Former PayPal COO David Sacks has been tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to oversee crypto and AI policies. Trump announced the appointment on his social media platform, Truth Social. Sacks, known for his roles at PayPal and Yammer, is a member of the "PayPal Mafia" and has backed notable start
Picture this: cleaning up oil wastewater in a simpler way. Typically, you'd use two methods - adsorption and flotation. But scientists in Brazil decided to combine these into one. They created a special material called biochar and tested it on real oil wastewater from local wells. This new method pr
Earth's atmosphere is heating up, and methane (CH₄) is a big reason why. This potent greenhouse gas is responsible for about one-fifth of the global temperature increase since the preindustrial era, trailing only behind carbon dioxide (CO₂). Over the last five decades, human-caused methane emissions
Families in New York City applying for public high schools have a little more time to make their choices. The original deadline of Wednesday has been pushed back to Monday due to a technical issue with the online application system. A small group of students, affected by problems with the MySchools
The final seat in the 2024 elections has been called, with Democrat Adam Gray winning in California's 13th District. This leaves Republicans with a narrow 220-215 majority in the House. With President-elect Trump's agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson can only afford to lose two votes if Democra
A stormy Thursday in Southeast Michigan has caused quite a commotion. With high winds, flying snow, and power outages wreaking havoc, at least 94 schools have decided to close or delay their opening for December 5, 2024. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a significant disruption to the dai
Ever wondered what a HomePod with a screen might look like? Well, it might not arrive until the third quarter of 2025, according to an Apple supply chain analyst named Ming-Chi Kuo. Previously, the release was rumored for March 2025. This new smart display is expected to have a screen size of about
Managing Type 2 diabetes used to be all about the numbers—keeping those blood sugar levels in check. But doctors are now saying it's time to look broader. It's about your overall health, your mind as much as your body, your daily habits, and even where you live. There's a new digital tool called the
You might still be enjoying your iPhone 16, but the tech world is already buzzing with rumors about the iPhone 17. One thing’s for sure, the Pro models might get a Sweet display upgrade! A well-known leaker has tweeted about a new display tech called Low-Dielectric TEE. This stuff could make your ba
Imagine turning something as harmful as carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) into useful chemicals. That's what CO 2 electroreduction is all about! This process isn't just good for the environment; it can also make some valuable products. Scientists have been working hard to make this process better by desig
