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Making Faces Match Voices: How AI Learns to Show Feelings

July 2, 2026

Most animated faces online look flat because they don’t react to what’s being said. They smile at the wrong time or stay blank when the speaker is upset. Scientists have tried to fix this for years, but the results often feel robotic. A new system called Speech2Face tries a different path. Instead o

health

Smart Medicines, Simple Choices: How Turkey Tackles Antibiotic Use

July 2, 2026

In Turkey, antibiotics are often seen not just as medicine but as proof the doctor cares. Even during COVID-19—when antibiotics do nothing against viruses—people kept asking for them. This habit made worries about superbugs even bigger, since too many antibiotics weaken their power over time. The go

technology

A New Science Hub Takes Shape in Boston’s Research District

July 2, 2026

Boston is getting a cutting-edge addition to its research landscape with the One Milestone Life Science Campus, a massive project blending lab space, offices, and sustainability features. Scheduled for completion in 2026, the campus will stretch across two towers—one 7 stories tall and the other 9—w

politics

Trump's crypto profits soar while investors take the hit

July 2, 2026

Last year, Trump's crypto ventures brought in nearly $1. 2 billion, according to a federal report. That's a huge jump compared to long-built real estate profits. Meanwhile, investors in these crypto projects faced heavy losses. It's a classic move: locking in big wins while others lose. On the poli

health

Obesity and heart health: What’s really changing?

July 2, 2026

For decades, obesity was linked to higher risks of heart problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. But new research suggests that in recent years, people over 40 with obesity have managed these risks almost as well as those with normal weight. The study tracked over a million adults across

science

Pigs, Ponds and Hidden Antibiotic Threats

July 1, 2026

Scientists followed the journey of pig waste in a Brazilian farm’s treatment ponds. They used advanced DNA sequencing to track bacteria, antibiotic‑resistance genes (ARGs), mobile gene pieces (MGEs), and metabolic activities over several months. Samples came from the first pond, where raw waste ente

lifestyle

Burger Boys gets a fresh start in a bigger Knoxville space

July 1, 2026

Burger Boys is making a comeback in Knoxville this summer, nearly a year and a half after its original drive-thru location shut down for road construction. Owner Andre Bryant picked a former Wendy's at 3000 Broadway as the new home, choosing a spot that’s ten times larger than the old place. The sma

weather

Powerful winds leave South Dakota town struggling to recover

July 1, 2026

A powerful storm system tore through central and eastern South Dakota early Monday, leaving a small town called Highmore facing major destruction. Wind speeds reached up to 131 mph, flattening grain silos, snapping wind turbines in half, and flipping vehicles. The National Weather Service confirmed

lifestyle

Hope grows in small moments, not big plans

July 1, 2026

Turning fifty often feels like a line in the sand, a moment to take stock of everything left to do. But one person chose a different path. Instead of chasing grand dreams or dramatic changes, she focused on tiny steps that add up over time. She built a program called Wild Hope, a month-long experime

technology

Better lights with blue-white glow: How scientists tweaked one element to get two colors

June 30, 2026

A team of material researchers wanted to fix a common LED lighting problem. Traditional white LED bulbs often depend on several layers of coatings to produce the right color mix. This complicates manufacturing and can waste energy. The scientists aimed to simplify this using a single material that c