Looking back over the past decade, something interesting has emerged among our seniors. Folks in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s are paying more attention to their mental well-being than ever before. This trend isn't just about one group, either. Seniors from all walks of life are taking a proactive ap
Ideal Power Inc. , a company dedicated to revolutionizing power switches, has shared its Q3 2024 achievements. Their star product, the B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is catching the eye of big players in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company has been busy collaborati
Earl Albert from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been through a tough time. He's the man who spent years growing the 74-foot tall Norway spruce that's this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Sadly, he recently had a stroke and is in the hospital. His family says he might not see his belo
Did you know that our brains are super good at picking up on patterns in colors around us? Even when we're not really paying attention! Scientists wanted to see if learning these color patterns affects how quickly we spot something out of the ordinary. They did experiments where people had to find a
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the tech world, opening up software development to people from all backgrounds. Thomas Davenport from Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, argue in their book All Hands on Tech that AI is democratizing tech skills. With low-code and no-
More and more kids in the Netherlands are struggling with their weight. Experts say it's because of unhealthy habits and where they live. Schools have tried teaching kids about healthy food and creating green spaces, like vegetable gardens. Both have worked well, but no one's looked into doing both
Have you ever wondered why sitting for long periods might be bad for your heart? Accelerometers, small devices that track movement, are shedding new light on this question. These gadgets reveal that sedentary behavior—spending too much time sitting—could directly increase the risk of future cardiova
Boston is on a mission to improve youth sports, and it's not doing it alone. Tyrik Wilson, the city's Youth Sports Initiative Manager, knows that change happens when you work with existing programs that are already making a difference. That's where Michael Carter-Williams comes in. This NBA vet, who
Autumn brings cooler temperatures and a lot of fun things to do. But did you know that these activities can be even better with a little marijuana? Let's dive into some awesome fall activities that you can enjoy while high. First off, why not have a movie marathon? As the days get shorter, it's the
Scientists discovered that CrAlSiN coatings with different nitrogen levels reacted differently when exposed to high temperatures. They found that coatings with about 42 to 45 atoms of nitrogen per 100 atoms had a mix of tiny crystals and a glassy-like structure. As nitrogen levels went past 52 atoms
