A recent study sheds light on a condition that can lead to vision loss in certain individuals. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) happens when the fluid around the brain builds up pressure without a clear cause. This condition can be serious, as it might result in blindness if not treated pr
In New York and New Jersey, people are already voting for their next leaders. This isn't just any election; it's a big deal because it might show what kind of candidates Democrats should pick to stand up to Donald Trump's ideas. In New York City, voters have three main choices: Zohran Mamdani, Curt
In the world of technology, visual-language models (VLMs) are getting really good at understanding both pictures and words. But when these models are used in a federated setting, where different users contribute data, two big problems come up. First, the data from each user is not the same, which ca
People in the U. S. have different worries and opinions based on who they are and what they believe. Many are stressed about paying for their homes and daily needs. Around 38% of Americans are anxious about this, but Democrats and independents worry more than Republicans. Hispanic and Black American
Samsung has entered the mixed reality headset game with the Galaxy XR, a device that aims to outshine Apple's Vision Pro in several ways. The Galaxy XR is priced at $1, 800, which is significantly lower than the Vision Pro's cost. It runs on Google's new Android XR platform, which is designed to be
A recent study has shown that a new retinal implant can help people with a common form of blindness see again. The implant was tested on 32 patients with geographic atrophy, a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that destroys cells in the center of the retina. This condition affects more
A groundbreaking study has shown that people with a type of blindness called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can now see again, thanks to a tiny eye implant and smart glasses. This isn't a full cure, but it's a big step forward. The implant is super small, just 2-by-2 millimeters, and it's ma
Tech is getting smarter at spotting things in new places. Imagine you teach a computer to recognize cars using pictures from one city. Now, you want it to work in a different city with different lighting and roads. This is tricky because the computer might not recognize cars as well in the new place
People are planning to gather in Washington D. C. and across the U. S. for "No Kings" rallies to voice their concerns about the direction of the country under President Donald Trump. This is the third major protest since Trump's return to the White House, and it's expected to be the biggest yet. The
This weekend, there's a mix of thrillers, comedies, and crime dramas hitting screens. For those who love a good mystery, there are three new shows based on real-life crimes. If you need a laugh, Maya Rudolph's comedy is back for another season. And if you're into politics, a serious drama is returni
