Technology is supposed to make life easier, but for people with low vision, it can be a costly hurdle. Bradley, who has been using assistive tech for years, knows this well. He relies on a screen reader called Jaws to navigate his computer. It reads out text and helps him use apps, but it doesn't co
This week, a bunch of famous faces are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of old and new stars to talk about. Let's start with some of the older crowd. On December 14th, we have Abbe Lane, who's turning 94. She's a singer and actor who's bee
A recent report revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had a special setup installed in his Pentagon office. This setup allowed him to use his personal cell phone inside a secure area, which is usually not allowed. The report comes from an investigation into Hegseth's use of the Signal app. H
Bone might seem solid, but it's full of tiny spaces. These spaces, called lacunae, house bone cells called osteocytes. Blood vessels also weave through bone, creating a complex network. Scientists wanted to understand how these blood vessels and lacunae are arranged together. They studied mouse bon
Technology is changing how we talk to each other. A group of professors and students from Quinnipiac University created software that lets people control devices with their faces. This is a big deal for people who can't move much. The idea started when Chetan Jaiswal, a computer science professor,
Samsung is gearing up to release One UI 8. 5, and the leaks are pouring in. This update is set to bring a host of new features and improvements to Samsung devices. The design stays familiar, but there are some notable tweaks inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass redesign. Plus, the Fold series will get t
A Cleveland company and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) just got a big $2. 5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. This money will help them use AI to make medical research faster and more detailed. The team, led by CWRU professor Susann Brady-Kalnay and BioInVision Inc. , wa
Scientists have been exploring the inner workings of mouse brains, focusing on the visual cortex. These mice lack a specific gene, Fmr1, which is associated with fragile X syndrome in humans. When researchers placed slices of these mouse brains in a special solution, they observed something unusual.
Scientists have been working hard to create artificial gametes, or reproductive cells, from stem cells. This could be a big deal for reproductive medicine. Recently, a team looked into how to turn mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMMSCs) into late-stage germ-like cells (GLCs). They wanted
Black Friday is here, and it's a great time to snag an iPad at a bargain price. Whether you're looking for a powerful tablet for work or a fun device for entertainment, there are plenty of options to choose from. The iPad mini 7 is a standout deal, now priced at $399. This compact tablet is perfect
