Scientists have found a new way to make fabrics repel liquids without using harmful chemicals. This new method is inspired by the tiny springtail insect. The springtail has a special skin structure that helps it stay dry. Researchers copied this structure to create a coating that can be applied to f
Finding people from sketches is tough. Sketches often lack details. This makes it hard to match them with real photos. But now, there's a new way to do this. It uses special math and computer tricks. First, the method looks at sketches and photos. It finds important points on faces. These points he
The world of Saturday Night Live, often seen as a dream job for comedians, has its share of hidden challenges. Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner, both former cast members, recently shared their experiences on Nwodim's podcast, Thanks Dad. They talked about the intense environment of SNL, which can be tou
In the run-up to UFC 321, the heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane had everyone talking. Aspinall, hailing from Manchester, tipped the scales at 255 pounds, outmuscling his French opponent, Gane, who came in at 247. 5 pounds. The crowd was clearly on Aspinall's side, chanting
Grimes has always been a trendsetter in the world of body art. Her latest addition? A new face tattoo that even her parents missed at first glance. This isn't her first rodeo when it comes to tattoos. She already has a striking red, alien-inspired piece covering her entire right leg, done by the tal
Tinder is taking a big step to make sure people are who they say they are. Soon, new users in the U. S. will have to prove their identity with a quick video selfie. This feature, called Face Check, makes sure the person in the video matches the profile picture. If they pass, they get a special badge
A new company is making waves in the world of blindness treatment. They're using a tiny implant to help people see again. The implant, called PRIMA, is about the size of a pinhead. It's placed under the retina, the part of the eye that processes light. The implant works with a special pair of glasse
Facebook is rolling out a new feature that lets its AI suggest edits for photos on your phone that you haven't shared yet. This is happening in the U. S. and Canada. Users can choose to let Facebook's AI analyze their camera roll and suggest edits. These suggestions can be for collages, recaps, AI r
Topology and physics have joined forces in the past ten years. They have uncovered many new things. One big discovery is topological insulators. These are materials that let electricity flow freely on their edges but not inside. This happens because of how the material is built at a tiny level. Ano
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are making waves, but they're not perfect. The current tech, which relies on EEGs, is a bit of a mystery. It's like having a puzzle with missing pieces. You see the big picture, but you're not sure how it all fits together. The main issue? EEGs pick up brain signals
