Imagine swapping your car's battery in just a few minutes instead of waiting hours for a recharge. That's what Ample is aiming for with its battery swapping tech, and now they've got some financial muscle from Mitsubishi. Ample has been testing this idea in San Francisco, Madrid, and Japan for three
Brendan Carr, chosen by President Trump for the Federal Communications Commission's top job, hit the ground running by vowing to fight “censorship” by tech giants. In just an hour after his appointment, Carr declared his priorities via social media. Instead of focusing on broadband internet and wire
You know how sometimes things just don't fit perfectly? Well, the same can happen with hip replacements. Doctors in a recent study looked into what makes hips go wonky after having a total hip replacement through the direct front path. They used specially designed stems for this operation. The study
Imagine a material that changes color when it comes into contact with water. Sounds like magic, right? It's actually the work of hydrochromic materials, which are hot topics in sensing and security. Perovskite materials are known for their water-induced color changes, but making this happen in perov
Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it
Ever thought about how we can make sure power grids work smoothly? Scientists are finding new ways to do that using smart tech. One problem is that the rotor angle—which shows how power generators work together—can go haywire. Traditional methods don't always catch this in time. That's where a cool
It’s been five years since Apple Arcade started, and it’s still going strong. Instead of fizzling out, the ad-free gaming service keeps adding new games every month. Some of them are even surprises, like a 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. In 2025, the service will get even bigger. Recently, Apple reve
Okay, let’s chat about what Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma had to say recently. He’s been defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who’s been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump. Kennedy is known for questioning vaccines, and Mullin thinks he’s really smart on
This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No
Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix
