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It’s a new year, so I’ve decided to change how I name these roundup posts. I’m retiring the name “At least five interesting things”, which is cumbersome and felt a little repetitive. Instead I’ll just...
Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible...
A damaging cotton virus thought to be a recent invader has actually been hiding in U.S. fields for nearly two decades. New research shows cotton leafroll dwarf virus was present as early as 2006, quie...
A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a bod...
Earth’s oceans reached their highest heat levels on record in 2025, absorbing vast amounts of excess energy from the atmosphere. This steady buildup has accelerated since the 1990s and is now driving ...
A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...
The story of Harley-Davidson parallels that of the 20th century. Fans can check out historical and rare models at the builder's museum in Milwaukee.
An Apple insider has revealed some details about Gemini's role in Apple's upcoming Siri upgrade and AI features. The post New report sheds light on how Gemini fits into Apple’s Siri revamp appea...
A new leak hints that the Google Pixel 10a could launch at a lower price than its predecessor. The post The Pixel 10a might be light on upgrades, but easier on your wallet appeared first on Digital Tr...
Instagram has rolled out Your Algorithm, a new feature that lets users control the kind of content they see on Reels by adding or removing topics, giving people more say over what shows up in their fe...
Google Meet is rolling out a smart mobile feature that uses silent ultrasound signals to detect when you enter a conference room, automatically prompting your phone to join the right meeting in Compan...
The Windows 11 26H1 preview isn't a flashy update, but it plays a vital role by consolidating delayed features and preparing Windows for upcoming Arm hardware. The post Windows 11 26H1 pulls in featur...
In late November 2025, debt-related products distributed through the Zhejiang Financial Assets Exchange Center entered default. More than 15,000 onshore investors were affected, impacting approximatel...
Japan’s decision to restart nuclear reactors heralds a major shift in its approach to addressing multifaceted challenges. For an economy that recorded its first real GDP contraction in six quarters, t...
The contemporary art institution in Manhattan shuttered in 2024 to undergo a 60,000-square-foot expansion.
The Transit Museum honors a NYC icon, Ayoung Kim goes stargazing at MoMA PS1, a puppy persona performance, and more to plan your week in New York.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang issued a warning to the world’s workers in May 2025: “You’re not going to lose your job to an AI, you’re going to lose it to someone who uses AI.” I bet he’s right. The future ...
In 1999, during the last Burning Man of the last century, I returned to my camp on the edge of the playa after a long night out socializing to find a brand-new tent set up next to my dusty old one. Wh...
DNA doesn’t just sit still inside our cells — it folds, loops, and rearranges in ways that shape how genes behave. Researchers have now mapped this hidden architecture in unprecedented detail, showing...
A team of physicists has discovered a surprisingly simple way to build nuclear clocks using tiny amounts of rare thorium. By electroplating thorium onto steel, they achieved the same results as years ...