The world is going digital, and payments are no exception. QR code payments are becoming a big deal, and the numbers show it. In 2024, this market was worth $14. 7 billion. By 2030, it's expected to hit $38. 2 billion, growing at a rate of 17. 2% each year. So, what's driving this growth? Smartphon
Grasshoppers are more than just critters in the grass. They pack a punch of flavor, especially when it comes to umami, that savory taste we love in foods like soy sauce and cheese. Scientists have found four special peptides in grasshoppers that give off this umami vibe. These peptides are tiny bits
Vermont's winter sports season is heating up, and fans are getting a say in who gets the spotlight. From hockey to wrestling and basketball, athletes are making big moves and fans are voting for their favorites. This is the first time in the 2025-26 season that the public can vote for the top athlet
LA28 is making waves with its upcoming ticket draw. Starting January 14, fans can sign up for a chance to snag tickets for all Olympic sports. The best part? At least a million tickets will be priced at just $28. This isn't just a token gesture; it's a real effort to make the Games accessible. The
In the heart of the Nevada desert, a massive, highly secured area has been quietly working on some of the most critical scientific and security tasks for the U. S. for the past 75 years. This place, known as the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS), is not just about nuclear tests anymore. It's a h
The last 25 years have been a whirlwind of scientific progress. We've cracked the human genome, which is like having a massive instruction manual for building a person. This breakthrough has opened doors to new medical treatments and even the creation of synthetic life forms. CRISPR, a gene-editing
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
House Republicans are at a crossroads with their health care plans. Some moderates, like Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, are open to supporting the GOP's health care bill, but they have concerns. Fitzpatrick said he hasn't found anything objectionable yet, but he won't vote against it just to protest. Other
Apple and Google recently had to quickly fix some hidden security problems. These issues were already being used by hackers in real-world attacks. Both companies said these attacks were quite advanced. Apple sent out updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. They fixed two problems in their WebKit soft
In a shocking turn of events, four individuals were taken into custody last week in Lucerne Valley, a small desert town east of Los Angeles. They are accused of planning a series of bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be part of a splinter group called
