting its entire production to direct 3D printing of plastic aligners. The move aims to cut costs,
After menopause, many women notice changes in their body that go beyond hot flashes. Research on mice shows these changes could link to a hormone-like substance called asprosin. After removing ovaries to mimic menopause in mice, scientists found that asprosin levels jumped higher in blood and fat ti
A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and
Research papers sometimes give us conflicting answers about big questions like how Alzheimer’s disease starts in the brain. One paper suggests the APOE4 gene plays a key role, while another says it’s not a big factor at all. The problem isn’t that scientists disagree. The issue is that figuring out
People often wonder how photographers capture stunning images of nature’s hidden moments. One of the most impressive examples is a time-lapse showing a chicken embryo growing inside an egg. The person behind this eye-opening footage is a photographer who has turned tiny, fast-moving creatures into s
The greenish tint that occasionally colors the sky before a storm isn’t just a quirky weather trick—it’s a clue about what’s happening inside the clouds. When sunlight cuts through a storm, the way it bounces off hail and raindrops can shift the colors we see. If the storm is close to sunset, the li
Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f
The massive blizzard that shut down much of northern Michigan has finally moved on, but it left behind a mess that won’t vanish overnight. Places like Marquette and Negaunee just set new snow records in 48 hours, burying roads under heavy drifts. The Upper Peninsula and areas from Traverse City to t
A loud explosion-like noise startled people in Cleveland and nearby states one evening. Many wondered if it was an accident or something else. Reports came in from as far as New York and Pennsylvania, describing windows rattling and walls shaking. Some residents thought an explosion had gone off nea
Spring’s unofficial bag of the season just got a fancy upgrade. Pastel totes are in everywhere, and the grocery store version from Trader Joe’s pops up online for thousands when sold out. But if waiting in lines or battling resellers isn’t your style, a polished alternative exists. Kate Spade Outlet
