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Clear Aligners and 3D Printing: A Manufacturing Revolution in Orthodontics

March 18, 2026

The company behind one of the most popular clear aligner systems has quietly become the largest consumer of 3D printers worldwide. Instead of relying on traditional mold-making, this company is now shifting its entire production to direct 3D printing of plastic aligners. The move aims to cut costs,

finance

Seeking $700 million for AI-driven science bets

March 18, 2026

A fresh-faced VC team, all under forty when they launched last year, is now knocking on doors for cash again. Their goal? To pull together close to three-quarters of a billion dollars for investments where artificial intelligence meets hard science. None of the three partners will go on record, and

science

Better science starts with trusted research

March 18, 2026

Research papers sometimes give us conflicting answers about big questions like how Alzheimer’s disease starts in the brain. One paper suggests the APOE4 gene plays a key role, while another says it’s not a big factor at all. The problem isn’t that scientists disagree. The issue is that figuring out

weather

Why Storms Sometimes Paint the Sky Green

March 18, 2026

The greenish tint that occasionally colors the sky before a storm isn’t just a quirky weather trick—it’s a clue about what’s happening inside the clouds. When sunlight cuts through a storm, the way it bounces off hail and raindrops can shift the colors we see. If the storm is close to sunset, the li

lifestyle

Best spring bag deals that beat the Trader Joe’s tote rush

March 18, 2026

Spring’s unofficial bag of the season just got a fancy upgrade. Pastel totes are in everywhere, and the grocery store version from Trader Joe’s pops up online for thousands when sold out. But if waiting in lines or battling resellers isn’t your style, a polished alternative exists. Kate Spade Outlet

entertainment

Oscars lose viewers under Conan O'Brien's second hosting year

March 18, 2026

The Oscars faced a noticeable drop in viewers during Conan O'Brien's second year as host, with numbers falling compared to his debut. About 17. 9 million people watched the 98th Academy Awards on ABC or Hulu, marking a 9% decline from his first year. That first year, after the pandemic, saw a big su

health

Start Checking Your Cholesterol at 30

March 17, 2026

Doctors now say that people should begin monitoring heart‑health risks earlier than before. The new advice comes from a coalition of big medical groups that shared the rules in two major journals on March 13. The message is simple: if you’re over 30, get a blood test to see how much bad cholestero

entertainment

A New Space Adventure: How Fear Turned Into a Film Plan

March 17, 2026

The plan to turn Andy Weir’s book into a movie made the writer, Drew Goddard, feel uneasy. He was worried that the story would be too big and complex for a film, especially compared to the earlier adaptation of The Martian. Goddard feared he might disappoint Weir and that audiences would not enjo

science

A New Twist in a Brain Disorder Study

March 17, 2026

The research team began by looking at a girl who has an unusual form of MED12‑related intellectual disability, a condition that can cause learning challenges and sometimes movement problems. They focused on one specific gene change, called a splice variant, that might be responsible for her symptoms

technology

Oppo’s New Foldable: A Smart, Slim Phone That Stands Out

March 17, 2026

Oppo has released a fresh foldable that could catch the eye of tech lovers who prefer a sleek, powerful phone. The new model arrives only in Asian markets for now, but its design and specs suggest it can compete with the top foldables on the market. The company’s main focus is making the crease alm