How I overcame the trauma of being bullied as a child
I dedicate this commentary to my lifelong friend and comrade, Lawrence (Larry) J. Magid, who has been there for himself and who has always been there for me.“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me.”
Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite review: Streaming made cheap and cheerful
The days of regularly scheduled TV programs are behind us. Top streaming devices have set a new standard that allows for kicking back and watching our favorite shows and movies. Tuning into Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, and loads more to
How to disable Samsung RAM Plus and fix your slow phone
Samsung brought the RAM Plus feature to Samsung devices to improve performance during One UI 4.1. RAM Plus enables multitasking by allocating part of the phone's internal storage as virtual memory. Having more (accessible) memory means running more apps in
Sierra Leone's upset win in Breeder's Cup Classic leaves year-end honors in question
Sierra Leone, after a season of disappointments, made good on his promise with a mild upset win in Saturday's $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic, leaving year-end honors up in the air.
STMicro’s low-power ST1VAFE3BX AI biosensor integrates biopotential signal monitoring and motion tracking
STMicroelectronics (STMicro) has announced the ST1VAFE3BX biosensor, a highly integrated chip that combines “cardio and neurological sensing with motion tracking and embedded AI functionalities,” and is targeted at healthcare and fitness wearables.The ST1VAFE3BX biosensor chip integrates biopotential inputs with an
Thousands in Washington Women's March voice support for Harris as election looms
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington D.C., on Saturday as part of the Women's March 2024, calling for abortion rights and voicing support for Kamala Harris three days before the election.
Harris rallies in Atlanta, Trump appears in N.C. as campaigns enter final sprint
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris appeared at an afternoon rally in Atlanta Saturday and Republican opponent Donald Trump began the day in North Carolina as their neck-and-neck race entered its final stretch.
As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?
Earlier this week, North Korea apparently completed a successful test of its most powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, lofting it nearly 4,800 miles into space before the projectile fell back to Earth. This solid-fueled, multi-stage missile, named the Hwasong-19, is a new
Thousands of hacked TP-Link routers used in years-long account takeover attacks
Hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government are using a botnet of thousands of routers, cameras, and other Internet-connected devices to perform highly evasive password spray attacks against users of Microsoft’s Azure cloud service, the company warned Thursday. The malicious
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 981
As the war enters its 981st day, these are the main developments.
Scientists Have Discovered a “Lost” Mayan Megacity, Complete With Hidden Pyramids
Tulane researchers uncovered over 6,500 Maya structures in Mexico using lidar, revealing a complex settlement landscape and challenging previous assumptions about the Maya civilization’s urban and rural distribution. Tulane University researchers have used laser-guided imaging to peer through dense jungle
New Genetic Discovery Uncovers Key Kidney Disease Risk for West Africans
NIH study highlights potential for earlier health interventions in individuals of West African ancestry. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease among individuals in Ghana and
Greenland Ice Sheet Holds Summer Meltwater: Surprising New Discovery Challenges Sea-Level Rise Predictions
A recent study reveals a surprising finding: a significant amount of meltwater is temporarily retained within the Greenland Ice Sheet during the summer months. A recent study published in Nature reveals an unexpected discovery: a significant volume of meltwater is
Ancient DNA Reveals Aurochs’ Wild Legacy in Modern Cattle
Researchers traced the genetic history of aurochs, revealing ancient migrations, distinct populations, and the impact of climate and domestication on cattle’s ancestors. Geneticists at Trinity College Dublin, along with an international research team, have unraveled the ancient history of aurochs—the