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Water-Sensitive Color-Changing Composites

November 18, 2024

Imagine a material that changes color when it comes into contact with water. Sounds like magic, right? It's actually the work of hydrochromic materials, which are hot topics in sensing and security. Perovskite materials are known for their water-induced color changes, but making this happen in perov

lifestyle

Happiness Guru Arthur Brooks: A Personal Journey

November 18, 2024

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, has made a name for himself by studying happiness. But his journey didn't start with a desire to help others. It began with a personal quest to understand his own unhappiness. He compared happiness to astronomy, thinking he could study it

technology

Smartening Up Microgrids: How RFID and AI Team Up to Spot Trouble Faster

November 18, 2024

Ever thought about how we can make sure power grids work smoothly? Scientists are finding new ways to do that using smart tech. One problem is that the rotor angle—which shows how power generators work together—can go haywire. Traditional methods don't always catch this in time. That's where a cool

technology

Apple Arcade's New Tricks: Hands-On with Four Upcoming Games

November 17, 2024

It’s been five years since Apple Arcade started, and it’s still going strong. Instead of fizzling out, the ad-free gaming service keeps adding new games every month. Some of them are even surprises, like a 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV. In 2025, the service will get even bigger. Recently, Apple reve

politics

Senator Mullin Stands By RFK Jr. , Questions Vaccine Link to Autism

November 17, 2024

Okay, let’s chat about what Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma had to say recently. He’s been defending Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who’s been chosen to lead the Department of Health and Human Services by Donald Trump. Kennedy is known for questioning vaccines, and Mullin thinks he’s really smart on

business

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

November 17, 2024

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

politics

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

November 17, 2024

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

technology

MacBook Pro M4's Secret Screen Upgrade

November 17, 2024

You might think the new MacBook Pro M4 is all about its powerful M4 processor and fancy nano-texture display. But hold on, there's a hidden gem you might not know about. Display analyst Ross Young has spilled the beans: Apple has brought quantum dots to the party for the first time. This tiny change

environment

Turning the Tide: New Ways to Tackle Aviation's Climate Impact

November 16, 2024

Airplanes have a big job ahead of them: cutting down on their climate change effects. But it's tricky because we don't know much about what the best ways to do that are. We're not sure how well low-emission fuels will work on a large scale, or how to deal with things like contrails that also affect

technology

Exploring the Power of Large Language Models in Software Development

November 16, 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly popular. They're being used not just as smart tools, but also as parts of bigger software systems. These systems, called LLM-integrated applications, use LLMs to do tasks that would otherwise be tough or need a lot of coding. As this field grows