Microsoft released a new 13-inch Surface Laptop. It's not quite as good as last year's 13. 8-inch model, but it's also not a good replacement for the cheaper Surface Laptop Go. It's a bit cheaper than last year's models, but only because Microsoft removed some lower-priced options. This laptop is o
People are talking about brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) a lot lately. These gadgets let users control devices just by thinking about it. For some, this sounds like a dream come true. For others, it's a bit of a nightmare. A closer look at public opinions over the last decade shows a mix of excite
AI has come a long way in healthcare. It started small in the 1960s with basic rule-based systems. Now, it's all about big data and smart algorithms. Early AI was just helping doctors make decisions. Today, it's doing much more. It's like having a super-smart assistant that never gets tired. There
Light is all around us, and scientists are always finding new ways to study it. Recently, they've made a big step forward with tiny lenses that can do what big, bulky machines used to do. These tiny lenses, called metalens arrays, can now look at light in a way that tells us a lot about its properti
The Moon got a new mark on June 11, 2025. This wasn't a natural feature, but a dark smudge left by a spacecraft crash. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) snapped pictures of the aftermath. This wasn't just any spacecraft, but the RESILIENCE lander, part of a Japanese mission aiming to establish
The world of material science is always looking for new ways to create surfaces that repel liquids and resist biofouling. One exciting development is the creation of slippery surfaces with liquid-like polymer brushes. These surfaces are unique because they can repel all kinds of liquids and resist t
In the world of science and policy, there is a growing need to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers. This has given rise to a new role: the knowledge broker. These brokers act as intermediaries, helping to translate complex research findings into actionable policies. Understanding how
The world of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is making waves. These tools have the power to bring back speech for people who have lost it due to neurological issues or injuries. BCIs can turn brain signals into text. But text alone can't capture the full richness of human speech. It misses out on t
The Social Security trust fund is in trouble. In just eight years, it will run out of money. This means that over 60 million retirees and their families could see their benefits drop by 23%. This is not new news, but the deadline has moved up. Last year, experts thought there was more time. What cha
Apple has rolled out significant enhancements for standard CarPlay, bringing it closer to the advanced features seen in CarPlay Ultra. This update is part of the iOS 26 release, announced at the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference. The focus is on making the driving experience more seamless and les
