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Smart Brains, Big Money: AI Meets Science in a New Way

October 21, 2025

A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek

health

Why Sleeping on Your Right Side Might Be Good for Your Brain

October 21, 2025

The brain has its own cleaning crew that works hard while we sleep. This crew, called the glymphatic system, clears out harmful waste from the brain. Scientists have found that how you sleep can make this cleaning process more effective. Sleeping on your right side seems to be the best position for

science

Science Under Siege: The Fight for Facts in Medicine

October 21, 2025

The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decision

education

Defending the Rights of Students with Disabilities

October 21, 2025

The recent decision to let go of experienced staff at the U. S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) has sparked concern. This office is crucial for supporting students with disabilities. It includes two key agencies: the Office of Special Educati

crime

Keeping Schools Safe: Students Face Consequences for Online Threat

October 21, 2025

In Tuscola County, Michigan, authorities are taking a serious stand against a recent threat made by students. The Kingston Community Schools district will see more police around campus as a result. This comes after the FBI noticed a concerning message shared on social media. The students involved h

crypto

When the Cloud Coughs, Crypto Sneezes

October 21, 2025

The internet had a rough morning, and crypto was caught in the crossfire. A hiccup in Amazon Web Services (AWS) sent ripples across the web, taking down major crypto platforms and blockchains. Coinbase, Robinhood, and even some Ethereum layer-2 networks felt the pinch when AWS's DynamoDB service stu

technology

When the Internet Stops: How One Glitch Caused Chaos

October 21, 2025

Imagine waking up to a world where your favorite apps and services are suddenly gone. That's what happened early Monday morning when Amazon Web Services (AWS) had a major outage. AWS supports millions of websites, so when more than 100 of its services went down, it caused a ripple effect across the

celebrities

Denise Richards' Ex-Husband Faces Serious Charges

October 20, 2025

Aaron Phypers, the estranged husband of actress Denise Richards, found himself in hot water after being arrested outside a courtroom. The charges? Two counts of felony spousal injury and two counts of intimidating a witness, all of which come with a hefty $200, 000 bail. The drama unfolded during a

technology

A Power Bank That's Small but Mighty

October 20, 2025

In the world of portable chargers, the Iniu P55-E2 is making waves. It's not the smallest or lightest out there, but it packs a punch with its 10, 000mAh battery. Right now, you can grab this power bank for a steal at just $13. 74 on Amazon, thanks to a 45 percent discount. The P55-E2 is slim and s

entertainment

Disney+ Sees Sudden Drop in Subscribers After Jimmy Kimmel Drama

October 20, 2025

Disney+ and Hulu saw a big jump in people canceling their subscriptions last month. This happened right after Jimmy Kimmel was briefly suspended from his show on ABC. A company that tracks subscriptions, Antenna, shared the data. They found that Disney+ cancellations doubled from 4% to 8% in Septemb