These days, kitchens are getting smarter with appliances that connect to Wi-Fi, update themselves, and respond to voice commands. There are refrigerators that track your food and ovens you can preheat from your phone. Even coffee makers can be scheduled to brew at just the right time. But not all th
Virtual reality (VR) is making big waves in the world of brain training. With the rise of affordable VR technology and easy-to-use software, scientists are finding new ways to use VR for neurofeedback training. Neurofeedback, or NF, is a method that helps people learn to control their brain signals.
Ever wondered how researchers keep up with the complex world of oral cancer? This disease requires the expertise of many fields, like oncology, dentistry, and molecular biology. That's where bibliometrics comes in, helping scientists navigate the sea of academic papers on the topic. Let's dive into
You might have heard that some iPhones suddenly reboot on their own. It turns out, this isn't a glitch, but a new security feature Apple has added to iOS 18. The feature, called "inactivity reboot, " makes your iPhone restart if you haven't unlocked it in 72 hours. This is a clever move by Apple to
Imagine this: You're on a plane, and instead of watching the same old in-flight movies, you can play your favorite songs or watch your own videos right from your iPod. That's what happened on November 14, 2006, when Apple announced a big change in air travel. They teamed up with six airlines to let
When COVID-19 hit, digital contact tracing apps became a hot topic. These apps aim to help health authorities track virus spread quickly and efficiently. But with great power comes great concern, especially about privacy. People are rightfully worried about how their data will be used. A recent surv
Ever wondered how different teeth straightening methods impact your jaw joints? Clear aligners, or CAs, have become super popular in the last few decades. But, there's not much solid evidence on how they affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is like the hinge that connects your jaw to your
In a move that's raising eyebrows, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and presidential hopeful, to lead the nation's intelligence community. Gabbard, who recently joined the Republican Party, is known for her military service and strong opinions,
Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for
Everyone's talking about how AI can help in medicine, and this study takes a look at whether big language models like ChatGPT and Bard/Gemini are ready to help with prostate cancer detection. Specifically, they checked if these AI models could classify prostate multiparametric MRI text reports into
