After knee surgery, many young adults get braces to help their recovery. But here’s the catch: people often say they wear them more than they actually do. That’s because asking patients how long they use their braces depends on their memory—and memories can be tricky. For example, someone might thin
College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L
Space travel has many challenges, and laundry is one of the oddest. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can’t wash clothes the way we do on Earth. Water behaves differently in microgravity, and loose droplets could damage equipment. Instead, they bring limited clothes, sometimes wear
Science used to pride itself on clean, clear answers built from careful comparisons and strict controls. But one study on memory complaints across different groups shows how messy reality can be when we strip away too much context. Researchers matched participants on nearly every possible variable—a
France and Norway just announced they’ll talk about France protecting Norway with its nuclear weapons if needed. This new idea shows how European countries are trying to depend less on the U. S. for their safety. For years, Norway trusted NATO and America’s nuclear shield. Now, it’s looking closer
The latest Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads faster than teams can track it. Nearly 900 cases have appeared, and suspected deaths are above 220. Contacts of these patients—people who might have been exposed—number over 2, 000, yet only 7% have been reached so far. Delays come from weak local systems,
The Vietnamese leader, who also heads the Communist Party, is scheduled to arrive in Manila on May 31 and stay until June 1. During the two‑day visit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host him to talk about trade deals and ways to cooperate on maritime security. The Philippines h
Micron Technology’s shares jumped close to twenty percent, pushing the price above $900 for the first time in years. Analysts say this lift comes from a growing need for high‑bandwidth memory that powers artificial intelligence, turning the company’s future outlook into a bright spot for investors.
Marvell Technology Inc. is set to announce its first‑quarter earnings after the market close on May 27, sparking investor interest. Analysts predict a profit of 79 cents per share, up from last year’s 62 cents. Revenue is expected to reach $2. 41 billion, a jump from the $1. 9 billion reported
The U. S. government has recently signed a big deal with a tech firm that makes eye‑scan devices. The contract, worth about $25 million, is the biggest DHS has ever paid to that company. It shows how much money the department now has for technology. The plan is to buy more than 1, 500 iris scanners
