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big tech power

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

weather

What Happens When the Pacific Ocean Changes Its Mood?

March 18, 2026

The Pacific Ocean is like a giant bathtub that never stops moving. Right now, it’s cooling down after a long phase called La Niña. Scientists say this phase is ending, and the ocean might warm up again soon. That warming phase is called El Niño, and it could show up as early as summer. El Niño and

finance

What’s Behind AMC’s Stock Movement Tuesday?

March 18, 2026

The stock market often sees strange swings in certain companies. AMC Entertainment’s shares are one example today. They’re up nearly 2% right now, but the story behind the numbers is more interesting than the headline. A big reason for the buzz is something called a shelf offering. This lets certai

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

entertainment

Upcoming Korean and Vietnamese films at Hong Kong's FilMart

March 18, 2026

FilMart in Hong Kong is buzzing with fresh Asian film projects, particularly from Korea and Vietnam. Among the highlights is Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip, a Korea-Japan collaboration. The drama follows two strangers in Japan—a tired office worker and a young Korean traveler—who bond over deliverin

politics

First‑Day Votes Show Early Voters Lead

March 17, 2026

The primary on Tuesday saw many people voting early, but the numbers on Election Day matched last year’s turnout. At a school in Evanston, an 18‑year‑old student tried voting for the first time. She said it felt normal because her parents had voted before. The student liked meeting candidat

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