Ever imagined wearing glasses that blend the real and digital worlds seamlessly? NVIDIA just took a big step in that direction by filing a patent for augmented reality (AR) glasses. These aren't your average sunglasses—they're designed to be lightweight and power-efficient while offering top-notch v
Do you wear a smartwatch or use a health app? If so, you might be one of the many people using tech to track your health. But does all this tech really help us? Dr. Dave Rabin, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, has a different take. He thinks we're missing the bigger picture. He says unprocessed tr
TikTok creators are in limbo, waiting for a Supreme Court decision. A law might force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese parent, ByteDance, leading to a U. S. ban. This could happen by January 19 if the court agrees with the U. S. government's national security concerns. But TikTok and its creators
Coral reefs, the underwater cities of the ocean, are facing a sneaky threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 millimeters in size, are becoming increasingly common in our seas. Scientists wanted to figure out how different amounts of these microplastics affect reef-building c
President Trump’s return isn’t until later this month, but it's already shaking up the Justice Department’s ongoing cases against the January 6th rioters. Over 1, 570 people have been arrested, making it the largest criminal probe in US history. However, the election results are making defendants de
Did you know that some plastics can soak up heavy metals like a sponge? Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) mulch is designed to replace conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch in farming. The goal? To cut down on plastic waste and microplastics in soil. But it turns out, these tiny plastic bits can al
Imagine what happens when you toss a disposable face mask into a landfill. Scientists have been looking into this, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in mask use. They found that these masks can break down over time, releasing tiny pieces called microplastics and harmful chemicals
You know how wheat bran is great for managing blood sugar levels? Well, it turns out that what happens to it during digestion can change its effectiveness. Scientists decided to see exactly how much the digestive process alters wheat bran's power to lower blood sugar. They looked at how well it bind
Have you heard about Streptococcus suis? It's a sneaky bug that's caused some serious problems in pigs, leading to major losses for the farming industry. Yet, its threat to humans was often overlooked, even after a big outbreak in Sichuan, China, that left people very sick. Scientists in Zhejiang P
Ever wondered who's calling the shots in the U. S. health insurance market? It's not a secret that a few big players have been gobbling up smaller companies. Take CVS Health, for instance. In 2018, they scooped up Aetna. That same year, Cigna bought Express Scripts. Fast forward to 2023, Kaiser Perm
